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Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour in London
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Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour in London

by Shakespeare's Globe

1 hour
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This walking tour lasts about 45 minutes and takes place at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. The Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse where Shakespeare wrote many of his famous plays. The guided tour covers the Globe auditorium, sharing detailed stories about the original 1599 playhouse and the process of rebuilding the theatre in the 1990s. The guides explain how the ‘wooden O’ functions today as a space for experimental and imaginative performances. After the tour, visitors can explore the exhibition space at their own pace. The tour runs regardless of weather and sometimes coincides with rehearsals, offering a chance to observe the rehearsal process. The tour group is limited to 45 people. The guided tour is the only inclusion; food, drinks, gratuities, and transport are not provided.

Highlights

45-minute guided walking tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Stories about the 1599 Globe and 1990s reconstruction process
Explanation of the Globe’s current use as a theatre space
Access to the exhibition area after the tour
Tours operate in all weather and sometimes during rehearsals
Group size capped at 45 participants

What's included

Guided walking tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks

Itinerary

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

This stop features a 45-minute guided tour inside the reconstructed Globe Theatre located in London’s Bankside district. The guide shares detailed stories about the original 1599 playhouse and the theatre's rebuilding in the 1990s. Visitors learn how the Globe operates today as a performance space called the ‘wooden O’. The tour includes time to visit the exhibition area where visitors can experience aspects of Shakespeare’s London through sights and sounds. Guests sit inside the open-air auditorium during the tour and have opportunities to ask questions.

Languages

German (written)Russian (written)Japanese (written)English (guide)Chinese (China) (written)Italian (written)French (written)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Visitors must arrive at the Guided Tours Entrance on Bankside opposite the river where staff will meet them
Arriving 15 minutes before the tour start time is recommended
The guided portion of the tour lasts 45 minutes; the exhibition can be explored afterwards at your own pace
Tour times vary due to theatre performances and may occur during rehearsals, allowing observation of the rehearsal process
Tours take place in all weather conditions
There is no dress code but visitors should wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor walking
Groups are limited to a maximum of 45 people
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