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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 Shakespeare’s Globe Story & Tour.
In our brand-new, walk-through exhibition space, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds, and secrets of Shakespeare’s London, travelling through over 400 years of fascinating history.
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Join our new weekly Premium Guided Tour for the chance to step foot on to the Globe Stage giving you a moment to take the spotlight.
Follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest actors who have performed on the Globe Stage as you enter through stage door into the tiring house before opening the doors and walking out on to the stage.
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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 Shakespeare’s Globe Story & Tour with a discounted ticket rate, plus take advantage of special dining options at Swan Bar & Restaurant.
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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.



SAM WANAMAKER PLAYHOUSE TOUR
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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.
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Everything you need to know to plan your visit to our Guided Tours.

Bankside Tours Entrance:
Shakespeare’s Globe Story & 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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