Shakespeare's Globe Tour & Exhibition

Discover the Globe Exhibition & Tour, that gives you an opportunity to learn more about the unique building and it's most famous playwright, Shakespeare.

Visit the engaging and informative Exhibition and explore the life of Shakespeare. Based under the Globe Theatre, you will explore the London where he lived and the theatre for which he wrote.

Enjoy visiting the Globe as it would have been the centre of what was once London's most notorious entertainment district, surrounded by raucous taverns and bawdy-houses.

Please notice that the Globe theatre is an open-air arena. As British weather is often inclement, it is advisable to bring waterproofs, especially in winter.

The guided tours of both the Globe Theatre and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse are only in English.

With tours of the Globe Theatre, free information sheets are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese, Romania, Greek and Hungarian, and these can be picked up on the day of your visit. welcome to translate as the guide gives the tour.

A complimentary audio guide for the Exhibition only is available in English, French, German Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin.

Important: Opening times are on monday from 09:30 a.m. till 05:00 p.m. Tuesday till Saturday from 09:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. and on sunday from 09:30 a.m. till 11:00 a.m.

Important: THIS IS NOT A TICKET. An additional voucher will be sent by email containing a reference number to gain entrance. If the requested date is not available you will be contacted with an alternative.

Please take Photo ID with you.

Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside SE1 9DT. Nearest Tube Station London Bridge ( Northern, Jubilee) and Railway Station London Bridge.