Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour
Overview
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The iconic Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse in which Shakespeare worked, and for which he wrote many of his most famous plays! Their expert guide-storytellers provide a fascinating tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 Playhouse, the London Shakespeare would have known and the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s. Their guides will also bring the theatre to life exploring how the ‘wooden ‘O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visitors need to arrive at the Guided Tours Entrance on Bankside opposite the river, where a staff member will greet you
We advise visitors arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Duration of guided tour is 45 minute.
The Globe is a working theatre, tour times vary due to performance schedules or sometimes take place during rehearsals (giving you an exclusive look at the rehearsal process!).
Guided tours take place in all weathers.
There is no dress code, but we recommend visitors wear appropriate clothing and footwear as tours take place outdoors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance to the new exhibition space
Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Step inside this faithful recreation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Globe theatre. Imagine it as it would have been at the centre of London’s notorious Bankside entertainment district. Throughout the year their expert guides bring this extraordinary open-air theatre to life in a 45 minute guided tour, with colourful stories of the 1599 Globe, the reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the building works today as an imaginative and experimental theatre space. Take a seat ‘within this wooden ‘O’’ – listen, absorb and ask questions as the secrets of the Globe unfold. Explore the new exhibition space and become immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of Shakespeare's London.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour
Reviews
543 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour but sort out ticketing
Glenn T,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00Tour was great and Harry, the guide, was top-notch. Officious ticket person was not interested in Viator bar-coded ticket. Instead, she asked for a "confirmation number starting with 4" that was nowhere available on the app. First time we have ever had this issue with Viator anywhere. Perhaps the app and the Globe Theatre should sort this out. We eventually got in but it was most unpleasant doing so. Hence, the mixed review.
Globe theater would not...
Keri C,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00Globe theater would not accept e tickets or printed out e tickets. They claim they sent an email with a number in order to get physical tickets at the Globe but it wasn’t in any of my emails. Eventually they found my reservation and gave me tickets. Just be sure to arrive 15-30 minutes early so they can hunt for the tickets.
The BEST tour
James M,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very informative and wonderful tour. Our guide was knowledgeable with many useful things to keep in mind before a performance.
We had a great time and I...
Joshua S,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time and I would highly recommend this to everyone. Our tour guide was great and the entire family had a great time!!!!
Skip the Globe Tour
Carol B,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
2.00This tour did not impress. The tour guide was knowledgeable but was kind of over emoting with his Shakespeare quotes. The actors were warming up and doing a bit of rehearsing so we were not allowed to take any pictures of the theater which was disappointing.
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