Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Guided Tour
Discover the story and secrets behind Shakespeare's iconic open-air London theatre in this fascinating guided tour
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Family friendly
The tour is suitable for all ages.
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Highlights
- Step inside this faithful recreation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Globe Theatre and enjoy a 50-minute guided tour, with colourful stories of the theatre from its opening in 1599 to its destruction in 1613 caused by fire.
- Learn about its importance as a premier location for Shakespeare’s great works such as Othello, King Lear, Hamlet and Macbeth.
- Listen to the insights into its reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the building works today as an imaginative and experimental theatre space.
What's included
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Globe guided tour
Prepare for the experience
- The provider’s confirmation is your e-voucher. Please, print it out and show it at the attraction to receive your entry ticket.
Children information
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- The tour is suitable for all ages.
Accessibility information
- Both theatres are wheelchair accessible.
- As this tour includes steps and is conducted on foot, please contact our customer service team before booking if you require any assistance.
- Please also reach out to us before booking if you have any other access requirements (e.g Touch Tour or BSL interpreter required).
Ticket restrictions
- Tickets for this experience cannot be exchanged or refunded.
- Concession ticket holders may be asked to show a valid ID upon visiting the attraction.
- Subject to activity taking place on stage due to the nature of the working theatre, certain restrictions may apply on your tour, including photography.
- Please be aware that The Globe is a working theatre. In the rare instance of unplanned rehearsals / performances / events the tours will not operate.
Additional information
- The live tour is conducted in English.
- Information sheets in several languages are available during the tour.
- Tours go ahead in all conditions so please dress for the weather.
Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tours live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
Duration: 50 minutes (approx.)
Recommended arrival time: 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Closure dates
- 24 - 26 December
How to get there
- Address: Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
- Nearest tube stations: Blackfriars, Mansion House (Circle and District lines) and London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines).
- Nearest train stations: Blackfriars and London Bridge.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain and is supplied by Encore.