Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tours
Overview
Location
Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tours
- Address
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LondonSE1 9DT
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7902 1500
- [email protected]
About
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.
Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tours offer a fascinating introduction to the world-famous Globe Theatre and life in Shakespeare's London.
What is included in the Shakespeare's Globe guided tour?
Expert guide-storytellers provide a fascinating 50-minute tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 playhouse and the London Shakespeare would have known. You'll also learn about the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s.
The guides bring the theatre to life for visitors, exploring how the "wooden O" works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.
Tours are available in English only, with written information available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese or Simplified Chinese.
How long are the tours?
Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tours last for 50 minutes and are packed with script printing sessions and live demonstrations, including stage fighting hosted by specialist guides.
When can I attend a Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tour?
Tours take place every hour between Monday and Saturday from 10am to 12pm and Sundays at 10am and 11am until October.
Where is Shakespeare’s Globe theatre?
Shakespeare’s Globe is located south of the river Thames in Bankside. The theatre is a reconstruction of the original theatre, which was 230 metres (750ft) away.
How to get tickets for the tour
You can buy tickets for the Shakespeare's Globe tour using the booking button on this page.
Getting to Shakespeare’s Globe theatre
The closest train stations are London Bridge, Blackfriars and Cannon Street, all a 10-minute walk away. Blackfriars, Southwark, London Bridge, Mansion House and St Paul’s Underground stations are all within 15 minutes walk.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs riverboat services, which stop outside the Globe at Bankside Pier.
What else can I do in Bankside?
Bankside is rich with things to do. Enjoy modern British food with sweeping view of the city at the theatre restaurant, Swan at the Globe, go for a stroll down the riverside or soak up some culture at the Tate Modern nearby.
Prices and opening times
| Child Ticket | From £20.00 per ticket |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | From £27.00 per ticket |
Opening Times
Tours begin every 15-30 minutes during opening hours. Reduced rates are available for groups of 15 or more. For information or to book a tour, call 020 7902 1500.
Facilities & Accessibility
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- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
- Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor
- Ramps with handrail within building
- Steps with handrail within building
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Information available in large print
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Wheelchairs available free of charge
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Accessible baby changing rooms
- Low reception or information counters
- Attraction Facilities
- Audio commentary available
- Gift shop
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Bar
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Breakout Rooms
- Civil Partnership licence held
- In house AV available
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Wedding service
- Payment Facilities
- Group rates available