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Expert guides take visitors into areas normally off-limits to the public, such as rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops. 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Hear how the original 1599 theatre survived plague, fire and political oppression and rose again in the 1990s as part of one man's radical vision. The tour also includes a walk-through exhibition space with seasonally curated displays, interactive costumes and props, and for a limited time face painting. 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Run by Shakespeare's Globe, it lets you enter through the stage door into the tiring house and step out onto the stage, a photo opportunity only this tour offers. An expert guide then tells the story of the wooden 'O': how the original 1599 theatre survived plague, fire and political oppression and was rebuilt in the 1990s through one man's radical vision. The tour runs about two hours, is delivered in English and suitable for all ages, with the open-air tour going ahead in all weather.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/premium-globe-guided-tour-38520/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/premium-globe-guided-tour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b64e6f3e0880ed03d6c6fd884a3e1eee088e31cf563676b7978b12362dc5a159-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tea and Tour", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-23T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Opera House", "address": "Bow Street, WC2E 9DD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/tea-and-tour-dates", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/ballet"], "description": "Tea and Tour is a ballet-themed guided tour at the Royal Opera House that goes behind the scenes and explores the history of Swan Lake. The Royal Opera House runs it, and it lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes, suitable for ages 12 and up. It begins with an hour-long guided tour, where visitors can see the original feathered tutu and headdress worn by dancers over the years. Afterwards, afternoon tea is served in the Balconies Restaurant in the Paul Hamlyn Hall, with live music from a pianist and a choice of Traditional, Vegetarian, or Vegan and Gluten-Free menus.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tea-and-tour-38330/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2688eee1280c7db7c7be17ff8ececac578144c4b117da844a53b96c3d88a2d30-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tours", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane", "address": "Catherine Street 57, WC2B 5JF London", "price": "£22.50", "price_from": "22.50", "price_to": "22.50", "tickets_url": "https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/theatre"], "description": "Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tours are guided walking tours through one of London's historic theatres, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes with 20 spaces per tour. The tours are run by the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the oldest theatre on the same site in the world, set in the heart of Covent Garden. Visitors explore the beautifully renovated building and learn about the birthplace of the musical, modern pantomime, moving scenery and naturalistic acting. The tour also covers the origins of theatrical terms like Crew, Props and Box Office, royal scandal, murder and the theatre's famous ghosts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/theatre-royal-drury-lane-tours-65442/", "official_url": "https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-royal-drury-lane-tours/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/733237527f9bb42fe332448d181b897c908b4fdb6cd4266211a4581ef5837957-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£25.00", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/shakespeares-true-crimes-walking-tour/", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "Shakespeare’s Walking Tour is an outdoor guided walk through Bankside, London’s original theatre district. Expert guides from Shakespeare’s Globe lead visitors through over 400 years of history, bringing to life stories of Thameside ferrymen, animal-baiting sports, and The Rose, the Elizabethan playhouse where some of Shakespeare’s earliest plays are believed to have been first performed. Tickets include entry to the exhibition about the history and magic behind Shakespeare’s Globe. 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The project, designed by Haworth Tompkins and completed in 2025, expands the theatre's creative, learning and community facilities and improves accessibility. Visitors will see the timber structure, recycled materials and passive design strategies behind its lower-impact approach, including the Cafe/Bar, Writers' Room, Clore Learning Centre, Greene Studio and a rooftop terrace.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/study-tour-backstage-at-the-old-vic-48054/", "official_url": "https://nla.london/events/study-tour-backstage-at-the-old-vic", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c2fade693892d8e74797fc6ea963d79f30a5dfba30c8cae5039fefd8793c5690-2000.webp"}, {"title": "History Tours", "start": "2026-10-31T17:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wilton's Music Hall", "address": "Graces Alley 1, E1 8JB London", "price": "£10", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "35.00", "tickets_url": "https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/the-little-match-girl/#Tickets_in", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "History Tours is a guided tour of Wilton's Music Hall, a historic building that was once a Victorian sailors' pub. The tours were devised by a Wilton's researcher and historian and last approximately one hour. They tell how the pub went from music hall to Methodist Mission and was forgotten before becoming the venue it is today. They offer a glimpse into the life of the last surviving building of its kind and suit students, researchers and anyone who would like to learn more about this historic venue.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/history-tours-40340/", "official_url": "https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/history-tours-5/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/456a0104124476acf38e7630dfd8875956cb72f80ee8e4192e8be00029a050a2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£23.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "23.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/sword-fighting-demonstration/", "category": "tours", "tags": ["literature/classics", "occasion/halloween", "society/folklore"], "description": "The Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour is a family-friendly spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre that brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare's most chilling plays. It is run at Shakespeare's Globe, an open-air theatre, as part of its Guided Tours. The tour covers the Three Witches' spells in Macbeth, Hamlet's father's ghost, Shakespeare's love of the supernatural, grisly medical practices of his time, folktales of creatures like the Thames River Monster, and traditional ways to protect against evil spirits. Tickets include entry to the exhibition, the tour runs about an hour, is in English and suitable for all ages, though some content may scare younger audiences.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ghosts-ghouls-family-tour-38515/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0d8c6b477fde7b8ecbe8447586996db1d22e387dbf18f4a623463a3acf70c672-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tours of the Duke of York's", "start": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Picturehouse Central", "address": "Great Windmill Street, W1D 7DH London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00018589/primetime?filter=", "category": "tours", "tags": ["film/film-history"], "description": "Tours of the Duke of York's is a guided morning tour of the historic Duke of York's Picturehouse, the nation's oldest surviving cinema and a beloved part of Brighton's heritage. It is run by the Duke of York's Picturehouse, whose guides lead visitors around the Grade II-listed building, including behind the scenes in the projection booth. Over roughly one hour and 45 minutes, participants learn about over 115 years of history, from its earliest days as a grand Edwardian picture palace to the changing culture of cinema-going, and hear the personal stories of the characters who shaped this iconic Brighton landmark. Attendees receive a free souvenir postcard, are encouraged to ask questions, and can take photos in most areas; spaces are limited to 16 people and pre-booking is essential.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tours-of-the-duke-of-yorks-63865/", "official_url": "http://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00014888/tours-of-the-duke-of-york-s", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c1bde24f762711f3e32f2c643e5414d30b9e6c257fc667f917c0a641b49e0b2e-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Ghost Tours- The Barbican After Dark", "start": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-13T00:00:00Z", "place": "Barbican Centre (Cinema)", "address": "Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS London", "price": "From £8", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://onecitylondon.com/shop/", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/local-history/ghosts"], "description": "Ghost Tours - The Barbican After Dark is an atmospheric after-dark walking tour through the Barbican Centre, exploring the site's hidden past and the unexplained experiences reported by Barbican staff. It is hosted at the Barbican Centre, whose Brutalist building stands over nearly two thousand years of history, from Roman forts and burial grounds to plague pits, fire, war and ruin. Participants hear stories of mysterious voices, fleeting figures and strange encounters in spaces that feel different once the building falls silent. The tour concludes in the Library Stack Rooms, a space surrounded by decades of stories, sightings and unexplained events.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ghost-tours-the-barbican-after-dark-37585/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4c2bfc58b4232ec99159b279d5678c5df273c77a6057f23a260f0639827c7ab9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Secrets Uncovered Tour", "start": "2026-10-31T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Battle of Britain Bunker - RAF Uxbridge", "address": "Wren Avenue, UB10 0GG Uxbridge", "price": "£ 15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/wwii"], "description": "Secrets Uncovered Tour is a guided visit taking people behind closed doors into hidden rooms, underground corridors and rarely seen objects that have been inaccessible to the public for many years. It is run at the Battle of Britain Bunker, and uncovers the stories of the men and women who worked tirelessly behind the scenes during the Battle of Britain and beyond, shaping the course of history. The tour is approximately 90 minutes long and is accessed via 76 steps into the Bunker, so visitors are advised to wear comfortable footwear.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/secrets-uncovered-tour-60017/", "official_url": "https://battleofbritainbunker.co.uk/events/secrets-uncovered-tour-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6fa4f173fd1d222d2959a2dd00e07178abe9f54869c7675ea46cfff5687acb19-600.webp"}, {"title": "Campus Tour", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Mary's University, Twickenham", "address": "Waldegrave Road 268, TW1 4SX", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["society/education/higher-education"], "description": "Campus Tour is a guided walk around St Mary's University's green campus in Twickenham. It is run by the university, led by a friendly Student Ambassador who shares insights into student life and academic opportunities. Visitors can ask questions about courses and facilities, and the tour lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. Afterwards, guests are welcome to eat or drink in the campus café or canteen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/campus-tour-38827/", "official_url": "https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/events/2026/campus-tour-28-october", "image": ""}]}