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Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tours

4.5
(347 Reviews )

from €18.90

Opening Hours

clockMarch to October

Duration

clock1 hour 30 minutes

What It Is

  • An interesting overview of how the Londoners entertained themselves in the era of Shakespeare and Elizabeth I.
  • An insightful journey into the 16th century London that reveals the way of life of the celebrated playwright.
  • The activity introducing the history of the Globe Theatre, for which Shakespeare wrote.
  • A self-guided tour of the Exhibition and the guided tour of the Globe Theatre's auditorium.
  • Imagine performances written by the playwright, such as Hamlet, played on the theatre's scene.

Your Experience With Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tours

  • Take a tour of the Globe Theatre and travel back in time to learn about the London of the Elizabethan era.
  • Enjoy the exhibition revealing the life of Shakespeare and his writing for the popular Globe Theatre.
  • Have an insightful guided tour of the theatre and its auditorium.
  • Learn the past and the present of the famous theatre and how "Wooden O" operates.
  • Listen to recordings of the gripping 16th century performances by means of an audio guide.

What Shakespeare's Globe Guided Tours Includes?

  • Admission to the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
  • A self-guided tour of the exhibition with the complimentary audio guide.
  • A guided tour of the auditorium of the theatre.

Things Before Go

  • Sometimes guided tours aren't available if the show takes place at the Globe Theatre.
  • In those cases, you can attend the Exhibition and have a guided tour of the Rose Theatre, an archaeological site nearby.
  • Dress accordingly to weather conditions.

Tips

  • The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is an open-top venue, so check the weather forecast before booking the tour.
  • If you attend the performance, taking photos isn't allowed during the show.
  • This doesn't apply for intermissions.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Joining the activity is the right thing to do for the admirers of Shakespeare's work and literature in general.
  • The entertaining tour sends you back in time, which is why people interested in history should consider booking the tour.
  • If theatrical shows are among your passions, don't miss the tour when you are in London.

Travellers Talk

  • Travelers that took the tour found it very entertaining and insightful.
  • They have a great opinion of their guides and recommend them wholeheartedly to guests that consider booking the activity.
  • The participants enjoyed the atmosphere and have a great opinion of the related exhibition.
  • Their comments indicate that the worth of the tour exceeds its cost.

Best Times to Visit

  • Taking the tour is best on a sunny and pleasant day.

Ticket Information


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      Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the entrance facing the River Thames, London

    Disabled Access

      Please advise in advance if you need wheelchair assistance to join the activity.

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