Highlights
Timed entry for the Globe Theatre Guided Tour (~50 minutes) led by expert guides; tours run year-round and continue in all weather. Exhibition access may be included/limited depending on the day.
About this experience
A faithful, working reconstruction of Shakespeare’s open-air playhouse on Bankside. Do the 50-minute guided tour for the stories, stagecraft demos, and “how this wooden O works today.” It’s an easy first-timer win a few minutes’ walk from Tate Modern.
What's included
- Timed entry for the Globe Theatre Guided Tour (~50 minutes) led by expert guides; tours run year-round and continue in all weather. Exhibition access may be included/limited depending on the day.
Who it's for
- All ages welcome; under-16s with an adult. Accessible routes available; it’s an outdoor/covered venue with some steps in galleries.
What you'll do
- Meet at the tour point, step inside the timber theatre, hear the origin/rebuild story, and learn how actors, musicians, and audiences use the space today. Expect plenty of Q&A and great photo angles when allowed.
Before you go
- Tickets are date/time-specific. Adult prices commonly from ~£22 online (child ~£15) and can vary with season/closures. Arrive ~15 minutes early.
- Bag policy: max size 40 × 35 × 19 cm; oversized bags cannot be admitted or stored on site. Security screening in place.
Good to know
- Address: 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT (Bankside). Nearest Tube/rail: Blackfriars, Mansion House, London Bridge — all a short walk.
- Sister venue on site: the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse runs tours/shows seasonally—nice add-on if timings fit.
Why this is worth it
Inside the Globe with a pro guide: 50 minutes of theatre gossip, architecture nerdery, and prime photo ops—book a timed slot and pack light (small bags only).