Shakespeare's Globe

London, United Kingdom

Shakespeare's Globe in London is a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan open‑air theatre where the Bard’s plays were originally performed. Visitors can attend staged productions or join guided tours that bring the history of early modern drama to life.

Why choose Shakespeare's Globe

You’ll feel the pulse of Elizabethan theatre in a setting that mirrors the original stage, something a conventional museum can’t replicate. The combination of live performance and behind‑the‑scenes tours offers a uniquely immersive glimpse into Shakespeare’s world.

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Start your Southbank morning at Shakespeare's Globe

Begin with a guided tour of the Globe, then wander to nearby market stalls for a bite before lunch.

1. Morning — Shakespeare's Globe
2. 11:00 — Borough Market
3. 12:30 — Bread Ahead Bakery | Borough Market

Visit tips

• Check the performance schedule online; tours and shows run at different times.
• Arrive early for guided tours to avoid the midday crowd.
• Check the schedule ahead; performances and tours run at different times.
• Arrive early for tours to avoid the midday crowd.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1–2 hours
• Best time of day: Morning, before 11:00
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.6 by 24742 reviewers
• Tags: theatre history, live performance, guided tours, cultural immersion

Nearby attractions

• Borough Market — market, 7 min walk
• St. John — restaurant, 18 min walk
• Bread Ahead Bakery | Borough Market — bakery, 7 min walk
• Ikoyi Restaurant — restaurant, 17 min walk
• Kappacasein Dairy — restaurant, 7 min walk
• Trivet — restaurant, 14 min walk

More things to do in London

• Borough Market
• Madame Tussauds London
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
• London Zoo
• Dishoom Covent Garden
• Hampton Court Palace

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