GUIDED TOURS
Globe Theatre Tour
Our expert guides will take you on a fascinating tour of the iconic Globe Theatre, bringing the space to life with colourful stories of the 1599 Globe, of the reconstruction process in the 1990s, and of how the ‘wooden O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space.
Tours are in English and last approximately 40 minutes. Information sheets are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. As we are a working theatre, tour times vary due to performance schedules.
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Globe Theatre Family Tour
The family tour introduces younger visitors to Shakespeare’s world. From blood and gore to poetry and prose, this tour will delight and disgust.
Perfect for 7–11 year olds.
Family Tours run during schools holidays at specific times all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Tour
Opened in 2014, and named after the Globe’s founder, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse explores the experiences of actors and audiences in indoor playhouses in contrast to the more expansive, public spaces of the open-air theatres like the Globe. Discover the impact on Shakespeare’s writing in his late plays and more on this unique tour.
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Shakespeare's Southwark Tour
Shakespeare’s Southwark tours are available as an alternative to the Globe Theatre Tour, when performances prevent access to the Theatre. Your tour guide will transport you back to Elizabethan London highlighting interesting historical landmarks of the area, including the former locations of the original Globe and Rose theatres.
Tours are in English and last approximately 40 minutes. Tickets from £13.50 (concessions apply), available on the door from the Bankside entrance.
VISITING WITH A GROUP OF 15 OR MORE?
Create an unforgettable experience for your group at Shakespeare’s Globe. Combine your Guided Tour with one of many attractions along Bankside, live demonstrations of Elizabethan practices, or refreshments at the Swan Restaurant & Bar, to create the ultimate Shakespeare day out.
Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit in advance and receive special rates to our Guided Tours with every 16th person going free.
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TOUR PACKAGES FOR GROUPS
Globe Theatre Tour
Shakespeare's Southwark Tour
Discover the archaeological site of Bankside’s first theatre, The Rose, including a walking tour along Bankside that highlights the interesting historical landmarks. Entry does not include a tour of the theatre.
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Tour for Groups
Explore the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, our indoor theatre. Discover the impact on Shakespeare’s writing in his late plays, the role of music, how the intricate details of our theatre were painstakingly researched from contemporary Tudor and Jacobean buildings such as Hatfield House, and wonder at the remarkable craftsmanship. Entry does not include a tour of the Globe theatre.
Shakespeare's Southwark & Globe Theatre Tour for Groups
Our tour guides take you on a discovery of this Elizabethan entertainment district and some of its most notable places, including the locations of the original Globe and Rose theatres.
Sam Wanamaker & Globe Theatre Tour for Groups
Completing your tour of the reconstructed Globe Theatre, you can discover the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, our indoor theatre. Discover the impact on Shakespeare’s writing in his late plays, the role of music, how the intricate details of our theatre were painstakingly researched from contemporary Tudor and Jacobean buildings such as Hatfield House, and wonder at the remarkable craftsmanship.
GROUP PRICES PER PERSON
| Ticket and tour type | Adult | Child (5-15 yrs) | Senior (60+ yrs) | Student (with valid ID) |
| Globe Theatre Tour | £16.00 | £9.00 | £14.50 | £12.50 |
| Shakespeare’s Southwark Tour | £12.50 | £8.00 | £11.50 | £10.00 |
| Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Tour | £12.50 | £8.00 | £11.50 | £10.00 |
| Globe+ Shakespeare’s Southwark Tour | £22.50 | £13.00 | £20.50 | £17.50 |
| Globe + Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Tour | £21.00 | £12.50 | £19.00 | £17.00 |
EXPERIENCE PACKAGES FOR GROUPS
Elizabethan Experience for Groups
Adding to the Shakespeare’s Southwark package, the popular Elizabethan Experience also includes an Elizabethan Dressing demonstration. Our guide will explain the intricacies of dressing and the significance of clothing in Elizabethan society. Also included in your visit is a tasty cream tea of scones with jam and clotted cream, served with tea and coffee. Refreshments will be served in the Swan Bar with stunning views across the Thames to St Paul’s cathedral.
£30 per person
Globe Theatre & Tate Modern for Groups
In addition to the Globe Theatre Tour, explore Tate Modern to see its collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day. Choose from 3 different themed gallery tours: General Highlights, Interpreting Modern Art and Architectural. Choose from our Standard Package or our Exclusive Package which includes an Elizabethan dressing demonstration and a buffet lunch served in the Swan Bar with stunning views across the Thames to St Paul’s cathedral.
Standard package: £23.50 per person
Exclusive package: £25.00 per person
Exclusive package with lunch: £37.50 per person
A Long View of London for Groups
Start off your group visit with our Globe Theatre Guided Tour. The focus of the Tour is London’s Elizabethan and Shakespearean history, as well as exploring the modern Globe’s place in this timeline. Your group will then set off for a session at The View from the Shard where you will have the opportunity to visit the 69th and 72nd floors and see how the landscape of London has changed. Top off your day with a tasty pub style Afternoon Tea, served in the historic setting of The Horniman’s Pub at Hay’s Galleria.
£46.00 per person
GROUP DEMONSTRATIONS
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Elizabethan Dressing
Do you know the origin of the phrases ‘straight-laced’, ‘loose women’ or ‘pin money’? Find out as we dress someone from your group as a Shakespearean character and discuss the significance of clothing in Elizabethan society.
Price: £80
Shakespeare's Use of Stage Fighting
Watch an exciting demonstration of Elizabethan stage combat techniques. This includes an explanation of how stage fighting was used by Shakespeare and his contemporaries in Early Modern plays.
Price: £100
Printing the Plays
Hardly anything written in Shakespeare’s hand survives today: we have his plays and poems only because they were printed as books. Using a full-size recreation of a 17th century printing press, we’ll show you the amazingly sophisticated methods behind making books. Discover the remarkable and precarious journey of playwrights ’words from the stage to the page. Maximum of 45 people (please note that this demonstration is limited to 25 people per demo, larger groups will be split over two time slots).
Price: £60
