Duration
5 hours
Age
0+
Group size
1-10
Transport
By ship
Language
English
About this experience
Greenwich is a historic district on the right bank of the Thames. It is here that the famous Prime Meridian is located - the starting point for the time zones of the Earth. The legendary clipper ship 'Cutty Sark' found its final resting place here. Nearby is the National Maritime Museum. During the tour, I will introduce you to these and other symbols of Greenwich and tell you many interesting stories about them.
What to expect
We will reach Greenwich by boat. During the water trip, you will see famous landmarks of London, about which I will tell you more:
- Palace of Westminster
- The iconic Tower of London and the most beautiful bridge in the city - Tower Bridge
- Elizabeth Tower with Big Ben
- The London Eye
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
- The Millennium Footbridge by British architect Sir Norman Foster
- A replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship 'The Golden Hinde', which he sailed around the world in
During the walking tour of Greenwich, you will:
- Learn why Greenwich is known as the Royal Borough of London
- Understand why the Prime Meridian runs through this area
- See the historic Royal Observatory, which housed the largest telescope in the 18th century
- Marvel at the magnificent views from Greenwich Hill of the River Thames and the Canary Wharf district
- Discover the architect behind the grand buildings of Greenwich, and admire the Painted Hall from the outside
- Visit the National Maritime Museum, which tells the story of the establishment of Britain's naval fleet
- Explore the exhibition dedicated to Admiral Horatio Nelson, a national English hero
- See the legendary 19th-century clipper ship 'Cutty Sark' and learn its history
- Stroll through Greenwich Park and see the filming locations of the TV series 'Victoria'
Organizational Details
- The guided tour is included in the price
- An additional fee applies for the boat trip - £17/person
- All locations will be observed from the outside. If desired, we can visit the Painted Hall (£15/person) and the observatory (£20/person)
- The boat trip will take 1 hour 10-15 minutes, the walking tour of Greenwich - about 2 hours 30 minutes
- We return by boat to Westminster Pier on the way back
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