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.
Our recommendations in Shakespeare's Globe
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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Book this self-guided tour of London now to explore the city at your pace using an app with over 130 points of interest, sights and walking tours.
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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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Book this self-guided tour of London now to explore the city at your pace using an app with over 130 points of interest, sights and walking tours.
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Book your River Thames bike tour to see sights like Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and more in London.
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Evening River Thames bike tour with beer tasting
Book a small-group evening bike tour along the River Thames. Cycle through London taking in the iconic sites and enjoy a tasting of English beer.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in London’s South Bank - sightseeing secrets and riverside riddles
Unlock and experience the local secrets of London's South Bank on this playful self-guided walk. Along the way, enjoy meaningful moments of discovery; explore, learn and have fun!
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How to get there
Shakespeare's Globe
London
United Kingdom
Reviews Shakespeare's Globe
“Busfahrer sind gut gefahren, sehr freundlich. Abends hat es etwas früh geendet.”
“The tour was great. The bus stop was immediately identified according to the map.”
