Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour

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4.42

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Overview

Available languages

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English

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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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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

Options

Globe Theatre Tour

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour

Reviews

4.42

472 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

322

Shakespeare comes alive
Jan B,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Vicky is an excellent tour guide with the art of making history come alive. Don't miss seeing this working theater in action, hear the history, and perhaps catch a glimpse of actors warming up.
Great
Lucinda F,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Same price as booking on the website. The exhibition does not take very long. Got to see a rehearsal so was not able to actually go on the stage and see it.
The globe theatre in the 21st century
Lynda H,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Vicky was extremely knowledgeable and answered any questions put to her. She made the history of the theatre come to life with her humour. Visually it was what we expected it to be in terms of an Elizabethan theatre and Vicky's description of what it was like to be one of the audience made it easy to imagine actually being one of the audience. Would thoroughly recommend Vicky as your tour guide for this tour.
Special!
Leahan M,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were lucky enough to see a rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet. What an amazing place to visit and so interesting. Our guide was brilliant - so knowledgable.
To see or not to see? No question - go see it.
Osi R,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Llyr, was amazing. Excited to teach about the theatre, great presentation. Should note it’s not the original, as that birdied down (twice) but close enough. Its active theatre status adds to the amazing feeling to visit the area. A lot of fun and worthwhile tour. Support your local theatre, it’s ever so important feature of society!