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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English, Turkish
Operated by: Muhsin Mustafa

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to National Maritime Museum
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Entrance to Queen's House

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance to Cutty Sark
Not included: Entrance to Old Royal Observatory

Itinerary

Cutty Sark

20 min Admission not included

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.
Old Royal Naval College

30 min

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

40 min

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.
Queen's House

30 min

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.
Royal Observatory Greenwich

30 min Admission not included

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.