
Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough
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This walking tour explores the streets of Borough and Bankside, focusing on their historical reputation for scandal and literary connections. The route passes ancient markets, remains of a royal residence, and sites associated with the original and modern Globe Theatres. The two-mile journey starts at Borough Station and finishes near London Bridge.
📱 Smartphone tickets ⚡ Instant access to your tickets ⏳ Duration: 2h 👉 Experience available in English Dive into a whirlwind journey back in time on a walking tour that's anything but ordinary! Join us as we explore the scandalous streets of London, where Shakespeare rubbed shoulders with medieval misfits and Dickens found his inspiration. Uncover the secrets of Borough and Bankside, infamous for their unruly past and colorful characters like the ghostly pub landlady and the legendary Doorkins Magnificat. Wander through ancient markets, by the remnants of a royal residence, and stand where the original and modern Globe Theatres mark literary history. Starting at Borough Station and wrapping up near London Bridge after a thrilling two-mile adventure, this is your chance to experience the edgier side of history. Space is limited to just 15 lucky explorers, so don't miss out. Get your tickets for Booze, Brothels The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough! Highlights 🍺 Dive into London's bawdy past exploring boozy tales and historic brothels. 🎭 Stand where Shakespeare's words once echoed at the Globe Theatres. 👻 Encounter the ghostly tales and historic haunts of Borough and Bankside. What's included? ✔️ Walking Tour Guide Itinerary St George the Martyr Crossbones Graveyard Garden of Remembrance The Hop Exchange George Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret London Bridge Southwark Cathedral Borough Market Winchester Palace Clink Prison Museum Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Additional Information 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby. 🏋️♂️ This experience is suitable for individuals of all physical fitness levels. Why choose Fever? ✔️ Millions of users book every month. ✔️ The best prices and availability at all times. ✔️ Thousands of unique experiences. ✔️ Verified user reviews. ✔️ 24/7 customer service. Experience supplied by Historic London Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T Cs .
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Frequently asked questions
Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough takes place on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The event runs until Friday, 18 December 2026.
Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough is held at Borough in London (Wood Road).
Tickets for Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Fever.
Tickets for Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough can be booked via Fever using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough
Editorial Summary
This walking tour explores the streets of Borough and Bankside, focusing on their historical reputation for scandal and literary connections. The route passes ancient markets, remains of a royal residence, and sites associated with the original and modern Globe Theatres. The two-mile journey starts at Borough Station and finishes near London Bridge.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
📱 Smartphone tickets ⚡ Instant access to your tickets ⏳ Duration: 2h 👉 Experience available in English Dive into a whirlwind journey back in time on a walking tour that's anything but ordinary! Join us as we explore the scandalous streets of London, where Shakespeare rubbed shoulders with medieval misfits and Dickens found his inspiration. Uncover the secrets of Borough and Bankside, infamous for their unruly past and colorful characters like the ghostly pub landlady and the legendary Doorkins Magnificat. Wander through ancient markets, by the remnants of a royal residence, and stand where the original and modern Globe Theatres mark literary history. Starting at Borough Station and wrapping up near London Bridge after a thrilling two-mile adventure, this is your chance to experience the edgier side of history. Space is limited to just 15 lucky explorers, so don't miss out. Get your tickets for Booze, Brothels The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough! Highlights 🍺 Dive into London's bawdy past exploring boozy tales and historic brothels. 🎭 Stand where Shakespeare's words once echoed at the Globe Theatres. 👻 Encounter the ghostly tales and historic haunts of Borough and Bankside. What's included? ✔️ Walking Tour Guide Itinerary St George the Martyr Crossbones Graveyard Garden of Remembrance The Hop Exchange George Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret London Bridge Southwark Cathedral Borough Market Winchester Palace Clink Prison Museum Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Additional Information 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby. 🏋️♂️ This experience is suitable for individuals of all physical fitness levels. Why choose Fever? ✔️ Millions of users book every month. ✔️ The best prices and availability at all times. ✔️ Thousands of unique experiences. ✔️ Verified user reviews. ✔️ 24/7 customer service. Experience supplied by Historic London Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T Cs .
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough?
Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough takes place on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The event runs until Friday, 18 December 2026.
Where is Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough taking place?
Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough is held at Borough in London (Wood Road).
How much are tickets for Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough?
Tickets for Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Fever.
How do I get tickets for Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough?
Tickets for Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough can be booked via Fever using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£20
Date
Until Friday, 18 December 2026
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