Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Guided Tour

In 1599, a massive circular oak structure came into being to bring to life the most famous tragedies and comedies of history. This “O of Wood” withstood flames, plague epidemics, and political closures before its faithful reconstruction at the end of the 20th century. Accompanied by a guide, you explore this open-air space to understand the rudimentary yet ingenious stagecraft techniques of the 17th century. The experience sheds light on the daily lives of the actors of the time and the excitement of an audience that actively participated in the spectacle. This four-century historical journey offers an authentic look behind the scenes of a monument of world culture, revealing its construction secrets and its central social role in old London.