Declan’s tour was certainly a highlight of our trip. He not only illustrates “the real Shakespeare” (agree totally with that reviewer!) but he also paints a vivid picture of what life was like during that time in London and how religion, politics and art were vitally intertwined. Declan’s tours are a must do - I can’t wait to come back to go on another!

Declan was engaging, well-informed and passionate about Shakespeare and his life in London. We enjoyed the tour very much and highly recommend it!

The his was a good tour with good and interesting information about the live of Shakespeare. The guide has a strong character

We have enjoyed the tour of Shakespeare in the city. The tour guide was uber knowledgeable imbuing each stop with his apparent appreciation of the bard. I felt like we saw so much more than we would have if we hadn’t employed him. Highly recommended!

This was a fantastic, informative, entertaing walk. Declan shows you places that Shakespeare, lived, wrote, his theatres, his life. his love of words and much more. I have never been on a tour where Shakespeare was quoted so well, eloquently, appropriately and with much entertainment. Loved every minute. Would recommend this tour to anyone, even those who may not like Shakespeare. You'll love him by the end of the tour.

Declan will take you to Shakespearean haunts North of the Thames you could never find on your own. Many don't even have markers anymore. Even Shakespearean scholars will learn something new here as you are taken up and down stairs and around corners and through alleyways to find bits and pieces of the Bard's past. There were only 5 of us which made it very nice and Decaln is eager to answer all questions you may have, but be prepared to walk at a very brisk pace and climb lots of stairs. (My I phone said we climbed 9 flights) This highly informational walk is for the healthy and the fit. Afterwards walk across the River on the Millenium Bridge, enjoy a lovely lunch with a spectacular view on the top floor of the Tate Modern and then explore The Globe and the South Bank at your own leisurely pace. Makes for a delightful Shakespeare Day.

I took this tour today having previously been on Declan’s “blood and tears” tour (also excellent). Declan is extremely knowledgeable on the subject with the tour taking in some hidden gems of history and little known locations and points of interest from Shakespeare’s time. The delivery and presentation was informative and engaging and it really brought history to life. I would highly recommend this tour. Phil

This tour was a wonderful way to spend a few hours in London, away from the usual tourist haunts, and to walk in history’s footsteps learning more about a wonderful playwright and poet. Even for someone like myself who studied very basic Shakespeare in school Declan made the tour contemporary whilst retaining all the atmosphere, gravity and humour of Shakespeare’s words. It’s a very easy-paced walk with sufficient stops to rest one’s legs whilst soaking in the history. It was extremely reasonably priced and would recommend to anyone considering doing something a little different during their visit to London. Thanks Declan!

Declan was a really great guide. We learnt so much in the couple of hours we were with him. On our own, we would have just walked past the hidden gems that Declan showed us. Declan has a a fund of knowledge about Shakespeare, and his times, which really was fascinating. We loved the Kindersley sculpture. When we were there, Declan gave "All the world's a stage" speech. Very enjoyable. This walk was great value for money. We had a brilliant time.

Sometimes I wonder why I pay good money for guided walks as I get fed up. Last summer I went on declans walk, he walk to fast and that was problem cos I got bunyons and they hurt. Declan was professional actor in past but he no longer on stage preferring to earn money doing tourism stuff instead. I like the church where shakespeares writing was original document on wall, very nice and historic. Best thing about tour was shakespeare speeches read without a sheet of paper or ipad by Declan. That said only 2 stars cos to expensive and I wanted to go to the globe. Why not the globe as this is the most important shakespeare place in london?

This was a brilliant walking tour. Declan took us to all sorts of hidden away places with fascinating Shakespeare connections. He told us a lot about the places we went to, but he was also impressively knowledgeable about all sorts of aspects of drama in Shakespeare's time, the politics and intrigues of the day, theories about authorship and the recipients of the sonnets etc Declan answered all our questions, and made it all really interesting. This was without doubt the best value tourist activity I have ever been on. Thanks Declan.

Very informative tour! Declan provided us with lots of memorable and funny details about Shakespeare and his life - which the high school students of our group still remember. What I liked best about the tour was that Declan connected it to the As You Like It - performance we'd attend that evening in the Globe. He took us to the Kindersley sculpture and gave the 'All the world's a stage..' speech, and gave some more information about it. This helped the students later on in the Globe to understand more of the play!

We spent a very happy couple of hours being shown hidden parts of London with Declan our guide. He is entertaining, knowledgable & very informative sharing many interesting facts & theories about William Shakespeare & his circle of friends. All of the locations had their own story perfectly told by Declan, & the quotes from Shakespeare could almost make you feel as though you’d been transported back in time! Top tip was also to pop back to the Blackfriars pub after the tour ended - try it, you’ll be amazed. Thiroughly recommend trying this tour if you get the chance. The book in the photo is also written by Declan - worth a read & available to buy at the end of the tour. Thanks Declan!

Despite the cold and wet weather we had a great time being taken to lots of interesting Shakespeare venues that we would never have found on our own. Declan was informative and great company, A great morning out

My husband and I did Declan's Shakespeare in the city tour this week and despite it being cold and wet and being the only two on the tour it was a great couple of hours and the time flew by. We visited several hidden squares and churches and Declan proved to be an entertaining yet informative guide with an extensive knowledge of Shakespeare and his life. It was a great mix of fact and opinion, some of it acknowledged as controversial, yet all of it entertaining. The addition of some of Shakespeare's speeches, very professionally performed, added to our enjoyment. I have no hesitation in recommending this tour.