Join an expert guide on a walk exploring the literary legacy of the City. This is the place where the first printing press in England was established and all written works had to be registered before publication. Hear stories of the writers who were born and raised in the City and those like Shakespeare who were drawn here from afar to make their names. Find out about the court case that destroyed Oscar Wilde’s reputation and the brave publisher who held out for literary merit in a notorious obscenity trial. Meet the colleagues who ensured Shakespeare’s plays were saved for posterity and the priest poet who almost lost it all for love.
The tour takes around 2 hours including stopping to look at things along the way. Limited spaces which MUST be booked in advance. Reserve your place now.
We try to make our tours as inclusive and accessible as possible
Safety:
The safety of our guests and guides is paramount and we have limited group numbers to help manage this.
All our guides are accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG) and follow ITG guidance for Tour Guiding.
Covid-19
If, on the day, you have a positive lateral flow test result or feel at all unwell please cancel your place by contacting cicwalks@cityoflondonguides.com.
Enjoy your walk!
