Guided Tours

Our Guided Tours at Shakespeare’s Globe are an award-winning experience 400 years in the making.

From immersive history to chilling true crimes, and from family-friendly to Members’ exclusive, our fascinating range of guided tours offers something for all interests, ages and availability. Scroll down to find your unique adventure and information on how to visit us as a group or school.

All tours include entry to our exhibition, where visitors can discover the history and magic behind Shakespeare’s Globe.

BOOK A GLOBE THEATRE GUIDED TOUR

Winner of Best Guided Tour at the 2024 and 2026 London For Groups Awards.

 

GLOBE THEATRE GUIDED TOUR

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Be transported back to Shakespeare’s London, discover the magic of stagecraft, and explore the iconic Globe Theatre itself as part of the Globe Theatre Guided Tour.

Our expert Guides bring to life the thrilling story of our iconic wooden ‘O’. Hear how the original 1599 theatre survived the plague, fire and political oppression and rose again in the 1990s as part of one man’s radical vision. Join us to imagine how thousands of Londoners once packed in to see the greatest actors of the day.

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FOR FAMILIES

Introduce younger visitors to Shakespeare’s London and the theatrical world he created on one of our Guided Tours aimed at families with children ages 7+. Plus, enhance your experience with one of our exciting live demonstrations.

Sword Fighting Demonstration

The Globe's expert Fight Team bring Early Modern stage combat to life, with the chance to handle the weapons yourself!
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
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Festive Family Tour

Celebrate the holiday season on a Festive Family Tour of the magical Globe Theatre. Hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time and the folk traditions that people practiced to welcome in winter.
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Elizabethan Costume Demonstration

An entertaining, interactive demonstration of the fashions and fashion faux pas of Shakespeare's world. Includes the chance to try clothes on yourself. Suitable for all ages.
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GROUP GUIDED TOURS

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 the Globe Theatre Guided Tour with a discounted ticket rate, plus take advantage of special dining options at Swan Bar & Restaurant.

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THEMED GUIDED TOURS

Our special themed Guided Tours allow you to experience the magic of our wooden ‘O’ through different lenses, allowing you to dive deeper into Shakespeare’s history and plays.

Pride Guided Tour

Step inside our iconic wooden ‘O’ for a special tour that brings to life the queer characters and stories from Shakespeare's life and writing, and Elizabethan London.
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Heaven to Hell Tour

Become a Member (from £5 a month) to unlock our backstage tours. Guided by an experienced production team member, view the thatched roof up close, walk the stage, and venture into the Globe's hidden depths.
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Globe Theatre

Premium Globe Guided Tour

An unparalleled experience that transports you back to Shakespeare’s London with an exclusive view from the Globe Theatre stage.
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Much Ado About Nothing Guided Tour. A red carpeted floor covered in glitter, heart-shaped balloons and a high heeled shoe.

Much Ado About Nothing: Guided Tour

This unique Much Ado About Nothing themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre delves into the history, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s comedy of wit and wooing.
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As You Like It. A person wearing white clothes, jewellery and a veil stands in front of a dark forest, with pink flowers around them.

As You Like It Guided Tour

Take our unique As You Like It themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre and discover more about Shakespeare’s wild comedy in the Forest of Arden.
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WALKING TOURS

Step away from the Globe and let our expert Guides show you around Bankside and beyond, and learn about the intriguing, entertaining and surprising history of our local area.

Shakespeare's Walking Tour

This unique experience includes a walking tour of Bankside, London’s original theatre district bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life.
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Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour

Explore the streets around the Globe with expert Guides and discover the intriguing criminal history of the Bankside area and its people, including Shakespeare himself. 
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Twilight Walking Tour

Explore the Bankside area and be transported back to London's 'Kingdom of Night' and discover Shakespeare's fascination with the dark.
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TOUR MEETING POINT

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

Map of Shakespeare's Globe main site. From New Globe Walk along the east side of the site, doors open onto the main foyer, from which the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Swan Bar & Restaurant, shop, and toilets can be accessed. The foyer also opens out onto an outdoor piazza, which wraps around the circular Globe theatre. Separately, the Tours Entrance to the site is located to the north of the site (accessed via Bankside). A red arrow points to the tours entrance and another to the main entrance.

Bankside Tours Entrance:
Globe Theatre Guided Tour
Shakespeare’s Walking Tour
Elizabethan Costume Demonstration
Swordfighting Demonstration

Main Entrance Foyer:
Pride Guided Tour
Shakespeare’s True Crimes Walking Tour
Show Themed Guided Tours
Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour
Twilight Walking Tour
Festive Family Tour

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