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.
Winner of Best Guided Tour at the 2024 London For Groups Awards.
EXPLORE SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
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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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.
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.
Discover MoreTHEMED 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.
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.
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.
Discover MoreTOUR MEETING POINT
Everything you need to know to plan your visit to our Guided Tours.
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
Opening times, information about getting here and more.
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