Operating since 1982, this remarkable arts center hosts the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Barbican Theatre, Cinema and Art Gallery. The complex also includes a library, three restaurants, and a conservatory.
Barbican Centre
Entertainment •
London,
England
$341
Private Bespoke Walking Tour in London
I’ve walked the streets of London for over 20 years as a police officer and tour guide. I love helping people get the most from their visits to London and England and showing them secret and unusual places as well as the traditional popular sites. My police Sergeant role in Westminster since 2007 means you can rest assured you will be in safe hands, fully first aid and safety trained. I can share many stories of my time on the beat, including policing Royal Weddings, meeting Prime Ministers, sneaking a prince out of a nightclub and escorting Michael Jackson from a theatre. Walking Tours: Some of my ready-made tours include Smithfield Market (6:30am weekdays), City of London highlights , student insights to Oxford and Cambridge, Cotswolds rambles, city highlights in Bath, Canterbury, Hereford, Salisbury, Stratford upon Avon, Winchester and Windsor, Royal Westminster and On the Beat, patrolling Soho and Westminster.
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$477
Historic London Walking Tour Landmarks and Pub Lunch
Discover London Like Never Before – With a Storyteller at Heart What sets this experience apart? I’m not just a guide—I’m a journalist turned storyteller with nearly 20 years of international reporting experience. Since 2018, I’ve been guiding in cities like London, New York, and Washington D.C., in five languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, French, and Spanish. My background as a former TV correspondent gives me the confidence, charisma, and flair to bring history vividly to life. Book now for a tour that’s as informative as it is entertaining—where every step tells a story.
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$27
Shakespeare Promenade
This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare's work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meet Tallow Chandlers Hall, view the world renowned Globe theatre, across the river, from the north bank, then trace the Globe's history backwards to it's birthplace, Shoreditch, via key locations in Elizabethan Renaissance Theatre. A player guide will recount the history of the first British Playhouses, and perform suitable Shakespearian speeches at key points. Packed with history, literature, theatricality, comedy, tragedy, fact, fiction and drama, including modern sights and sounds, cultural references, superb street art in Shoreditch, an exciting cut through the Barbican estate, crossing boundaries on the way, approx 2 hours walking (depending on pace) including a 20 min interval at the Barbican Arts Centre, home of The Royal Shakespeare Company, ending at New Inn Yard, Shoreditch. Group option and Private option available (Cakes and Ale). Suitability age 16+.
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$6
Brutalism in Barbican: An Architectural Audio Tour
Step into the Barbican Estate, a post-World War II architectural marvel in London. This 40-acre site within the city centre is a prime example of Brutalist architecture, with its raw concrete structures, angular forms, and functional design. This walking tour delves into the Barbican Estate‘s dramatic architectural landscape and expertly showcases its prominent sites. You‘ll make your way across the Highwalk system to enjoy panoramic views of Lauderdale Tower, Shakespeare Tower, and Cromwell Tower, once London‘s tallest residential structures. As you make your way around the estate and across Gilbert Bridge, you‘ll see the estate‘s iconic sites and hear some of its secrets. At the Barbican Podium, an open-air amphitheater atop the Barbican Centre, you‘ll be treated to unique cinematic experiences, surrounded by detailed concrete columns. At the end of this tour, you‘ll have seen how history and urban planning combined to create one of London‘s most iconic neighborhoods.
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$23
Shakespeare London Walking Tour
Literature buffs and drama fans will thrill to this Shakespearean tour on the North bank of the Thames, guided by a former professional actor. Learn about Shakespeare’s London: his friends, his work colleagues, the places he knew. Travel back in time to Tudor London on a walking tour with an actor/guide See sights linked to the Bard as you explore the City of London As you learn about the dramatist’s London life, your guide will perform some of the famous Speeches Visit locations of Shakespeare houses, plus see where 'Othello,' 'Macbeth,' and 'King Lear' were written Whole sections on Shakespeare’s religion, sexuality and vocabulary
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$113
The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour
Explore London's most chilling haunted pubs! Hear the stories behind centuries-old boozers and imbibe the atmosphere, as we take a walk through historic London. Discover some of the most stunning traditional pubs that London has to offer, escorted by a qualified historian, who grew up in the area. Make new friends and taste great beers, in this fun, yet informative journey back in time! Hear tales of the infamous resurrection men, who snatched bodies from local graveyards. See the site of some of London's bloodiest executions. Learn about gruesome murders, apparitions and Faustian pacts. Visit a medieval plague pit, dating back to the Black Death. Check out filming locations from Four Weddings and a Funeral, Brave heart, Shakespeare in Love, V for Vendetta, Skyfall, Closer, Snatch, Sherlock and Poirot. See the City of London's oldest house and its oldest surviving parish church
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$27
Jewish History Walking Tour in London
Jewish people first arrived in London in 1068, at the invitation of William the Conqueror. On this walking tour, we'll explore the hidden heritage of the Jewish community in the City of London, from the original Jewish quarter in the heart of the Square Mile right up to the present day.
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$102
Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop
Designed and delivered by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, these tours use London's rich literary history as a prompt for a series of writing exercises, designed to suit all levels of expertise, from novice to novelist. The tour combines literary history and anecdotes of the city with readings from major English writers, but it is not a passive experience: you will respond to the environment in creative ways, in an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. These intimate and unique workshop seek to inspire and invigorate.
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$25
City Architecture Tour from Roman Ruins to Modern Marvels
Explore the world's greatest blend of architectural styles in one place, from Roman fragments to medieval lanes, Baroque cathedrals to cutting edge skyscrapers. This 4.5-hour guided tour by a London architect and heritage expert, uncovers the stories behind icons like St. Paul’s Cathedral while navigating ancient alleys and hidden oases. Discover such hidden gems as the oldest coffee house, ruined churches and ghostly tales from the city’s past -perfect for first-timers, architecture enthusiasts and curious travelers. You'll receive unparalleled insights into the city’s rich history and vibrant culture, plus a free gift at the end. - 4.5-hour guided tour through London's architectural highlights - Check all the major landmarks, skyscraper views, ruins, pocket parks and more - Small group experience with a maximum of 9 guests - Enjoy fascinating tales, insider knowledge and the odd ghost story from your expert guide -British snacks provided -leave with a free souvenir from the city
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$232
London: Slow Horses Private Walking Tour of The City of London
From the moment we watched the first episode of Slow Horses, we were hooked. Passionate about the series, as well as the real world of British spies and international espionage, this tour visits locations from the Apple TV series, including the filming location for Slough House, and gives participants the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the infamous Jackson Lamb. Led by a committed, local guide, this intimate private tour offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the world of Slow Horses as well as the authentic world of British spies. As you visit the filming locations in Slow Horses, your guide will explain not only how various moments in the TV series were created but also share some behind-the-scenes secrets and compare the TV series to what we know about the real world of British spies and MI5. Along the way, you will visit locations that are off the usual tourist trail, see authentic parts of London where local people live and work, and explore the city of London.
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