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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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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.

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From: £25.00

Upon booking VisitBritain and the provider send instant order confirmations via email. The provider’s confirmation is your e-voucher. Please, print it out and show it at the attraction to receive your entry ticket. 

From
£25.00