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 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.
What‘s Included
Entrance to the interactive exhibition
Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
Meeting points
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk, London United Kingdom
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Guided Tour
Reviews
595 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour of Shakespeare’s Globe supported by fascinating historical context of London in the day .
JudithA872,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really excellent and engaging tour delivered by Finn ( hope I remember correctly ) who plainly loves what he does and revealed his thespian training from the first words . Go , Finn ! The historical background described was as fascinating as the physical surroundings themselves and one could almost smell the groundlings …as in ‘ the roar of the grease paint , the smell of the crowd . ‘🤣🤣 Finn was happy and very able to answer all the questions lit to him by members of the small tour group . Plainly a student of the history of the period as you would be if you lived and breathed it like that . I just wish I could have gone to a performance at the Globe but we were between seasons unfortunately.
Great tour
camillasandman,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Educational and insightful tour, and staff very happy to answer questions. Well worth the admission price. Only downside is that our tour guide Cockney Mick managed to say the same of the Scottish play while inside the stands, but as misfortune will only befall him, I will not deduct any stars.
Learned something new!
Victoria S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was excellent, giving details in an entertaining way. She had many interesting facts, as answered questions in a thoughtful way.
Impressive Guided Tour
Sian350,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Guided tour was a very memorable experience - we had an excellent tour guide called Llŷr - his knowledge and love of Shakespeare was impressive and he painted a wonderful picture of life at the Globe in Shakespeare’s day! He was also great with the kids and was able to answer many questions. The Globe itself is a faithful and beautiful reproduction of the original theatre, and we were able to watch some of the actors warming up on stage and understand the history. The enjoyment of the tour is listening and learning, it’s not a museum but a working theatre, and the tour lasts about an hour. It was well worth the visit, especially if you love Shakespeare.
Brilliant entertaining tour
stevesmith099,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't remember the guides name but she was from New Zealand and she was brilliant! The guide was very knowledgable, she was funny, entertaining and extremely professional. The building and it's history were brought to life and gave the audience a taste of 16th centrury life. A most illuminating and enjoyable experience...
Only recommended
N1098EIchristianeh,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very entertaining, fun and informative. Our guide Llyr was unique! Thanks for a great morning!
Brilliant tour with a brilliant guide
christinebK4249JE,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Michael from New Zealand was absolutely brilliant – funny, passionate and incredibly knowledgeable. The tour was one of the best experiences we had in London. I am the happiest Shakespeare fangirl now!
Globe tour
Heather G,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide gave a tour of the globe theatre and included the history of the globe and shakespear. Mick our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. It was a perfect tour especially since we had a play to attend at the theatre later that day. I highly recommend it!
Jeremy was very...
Kimisha T,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeremy was very knowledgeable and kept our attention with his Shakespearean verses and interpretations. Even my husband who isn't much into Shakespeare enjoyed the tour.
Woke
Inspire01348113291,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Really looking forward to this tour and excited to be on it unfortunately a play was in rehearsal so the tour was short and we only went into the balcony it lasted 30 mins tops so I thought it a bit expensive for what I got. Then for some unknown reason the tour guide kept making up tenuous links between Shakespeare and immigrants it seemed like he couldn't tell us anything about Shakespeare and the globe unless it involved a foreigner. Do a bit of your own research save your money on the tour and go and see a play you will see as much of the theatre as I did and you won't have to listen to some made up cobblers about the worlds most famous playwright
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