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Buckingham PalacevsShakespeare's Globe Theatre
Both are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre scores marginally higher than Buckingham Palace. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 10 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Fodor's.
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA
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Fodor's "It's rare to get a chance to see how the other half—well, other minute fraction—lives and works." Full review
Concierge "The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big."
Frommer's "The setting is glorious, sat between two great sweeping parks (Green and St. James's) at the end of an elegant tree-lined boulevard (The Mall)." Full review
Time Out "As the home of the Queen, the palace is usually closed to visitors, but you may view the interior for a brief period each summer while the Windsors are away on their holidays." Full review
Not For Tourists "Unofficial HQ for Fathers For Justice."
Let's Go "From late July to early October, though, the royals head to Balmoral, and the State Rooms are opened to the public." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Buckingham Palace is a focal point for Londoners and visitors alike; the city's uplifting royal ceremonial events, uniting monarch and people, primarily take place here and in its vicinity." Full review
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Don't miss the Changing of the Guard at 11.30 on the dot.
Afar Magazine "The residence and office of Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working palaces of the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a taste of royalty, make for Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Monarch." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour...you'll have access to the 19 State Rooms where the queen and members of the royal family host guests for state, ceremonial and official affairs" Full review
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Time Out Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Not For Tourists Let's Go Fodor's Michelin Guide
Departures Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT
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Time Out "Shakespeare’s Globe has been an unbridled success, underpinned in part by its educational programme." Full review
Frommer's "This is a recent re-creation of one of the most important public theatres ever built, Shakespeare's Globe, where the Bard premiered many of his most famous plays." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Watch plays like they used to—standing up—in this modern reconstruction of William Shakespeare's The Globe." Full review
Not For Tourists "The Bard's famous playhouse reconstructed."
Let's Go "A ticket to the exhibitions and tour... includes a 45min. walkthrough of the theater, chock full of anecdotes about bear-baiting, current productions, and the list of fire hazards." Full review
Fodor's "This spectacular theater is a replica of Shakespeare's open-roof, wood-and-thatch Globe Playhouse." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The centre's brief is to encourage the study and dramatic interpretation of Shakespeare's work." Full review
Departures "From April to October, open-air productions are staged in this authentic oak-and-thatch replica of an Elizabethan theater." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Shakespeare’s plays were first performed at London’s Globe theater several centuries ago." Full review
Afar Magazine "Don’t let anyone tell you that going to the Globe Theatre is what the tourists do. It’s what theatre lovers do. " Full review
