Our most enduring icon, we have William Shakespeare to thank for a staggering 1700 of the words we use today. Get to know this most celebrated of playwrights and poets at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, nestled on the south bank of the Thames. The building, a reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse where the great man made history, is a sight to behold. Meet the tour guide and embark on an eye-opening journey through the theatre while hearing about Shakespeare's life, times and works. Head beneath the theatre to enter the exhibition, entrance to which is included. Ogle at the incredible collection of stage costumes and benefit from an audio guide. Drama, history and legend collide on this extraordinary tour