Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour
At a glance
Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour is a 1h – 2h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Shakespeare's Globe. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 789 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $37.68 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entrance to the interactive exhibition, Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Highlights
- Rated 4.5/5 by 789 travellers
- Small group of up to 14 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 14 travellers
- Languages
- German, Russian, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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! Their expert guide-storytellers provide a fascinating tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 Playhouse, the London Shakespeare would have known and the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s. Their guides will also bring the theatre to life exploring how the ‘wooden ‘O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.
What's included
What's included
- Entrance to the interactive exhibition
- Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Step inside this faithful recreation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Globe theatre. Imagine it as it would have been at the centre of London’s notorious Bankside entertainment district.
Throughout the year their expert guides bring this extraordinary open-air theatre to life in a 45 minute guided tour, with colourful stories of the 1599 Globe, the reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the building works today as an imaginative and experimental theatre space. Take a seat ‘within this wooden ‘O’’ – listen, absorb and ask questions as the secrets of the Globe unfold.
Explore the new exhibition space and become immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of Shakespeare's London.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visitors need to arrive at the Guided Tours Entrance on Bankside opposite the river, where a staff member will greet you
- We advise visitors arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
- Duration of guided tour is 45 minute, guests may then explore the exhibition at their own pace.
- The Globe is a working theatre, tour times vary due to performance schedules or sometimes take place during rehearsals (giving you an exclusive look at the rehearsal process!).
- Guided tours take place in all weather.
- There is no dress code, but we recommend visitors wear appropriate clothing and footwear as tours take place outdoors.
- This tour will have a maximum group of 45 people.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $37.68 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Entrance to the interactive exhibition; Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Russian, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 789 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
