Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tours
Let our expert storytellers bring the Globe to life. Explore the iconic theatre and hear tales of Elizabethan London.
Book a TourA guided tour is the best way to explore Shakespeare's Globe and learn about its fascinating history. Our award-winning tours offer something for everyone, from families to Shakespeare enthusiasts. For more practical information, see our visitors guide and check the tour opening hours.
Available Tickets
- A guided tour of the Globe Theatre
- Entrance into the exhibition
- Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
- Entry to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
- English-speaking guide
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Entry ticket
Tour Options
Discover the Globe with our range of tours
Globe Theatre Guided Tour
The classic 50-minute tour. An expert guide takes you inside the theatre, sharing stories of the original 1599 Globe, the reconstruction process, and how the space works today.
Shakespeare's Walking Tour
Explore Bankside, London's original theatre district. This walking tour brings 400 years of history to life, visiting sites connected to Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
Themed Tours
Throughout the year, special themed tours are offered, such as family-friendly tours, architectural focus tours, or even spooky ghost tours around Halloween.
Exhibition Access
Your tour ticket includes entry to the Globe's exhibition, where you can see costumes, props, and learn more about the Elizabethan world. (Note: The exhibition has seasonal closures).
What to Expect on Your Tour
On the Globe Theatre Guided Tour, you will be taken inside the magnificent "wooden O" itself. Your guide, an expert storyteller, will bring the space to life, describing the atmosphere of a 16th-century performance and explaining the architecture and craft that went into the reconstruction.
You'll hear tales of the original theatre, the great fire of 1613, and the vision of Sam Wanamaker who campaigned to rebuild it. As the Globe is a working theatre, you may even get to see actors rehearsing on stage. Tours are conducted in English, with complimentary info sheets available in several languages.
Guided Tours FAQ
Everything you need to know before your tour.