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Guided Tours

Use this page to browse our current season of Guided Tours here at Shakespeare’s Globe. Tour the Globe Theatre or Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, visit us as a group, school or family, or why not explore the history of Bankside’s theatre district with our tour of Southwark?

 

GLOBE THEATRE GUIDED TOUR

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Discover Shakespeare’s iconic open-air theatre, here in the heart of London. Booking for 2021 now open!

Hear the story of the original 1599 theatre, how the Globe battled to survive plague, fire and political oppression, and how one man’s vision saw it rise again after 400 years.

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SAM WANAMAKER PLAYHOUSE TOUR

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More information coming soon!

GROUP GUIDED TOURS

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Visiting London as a group, society or school? Celebrating a special occasion? Create an unforgettable theatre experience by visiting Shakespeare’s Globe!

Your group of up to 30 people can enjoy our Globe Theatre Guided Tour with a discounted ticket rate, plus take advantage of special dining options at Swan Bar & Restaurant.

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FAMILY GLOBE THEATRE GUIDED TOUR

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Join our Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour, ideal for those with children aged 7–11 years old. Our tour introduces younger visitors to Shakespeare’s London and to the theatrical world he created.

From blood and gore to poetry and prose, this family-friendly tour will delight and disgust.

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SHAKESPEARE’S SOUTHWARK TOUR

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Delve into the history of Bankside as a theatre district with our Shakespeare’s Southwark Tour.

Find out more about The Rose Playhouse, the original Globe, and immerse yourself in the London that Shakespeare would have known.

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SWAN BAR & RESTAURANT

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Swan is set over two floors, with stunning views of the Thames and St Paul’s.

Explore the bar and restaurant opening times, read menus and familiarise yourself with Swan’s Covid policy online.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

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Everything you need to know to plan your visit to our Guided Tours.

Opening times, information about getting here, our recently-published Covid-19 safety measures, and more.

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