{"title": "Guided Tour of Southwark Cathedral", "start": "2026-11-21T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T12:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Cathedral", "address": "Cathedral Street, London", "price": "£9", "price_from": "9.00", "price_to": "9.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/london"], "description": "A one-hour guided tour of Southwark Cathedral uncovering over 900 years of the church's rich and colourful history. The tour is led by trained volunteer Cathedral Guides, who explain the cathedral's long history, its links with Winchester and a famous London hospital it founded, and the characters of Shakespeare's theatre who used the church. It is informative and entertaining, and meets at the Welcome Desk via the Millennium Courtyard.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/guided-tour-of-southwark-cathedral-47470/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4bcc5a6ffcee56f947febb25f2f59132b8856f6d97ac7dffd9d4b408bbcbdf1c-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-21T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T12:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Cathedral", "address": "Cathedral Street, London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Mission & Ministry | A Spiritual Tour of Southwark Cathedral", "start": "2026-11-20T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T12:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Cathedral", "address": "Cathedral Street, London", "price": "From £7", "price_from": "7.00", "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["religion/christian", "history"], "description": "A one-hour tour offering a unique look at the spiritual life of Southwark Cathedral, a beautiful and historical place of Christian worship. Run by Southwark Cathedral, it explores the building's past and present as a place of worship from the 12th century until today and its involvement with the wider Christian family. Visitors hear about its place in the history of Bankside and see where and how it has commemorated events important to the local community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mission-ministry-a-spiritual-tour-of-southwark-cathedral-47467/", "official_url": "https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/2011-mission-ministry-a-spiritual-tour-of-southwark-cathedral/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8ca5b0a6b48a087e6dff319f713699a12ebfd5abbfcf839dd96c5a7c53d94199-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Women of Southwark Tour - The Untold Story", "start": "2026-11-11T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Southwark Cathedral", "address": "Cathedral Street, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/local-history"], "description": "A guided tour exploring the lives of women in Southwark and the impact they have made on the local area and beyond. It is run by Southwark Cathedral and covers women connected to the cathedral, from Victorian pioneers such as Octavia Hill and Isabella Gilmore to benefactors like Dorothy Appleby and Elizabeth Newcomen, who funded help for poor people in south London. The tour also uncovers the impact of Queen Mary I on the cathedral's life. It is open to people who live or work in Bankside.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/women-of-southwark-tour-the-untold-story-41036/", "official_url": "https://betterbankside.co.uk/events/11-november-women-of-southwark-tour-the-untold-story/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Treasures tour", "start": "2026-11-09T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Paul's Cathedral", "address": "St Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8AD London", "price": "", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "16.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["religion/christian/anglican", "art/architecture"], "description": "Treasures tour is a one-hour guided tour in English that takes visitors to hidden treasures of the Cathedral's Triforium, the space which wraps around the top of the building. It is run by St Paul's Cathedral and is aimed at adults as one of its sightseeing tours and talks.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/treasures-tour-90687/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "BSL led tour: 1,000 years of history", "start": "2026-11-21T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T15:30:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "price": "£6.13 (including £1.13 booking fee)", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "A guided tour of Westminster Abbey, delivered entirely in British Sign Language. British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church. The tour takes in over 1,000 years of history, visiting spaces as varied as the colourful Lady Chapel and the soaring nave, and looks at the lives and legacies of people buried and remembered there. It lasts about 90 minutes, is open to BSL users and students, and meets by the Cloister Entrance in Dean's Yard.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bsl-led-tour-1000-years-of-history-135233/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/special-tours-and-events/2026/november/bsl-tour-1000-years-of-history/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e3943b9e14ad232c831e1aca39fda4db83a5690c7534dfc45df0669cc3f2c4b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£25.00", "price_from": "23.00", "price_to": "25.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "Shakespeare’s Walking Tour is an outdoor guided walk through Bankside, London’s original theatre district. Expert guides from Shakespeare’s Globe lead visitors through over 400 years of history, bringing to life stories of Thameside ferrymen, animal-baiting sports, and The Rose, the Elizabethan playhouse where some of Shakespeare’s earliest plays are believed to have been first performed. Tickets include entry to the exhibition about the history and magic behind Shakespeare’s Globe. The tour is in English, suitable for all ages, and lasts one hour and 30 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/shakespeares-true-crimes-walking-tour-38522/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/shakespeares-walking-tour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d1316c77b024c4b1ce1a43b975c599137ba708e3df947b140ec82b2da6886042-2000.webp"}, {"title": "In & around Smithfield Market", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-26T00:00:00Z", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "from £14.00", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/early-modern/tudor"], "description": "A 90-minute guided walk through the Smithfield area, an area packed with medieval and Tudor history. The London Museum runs it, with a guide leading visitors past famous landmarks and into the fascinating and surprising stories behind them. The tour explores the lives of past Londoners, covering the dissolution of the monasteries, the plague and public executions, and hears stories of William Wallace, Henry VIII and even Sherlock Holmes. Stops include the Charterhouse, St-Bartholomew-the-Great, one of London's oldest churches, and the famous meat market.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/in-around-smithfield-market-49194/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/in-around-smithfield-market/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/59e59e3b9930bc40ed110fc879a5cd29a5c22c6739e62e69a6855314ba65cbf0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Globe Theatre Guided Tour", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "Adults £31, Under 16s £14", "price_from": "31.00", "price_to": "31.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["literature/classics", "history"], "description": "The Globe Theatre Guided Tour takes visitors inside Shakespeare's Globe, the iconic wooden 'O' theatre, where expert Guides tell its thrilling story. Hear how the original 1599 theatre survived plague, fire and political oppression and rose again in the 1990s as part of one man's radical vision. The tour also includes a walk-through exhibition space with seasonally curated displays, interactive costumes and props, and for a limited time face painting. 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Bestselling author Jack Chesher, creator of Living London History, shares secret stories, mysteries and forgotten history from his book London: The Hidden Corners, from Soho's alleyways to the medieval remains of Moorgate.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-hidden-corners-of-london-with-jack-chesher-47466/", "official_url": "https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/1911-the-hidden-corners-of-london-with-jack-chesher/", "image": ""}, {"title": "History Tours", "start": "2026-11-21T17:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wilton's Music Hall", "address": "Graces Alley 1, E1 8JB London", "price": "£10", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "35.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "History Tours is a guided tour of Wilton's Music Hall, a historic building that was once a Victorian sailors' pub. The tours were devised by a Wilton's researcher and historian and last approximately one hour. They tell how the pub went from music hall to Methodist Mission and was forgotten before becoming the venue it is today. They offer a glimpse into the life of the last surviving building of its kind and suit students, researchers and anyone who would like to learn more about this historic venue.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/history-tours-40340/", "official_url": "https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/history-tours-5/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/456a0104124476acf38e7630dfd8875956cb72f80ee8e4192e8be00029a050a2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tours", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane", "address": "Catherine Street 57, WC2B 5JF London", "price": "£22.50", "price_from": "22.50", "price_to": "22.50", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/theatre"], "description": "Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tours are guided walking tours through one of London's historic theatres, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes with 20 spaces per tour. The tours are run by the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the oldest theatre on the same site in the world, set in the heart of Covent Garden. Visitors explore the beautifully renovated building and learn about the birthplace of the musical, modern pantomime, moving scenery and naturalistic acting. The tour also covers the origins of theatrical terms like Crew, Props and Box Office, royal scandal, murder and the theatre's famous ghosts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/theatre-royal-drury-lane-tours-65442/", "official_url": "https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-royal-drury-lane-tours/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/96dea883195457269eb52ee8c5abd6012b6077432d7f6663d61a256340f8602d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "London Museum Docklands highlights tour", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-28T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, E14 4AL London", "price": "from £11.00", "price_from": "11.00", "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/docks"], "description": "A guided gallery tour through London Museum Docklands, taking in the museum's highlights. Run by the museum, it covers the history of London's docks, the East End and the people who have lived and worked there for over two centuries. Walking through the historic warehouse building, visitors learn how unused marshland was transformed into towering Canary Wharf. The guide shares the grim details of dock work, the ins and outs of the 'sailortowns' and the heroic efforts of those defending the docks during the war.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/london-museum-docklands-highlights-tour-63339/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/welcome-to-docklands/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e0cb969730f37b534ba5796b0f70a4dc816b8fdcdabad001de6a75796a8f5d56-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bethlem History Walk", "start": "2026-11-21T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Bethlem Museum of the Mind", "address": "Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BX", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "A guided walk around the grounds of the Bethlem Royal Hospital asking 'What was here before?'. The Bethlem Gallery and the Museum of the Mind lead it and share the hospital's history since its move there in 1930, with questions like whether Monks Orchard had anything to do with monks and what style the chapel was built in. The walk starts in the Bethlem Gallery, lasts about an hour, and strong footwear is advised as paths may be muddy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bethlem-history-walk-60063/", "official_url": "https://museumofthemind.org.uk/whats-on/events/bethlem-history-walk-39", "image": ""}, {"title": "Official tour: 600 Years of History", "start": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre", "address": "King William Walk", "price": "£19, included in General Admission ticket", "price_from": "19.00", "price_to": "19.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["art/architecture"], "description": "A 45-minute expert-led walking tour exploring Greenwich's iconic riverside site, a historic landmark. It covers the history and architecture of the site, from its early years as a Tudor place where King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I were born, to its time as the Royal Hospital for Seamen, built by Sir Christopher Wren. On the tour you take in the grand perspective of Grand Square and the Water Gates, visit King Charles Court and the Colonnades, and learn the history of the Nelson Pediment. The tour finishes at the Painted Hall and departs from the Visitor Centre.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/official-tour-600-years-of-history-37520/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Pride Guided Tour", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-25T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£23.00", "price_from": "23.00", "price_to": "23.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "Pride Guided Tour is a guided tour of the Globe Theatre that brings to life queer stories and characters from Shakespeare's life and times. Shakespeare's Globe offers the tour, which explores what life was like for the queer community during Shakespeare's lifetime and how they are linked to the theatre. It takes a deep dive into an important era in LGBTQ+ history, from rebellious icons in the yard to nobility in the galleries and the letters between King James I and the Duke of Buckingham. Tickets include entry to the exhibition on the history and magic behind Shakespeare's Globe, and the hour-long tours are in English and suitable for all ages.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pride-guided-tour-38521/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/guided-tour-pride/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ef936ab166868a27038e935e1b4bf34991b226cf886bfead92923e29c802a5c0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Behind the Scenes Tour", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Opera House", "address": "Bow Street, WC2E 9DD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/opera", "history"], "description": "Behind the Scenes Tour is a guided tour of the Royal Opera House lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, suitable for ages 12 and over. Expert guides take visitors into areas normally off-limits to the public, such as rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops. The tour shares insight into the secrets and spaces of the theatre, its history as the third theatre on the site, and the inner workings of one of the world's most renowned theatres.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/behind-the-scenes-tour-38336/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/845fbb4108a338a0458b9cee47e0f9fc0a01b60dc0f207b5f2176e07013346a4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Croydon's Music Heritage Trail: Black History Guided Tour", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00Z", "place": "Thornton Heath Library", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/black-history", "music"], "description": "A guided walking tour celebrating Croydon's rich Black musical heritage, past and present. The Museum of Croydon runs it, first launched as part of the London Borough of Culture 2023 programme. The walk explores the stories of artists, musicians and changemakers whose influence extends far beyond music. It starts outside Thornton Heath Library and finishes at the site commemorating Avril Coleridge-Taylor in Dagnall Park, lasting approximately 80 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/croydons-music-heritage-trail-black-history-guided-tour-37217/", "official_url": "https://museumofcroydon.com/whats-on-listings/qe1l68oo9xvkxsbeu2iyvca4xoar1w", "image": "https://noky.io/images/58fb7f92904c4e1727f4a9a4129ccafa6913d33dc3cccd72071e2d0fbc870777-2000.webp"}]}