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Guided Tours

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

Immerse yourself in our thrilling history as part of Shakespeare’s Globe Story & Tour, visit us as a group, school or family, or explore the secrets and stories of our local area, Bankside, and beyond on one of our walking tours?

We also offer speciality themed tours including a Pride Guided Tour, Shakespeare’s Printers & Playscripts Tour, show-specific tours and our Members’ Only Heaven to Hell Tour.

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE STORY & TOUR

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.

GROUP GUIDED TOURS

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.

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

SAM WANAMAKER PLAYHOUSE TOUR

PLAN YOUR VISIT

ALL EVENTS

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Twilight Walking Tour

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

Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour

Bankside
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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The Comedy of Errors Guided Tour

Globe Theatre
Explore the Globe Theatre and be introduced to the plot, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s madcap comedy.
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

Globe Theatre
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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The Duchess of Malfi: Guided Tour

Bankside
Make Shakespeare’s Globe your winter wonderland and spend a day on Bankside filled with thrilling theatre, family fun and holiday treats for all ages.