Guided Tours
Our Guided Tours here at Shakespeare’s Globe are an experience 400 years in the making.
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 Walking tour?
Or this summer, take our first ever Pride Guided Tour or upgrade your show experience with one of our unique show related tours; the Much Ado About Nothing Guided Tour, the Henry VIII Guided Tour, or The Tempest Guided Tour.
GLOBE THEATRE GUIDED TOUR
Step back in time and discover Shakespeare’s iconic open-air theatre, here in the heart of London.
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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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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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.
Discover MoreSHAKESPEARE’S WALKING TOUR
Delve into the history of Bankside as a theatre district with our Shakespeare’s Walking Tour.
Find out more about The Rose Playhouse, the original Globe, and immerse yourself in the London that Shakespeare would have known.
Discover MorePRIDE GUIDED TOUR
Step inside our iconic wooden ‘O’ for our first ever Pride Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre this summer.
Take a deep dive into an important era in LGBTQ+ history, explore the queer relationships between characters in some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays and much more.
Discover MoreRELAXED GUIDED TOUR
Step inside the Globe theatre for a relaxed theatre event, created to offer a meaningful and memorable experience in a reduced sensory environment.
These visits have been made for neurodiverse, autistic and learning-disabled audiences and their friends and family, without the usual restrictions of a guided tour.
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SWAN BAR & RESTAURANT
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.
Discover MoreSAM 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.
More information coming soon!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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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