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 on our Globe Theatre Guided Tour, winner of Best Guided Tour at the 2024 London For Groups Awards!
Your group of up to 45 people will enjoy a discounted ticket rate, plus take advantage of special dining options at Swan Bar & Restaurant.
Use this page to explore your options for booking a tour, add on a performance or food & drink options and find out everything you need to know to plan your visit. Plus information about celebrating a special occasion with us and booking a theatre tour for your school.
Design your visit using the information on this page, then get in touch to book using our booking form.
GLOBE THEATRE GUIDED TOUR
Our 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!
Our expert guide-storytellers will provide your group with 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.
Our guides will also bring the theatre to life, exploring how the wooden ‘O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore our brand-new, walk-through exhibition space. Immerse your group in the sights, sounds, and secrets of Shakespeare’s London, travelling through over 400 years of fascinating history. You’ll be able to relive some of our most iconic shows with seasonally curated displays, and even have the chance to get ready for the stage yourself with interactive costumes and props.
Tours given in English. Written information sheets available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese or Simplified Chinese.
DETAILS
TICKETS
Our ticket prices are changing, please contact us for up-to-date information
Running time approx. 2 hours (including a 50 minute guided tour and self-guided time in our exhibition space)
Every 11th person goes free when you book 10 tickets. Our maximum group size per tour guide is 45 – if you would like to split into smaller groups, we can offer an additional guide for £65.00 to facilitate a more personal experience. A £2.50 booking fee is applied to all group bookings. Please read the full terms and conditions.
Plan your visit
Find out how to get here, where to stay and read our FAQs.
Everything you need to know about our access offering, including a full list of upcoming access performances.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
During your visit, it’s possible that the Globe Tour will visit multiple floors within the theatre. These levels are accessed by four or eight flights of stairs, using our external stairway tower. We are able to offer lift access to other floors, subject to operations.
We are able to offer limited level access to seats in the Middle and Upper galleries subject to operational measures. For more information, please contact email or call us on 0207 4019919.
PERFORMANCES
Tours can also be combined with a matinee or evening performance in either our Globe Theatre or Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, giving your group the opportunity to see the theatre or playhouse in action during a performance.
Browse our ‘What’s on’ and click ‘By date’ to see shows happening on the same day as your tour.
When you enquire via our booking form, please state which production and performance date and time you are interested in, for example, ‘Twelfth Night, Monday 2 August, 7.00pm’.
Please note that there may be a limited number of tickets in each price band so larger groups may need to purchase a variety of different ticket prices – you will be advised about this when making your booking.
FOOD & DRINK
Break, refuel or relax at the start or end of your tour – enjoy dining at Swan Bar & Restaurant.
Swan has beautiful dining rooms and private spaces which overlook St. Paul’s Cathedral and the majestic River Thames. Take in the stunning views of London whilst enjoying an exquisite afternoon tea experience with a theatrical twist.
SHOP
When making your booking, don’t forget to purchase one of our beautifully-illustrated guidebooks.
This lavish guide contains sections on Shakespeare’s London, the building of the first theatres, the history of the Globe Theatre and more. These make the perfect souvenir to remind you of your visit.
Pre-order in advance, via your booking form below, for just £5.00 and these will be available for your group members to collect when you arrive.
SCHOOLS
Looking to bring your school group to a tour of the Globe Theatre?
Whether you’re a primary school, secondary school or international school group, our tours are suitable for all ages and geared towards all Key Stages. You can also combine your tour with a workshop, which is a great way for pupils to engage with Shakespeare.
Find out more about what we have on offer: workshops, tours, revision days, study days and bespoke projects.
Get in touch using the online booking form below and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
SPECIAL OCCASSIONS
Parties consisting of 14 people or fewer who would like the intimacy of a private tour can get in touch to find out more. This could include a tour to celebrate an occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, or a private tour to pop that special question!
Our Ticketing & Sales team would be more than happy to arrange your visit, whatever your party size or requirement, to help you create that memorable day.
Swan Bar & Restaurant
PLAN YOUR VISIT
BOOKING FORM
Complete our Groups Guided Tours Booking Form to make a booking for any of the products listed on this page.
