Shakespeare’s London
Barbican Tube Stop
Guided by Rick Jones
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Weekly | 11.30 am | 1.30 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
N.B. this walk will not take place on the following dates:
23-08-2025“It all comes down to the guiding.”
“If this were a golf tournament every name on the Leader Board would be a London Walks guide. And one of those names, needless to say, would be Rick Jones.”
En route Rick tells the story of Shakespeare’s younger brother and boy actor, Edmond, his milkmaid Elizabeth Newcomen, his saddler John Bingham, his butcher Robert Harvard and his fellow actors John Heminge and Henry Condell who first published posthumously the plays.
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Ian Wilkinson –
Fascinating dive into the life of Shakespeare in London guided by the poetry reciting, lute playing Rick. Highly informative and interesting. A great way to learn about the great bard in this great city!
Jenny B –
Another excellent and enjoyable walk with Rick. He shared his knowledge generously and modestly always in an interesting and accessible way. The lute recital in St Giles Cripplegate Church was an absolute joy and the highlight of my weekend. Thank you.
Ruby –
I really loved this walk! Very happy that I spent my morning listening to Rick, such a sweet and informative person 🙂
steve welch –
Six of us joined Rick’s Shakespeare walk on a cold January day …..simply amazing, it’s a must. I was put off Shakespeare at school!! but Rick’s changed all that! His knowledge passion delivery is quite outstanding, and then in a warm church Rick plays the Lute intertwined with poetry and story telling. We’ve done a few walks in London and other cities but none in Rick’s league…. Thanks Rick
Chris Caldwell –
Rick’s Shakespeare walk was superb! He was entertaining & engaging. If you’re not fascinated by Shakespeare before the walk, you will be after!
The best tour guide I’ve ever experienced!
Nuala Attwood –
Memorable, unique and wonderful experience. Thank you so much Rick; an outstanding guide and highly recommended
Christoph Karner –
Rick played the lute beautifully. It goes without saying that the other parts of this Shakespeare walk were also extremely interesting and informative.
Jeff Murray & Vigdis Jacobsen –
Rick Jones’s Shakespeare tour was marvelous. He was a font of knowledge and engaged us right away. The lute performance was memorable (now we know how “Hey nonny nonny” should be sung in his plays!). Rick was especially good at putting the Bard in context with his contemporaries, and especially moving in reciting his most memorable lines. We highly recommend London Walks and his tour in particular!
Jill A. –
April 13 tour with Rick playing, reciting verse, and providing the historical backdrop was the perfect way to explore Shakespeare in London. Very memorable and one of my favorite London Walks tours.
Humberto Martins –
Amazing tour, Rick’s knowledge made me feel glad for choosing the Shakespeare walk tour. Highly recommended.