Royal Greenwich Half Day Walking Tour

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Cutty Sark

   Cutty Sark is a legendary 19th-century tea clipper and one of the last of its kind. Built in 1869, it played a key role in Britain’s global maritime trade, racing to bring tea from China to London. Today, preserved in Greenwich, Cutty Sark stands as a powerful symbol of Britain’s naval heritage, seafaring innovation, and commercial ambition.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Old Royal Naval College

   Raul, Old Royal Naval College

   Raul, Old Royal Naval College is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and one of Britain’s most important historic sites. Originally commissioned as a royal palace, it was transformed in the late 17th century into a naval hospital under the patronage of Queen Mary II. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and his successors, the complex reflects royal ambition, maritime power, and architectural grandeur, with the Painted Hall standing as a lasting symbol of Britain’s royal and naval heritage.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   National Maritime Museum

   National Maritime Museum explores Britain’s seafaring past and its impact on global history. Located in the heart of Greenwich, the museum traces the nation’s naval power, exploration, and trade through historic ships’ models, maps, instruments, and artworks, highlighting the close link between maritime achievement, empire, and national identity.

   1 heure•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Queen's House

   Queen's House is a landmark of classical architecture and the first fully Renaissance-style building in England. Designed by Inigo Jones in the early 17th century, it introduced strict symmetry, proportion, and restrained elegance inspired by Italian Renaissance ideals. Its clean lines, harmonious spaces, and the iconic Tulip Stairs mark a decisive break from medieval architectural traditions and set a new standard for royal architecture in Britain.

   1 heure•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Greenwich

   Greenwich Park

   Greenwich Park is one of London’s oldest Royal Parks, offering sweeping views over the River Thames and the city beyond. Long associated with royal hunting and leisure, the park combines formal avenues with open landscapes and is crowned by the Royal Observatory, reflecting its historic links to monarchy, science, and navigation.

   30 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Royal Observatory

   Royal Observatory was founded in 1675 to advance astronomy and improve navigation at sea. From here, astronomers mapped the skies and refined timekeeping, leading to the establishment of the Prime Meridian in 1884. This made Greenwich the global reference point for longitude and time, cementing its central role in the history of science, navigation, and astronomy.

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Point de rendez-vous

Cutty Sark DLR Station

La carte montre Londres. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.