Shakespeare’s Globe Tours and Tickets

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Shakespeare's Globe ticket prices vary depending on whether you want to stand or sit. The most affordable option is a standing Groundling ticket in the yard, which starts at £5 for rush releases or £10 for standard availability. If you'd prefer a seat in the galleries, prices range from around £25 up to £65. The official 50-minute Globe Theatre Guided Tour costs £30 for adults, and many London sightseeing tours feature Shakespeare's Globe on their itineraries.

Yes, Shakespeare's Globe is well worth visiting. This reconstruction of the original open-air playhouse puts you right in the middle of theater history—whether you're watching a live performance from the yard or marveling at the timber-framed architecture from the outside. Shakespeare-themed walking tours of London provide knowledgeable guides who can fill you in on the Bard's life and times across the city.

Per one customer who booked the Booze, Brothels, & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough, "Tom was a great tour leader, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the tour. He shared so many colorful stories of the history and people of the London area/borough and their lives that we felt we were back in time with them. We highly recommend you join him for a really fun adventure."

You can visit Shakespeare's Globe Theater without a tour to see a live performance onstage. However, a tour is the best way to experience the structure's rich history. Different tours run for limited periods, such as pride-themed and child-friendly tours. You can visit the exhibition space for a discounted rate if tours aren't running on the day of your visit.

Standard tours of Shakespeare’s Globe last 50 minutes and typically depart every hour, depending on the performance schedule. They help you delve deeper into the history and construction of the Globe Theatre. After your tour, you’ll have a chance to explore the exhibition space at your own pace, so put aside 20 minutes for that.

Shakespeare's Globe is an open-air venue, and performances take place come rain or shine, so it’s a good idea to dress for both occasions, especially considering London’s weather is prone to change. If you’re visiting for an evening performance, bring a jacket for when temperatures drop. The dress code is casual.

Yes, Shakespeare’s Globe has an accessible entrance with automated doors. You can buy wheelchair-friendly tickets in advance for performances in both of the Globe’s playhouses. Tours of the theater are also wheelchair accessible, and the Globe offers signed and audio-visual performances and plenty of options for visitors with neurodivergent.

Like they would have done during the Elizabethan era, performances at Shakespeare’s Globe occur during sunshine and showers. While you’re advised to bring a rain jacket and to dress for all weather, audience members are asked not to erect umbrellas as this obstructs the view for other people.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Shakespeare's Globe. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in London:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Westminster Abbey

• Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

• London Eye

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in London.