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Exploring Royal and Maritime Greenwich in London

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About this activity

Greenwich is a unique heritage site with royal connections, where you can find amazing historic buildings. On the tour you can enjoy the views of the River Thames and take photos of the most spectacular views of from Greenwich Park, Additionally as an experienced tour guide and longtime Greenwich resident, I can add value to your tour. I can share my local knowledge as well as fascinating, entertaining and quirky stories from the past and present of Greenwich.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Entrance to National Maritime Museum
    • Tea and coffee
    • Entrance to Queen's House

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Entrance to Cutty Sark
    • Entrance to Old Royal Observatory

    Itinerary

    1. Cutty Sark

      We will meet outside Cutty Sark, the only surviving teaclipper in the world. You will hear about the history and its journeys to and from Asia including some interesting stories.

      20 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    2. Old Royal Naval College

      We will admire Christopher Wren's 17th century masterpiece, how it started as a naval hospital and ended as a university today.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. National Maritime Museum

      We will visit this museum, to discover Britain's maritime history, including galleries about Nelson, Battle of Trafalgar, see objects like wonderful figureheads , 300 year old Prince Federick's barge and many more.

      40 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Queen's House

      Queen’s House

      Queen’s House is a historic royal residence built between in early 1600's, by architect Inigo Jones, for Anne of Denmark, the queen of King James I. Queen’s House is one of the most important buildings in British architectural history, first classical Palladian style building in England. It is famous for its beautiful stair case.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      The observatory was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II, built by Christopher Wren, on the highest point of Greenwich Park. For centuries Royal Astronmers worked here, establishing Longitude which improved safety in shipping and navigation in the seas. Nowadays it is a museum where you can stand on the prime Meridian Line and admire the famous John Harrison maritime clocks.

      30 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Meeting point is next to Cutty Sark visitor entrance near the Gypsy Moth Pub.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • Outside the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    Supplied by
    Muhsin Mustafa
    Product code
    321211P1

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