London Bridge, Southbank and Borough Market - Private Tour

 

Explore some of London’s most iconic buildings, markets, theatres, and fabulous views on this private walking tour along the south bank of the River Thames, through London Bridge, Southbank, and Borough Market. On your private tour, you will: -Enjoy the personal attention of your private guide. -Start your tour beside the river on the beautiful Bankside footpath. Enjoy incredible vistas of London's finest bridges, castles, and cathedrals. -See Blackfriars Railway Bridge with its red pillars – and learn how it was demolished during the war. -Walk through the Founder’s Arms, one of the most lovely pubs in London with incredible views across to St Paul’s. -Have a look at Bankside Beach – take off your shoes and socks if you fancy dipping your toes in the Thames! -Pass by the impressive Tate Modern art museum, and the iconic wobbly Millennium Bridge – made famous by the last Harry Potter book/movie! -Stop at Shakespeare’s Globe and the now-iconic mural of the Bard for a fantastic photo and to hear all about life in Elizabethan London. -See the Golden Hind pirate ship, and hear the tales of Sir Francis Drake, Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite sailor or circumnavigated the globe. -Visit Southwark Cathedral, where Shakespeare’s brother is buried, and the oldest Gothic church in London. -See HMS Belfast from the outside as you stroll along the river. -Explore Southwark's treasure trove of galleries, historic buildings, and pubs. Visit the Hay's Galleria, an impressive Grade II listed mixed-use building and desirable warehouse in London. -Dive into London's oldest food market. Decide what you'd like to indulge in and enjoy! -Learn about the area's strong connection with Shakespeare and Dickens, see the Globe theatre and the infamous Clink prison where Dickens parents were imprisoned for debt. -See the old prison walls, the haunting pauper’s burial grounds of the ‘Winchester Geese’ and London's last surviving coaching inn. -Visit Borough Market - where your tour ends - and learn the history of the historic market before enjoying its many fares. Begin at London Bridge, where the small trading town built by the Romans stood upon the River Thames. Hear the stories of how the Thames helped Britain take command of the oceans - from Sir Francis Drake and his journey on the Golden Hind to the HMS Belfast, the most significant surviving Royal Navy warship from the Second World War. For centuries, London has stood at the centre of the world’s commerce, adapting with the shifting tides of power and technology. A former dockland and industrial slum, and now an icon of successful regeneration, London Bridge is one of London’s most historic and storied districts. Move west along the river and into the time of Shakespeare, as you pass by one of the world's most famous theatres, known for the timeless words penned by arguably the greatest playwright of all time. A few blocks east and several centuries later, step into the world of Southwark, which was built on industrial, smoky origins. Grand Victorian wharves, granaries, and shipyards once spanned its shores, amassing the trade and treasures of Her Majesty's Empire. Now, the area has evolved into one of London's most adored and exciting districts. The neighbourhood has arguably the best vistas across the city, its finest walk, and London's most beloved food and fresh produce market.