Shakespeare on Bankside
The best Globe Theatre tours
The Globe's own tour, a play from the yard and a Bankside history walk. Here is which to pick, and what to know about rain and refunds.
See our 3 picks
The Globe Theatre tour takes about an hour and starts from €33. It is free to cancel.
To see a play, buy from the Globe's own box office or the ticket here. The play ticket starts from €14 and is non-refundable. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 3 picks for Shakespeare's Globe
The Globe's own guided tour, a Bankside history walk and a ticket for a play. Only the play ticket is non-refundable.
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from €33 per person Our top pick 1 hour 4.7 (950) reviews on GetYourGuide
Shakespeare's Globe guided tour
A guided tour of the rebuilt Elizabethan playhouse, plus entry to the exhibition. You can try on costumes from shows on the Globe stage.
Best for Anyone curious about Shakespeare
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from €31 per person 2 h 30 min 4.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide
Markets, merchants and murder: Globe to Leadenhall
Few reviews so far (1). A 2.5-hour guided walk from the Globe through Borough Market to Leadenhall Market. It covers Shakespeare's London and the Great Fire of 1666.
Best for Walkers who like history
Check availability: Markets, merchants and murder: Globe to Leadenhall on GetYourGuide - from €14 per person
Open-air play, about 1.5 hours
As You Like It at the Globe
1 h 30 min 4.3 (33) reviews on GetYourGuide
Ticket to As You Like It at the Globe
Non-refundable. A ticket to Shakespeare's comedy in the open-air theatre, with live music on stage. The play runs about 1.5 hours.
Best for Seeing a play the way it was first staged
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Globe tours and tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare's Globe guided tour | €33 per person | 1 hour | max 45 | Yes | Anyone curious about Shakespeare | The Globe runs this tour itself, and it has 4.7 from 950 reviews. |
| Markets, merchants and murder: Globe to Leadenhall | €31 per person | 2 h 30 min | max 10 | Yes | Walkers who like history | A small group of up to 10, with free cancellation, though it has only 1 review so far. |
| Ticket to As You Like It at the Globe | €14 per person | 1 h 30 min | Not stated | Non-refundable | Seeing a play the way it was first staged | The cheapest way to see a play here, from €14, with 4.3 from 33 reviews. |
Shakespeare's Globe guided tour
€33 per person1 hour 4.7 (950)
Details
- Group size
- max 45
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Anyone curious about Shakespeare
- Why we picked it
- The Globe runs this tour itself, and it has 4.7 from 950 reviews.
Markets, merchants and murder: Globe to Leadenhall
€31 per person2 h 30 min 4.0 (1)
Details
- Group size
- max 10
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Walkers who like history
- Why we picked it
- A small group of up to 10, with free cancellation, though it has only 1 review so far.
Ticket to As You Like It at the Globe
€14 per person1 h 30 min 4.3 (33)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Who it suits
- Seeing a play the way it was first staged
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest way to see a play here, from €14, with 4.3 from 33 reviews.
- None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Shakespeare's Globe: what you see on the tour
- 50 min
- guided tour
- £31
- adult, official
- 1997
- rebuilt Globe opened
On the tour you see the theatre itself, then the exhibition. The Globe says the guided part lasts 50 minutes. With the exhibition, plan about 1 hour 30 minutes.
The tour runs daily, says the Globe. It is in English, with info sheets in several languages. The Globe lists the tour at £31 for adults and £14 for under 16s.
You climb 4 or 8 flights of outside stairs. Lift access depends on the day. It is a working theatre, so photos may be limited.
Across the river and east, Tower of London tickets make a second history stop; see our Tower guide.
Getting there
The Globe is at 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT. The nearest Tube is London Bridge, about 9 minutes' walk.
Blackfriars and Mansion House are about 10 minutes away. Southwark is about 15. Bankside Pier is right outside, with a river bus every 20 minutes.
Globe Theatre tickets for a play
The cheapest way to see a play is to stand in the yard. The Globe sells £10 standing tickets for all shows, while they last. It also releases £5 Rush tickets each week.
The As You Like It ticket on GetYourGuide starts from €14. It is non-refundable, so book it only once your date is firm.
The yard has no roof. Plays go ahead in all weather, and the Globe sells ponchos on site.
A Shakespeare walk on Bankside
For a walk instead of a play, the Globe to Leadenhall tour starts at the Globe. It visits Borough Market and Leadenhall Market in 2.5 hours. It is not for children under 9.
Borough Market is nearby, so you can eat there before or after your visit.
Is this the original Globe?
No, today's Globe is a rebuild that opened in 1997. The Globe's own site says the first one was built in 1599.
It burned down in 1613 when a cannon set the roof alight. It was rebuilt in 1614 and closed in 1642. The new Globe stands close to the old site on Bankside.
Before you book the Globe
Know the refund rules
The tour and the walk have free cancellation. The play ticket is non-refundable.
Dress for the weather
The yard is open to the sky. Tours and plays go ahead in rain, and ponchos are sold on site.
Pay by card
The Globe is a cashless site. No glass is allowed, and the cloakroom costs £2.50 per item.
Find the start
Tours meet at 21 New Globe Walk. London Bridge station is about 9 minutes' walk.
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