Things to do in Shakespeare's Globe
Discover the iconic tribute to Shakespeare on the banks of the River Thames. Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse built in 1599, where audiences saw some of William Shakespeare’s best-known plays. In 1613, it burned to the ground and a second Globe was built on the same site in 1614. The second Globe theatre was demolished in 1644 and the modern reconstruction standing today was opened to the public in 1994.
Learn about Shakespeare's life and works, the fascinating stories of Elizabethan theatre and how this imaginative and experimental open-air theatre space works today. Plays are staged during the summer and in winter the theatre is used for educational purposes. Guided tours are available all year round and give visitors a chance to discover the history and construction of this iconic building.
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London city tour hop-on hop-off bus
Book your London city hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Hop aboard the double-decker open-top bus and enjoy the best views of the city!
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Uber Boat by Thames Clippers one-way ticket
Enjoy the fastest fleet on the Thames with this one-way trip aboard the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
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The London Pass® with access to 95+ attractions
Book The London Pass® to enjoy access to 95+ attractions, tours, and experiences! Save up to 50%* on iconic London attractions!
Book your River Thames bike tour to see sights like Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and more in London.
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London city tour hop-on hop-off bus
Book your London city hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Hop aboard the double-decker open-top bus and enjoy the best views of the city!
en, it, fr, es, ar, +5 de, pt, ru, ja, zh
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers one-way ticket
Enjoy the fastest fleet on the Thames with this one-way trip aboard the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
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The London Pass® with access to 95+ attractions
Book The London Pass® to enjoy access to 95+ attractions, tours, and experiences! Save up to 50%* on iconic London attractions!
Book your River Thames bike tour to see sights like Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and more in London.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in London’s South Bank - sightseeing secrets and riverside riddles
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Shakespeare's Globe
London
United Kingdom
Reviews Shakespeare's Globe
“Very helpful staff, well run & organised tour! Looking forward to experiencing it again on another route.”
“This was a great way to see the city. Definitely worth the price. Study the routes, We made the mistake of doing the one that stayed open longer and didn't get to see all of the other line. Great time. Cruise was very informative and funny.”
