3+3+Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Guided Tour
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A 45-minute guided tour of the reconstructed Globe Theatre on Bankside, 230 metres from the original 1599 site. Access covers the stage, yard, galleries and the exhibition on Elizabethan theatre. Guides cover Tudor stagecraft, the 1997 rebuild and Sam Wanamaker's 40-year campaign. Rehearsal days can restrict access.
- The only working Elizabethan-style theatre in the world using oak peg-and-mortise construction and a thatched roof.
- The reconstruction used hand-made bricks, oak framing and lime plaster to period specification.
- Reviewers flag the stage-access moment and the acoustics demonstration as the core differentiators over a standard museum visit.
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Tips
- Morning tours run more reliably; matinee days trim afternoon slots.
- Sam Wanamaker Playhouse (indoor candle-lit Jacobean replica) runs a separate tour.
- Photography is allowed in the auditorium without flash.
- The yard is uncovered; summer sun and winter cold affect comfort.
- Post-tour exhibition adds another 30 minutes.
Summary
Join a guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and learn about its history and stagecraft.
Step inside the theatre, often called 'wooden O', as guides explain how the original building, first constructed in 1599, survived events like the plague, fire, and political challenges before being rebuilt in the 1990s.
Discover how the theatre was designed, how performances were staged in Shakespeare’s time, and what it meant to the people of London.
The tour covers over 400 years of history and gives you a clear picture of how the Globe works both then and now.
What is Included
- Live guide
- Guided tour
Meeting & Instructions
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Additional Info
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Live Guide: English
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Supplier: Shakespeare Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, GB, SE19DT
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is not possible for this product.
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