About this experience
The birthplace of the most famous English monarchs, a haven for sailors and pirates, the final refuge of Admiral Nelson, and a spot of land where one step equals the transition from the Western Hemisphere to the Eastern Hemisphere. Bet you didn't know all this about Greenwich? I will guide you through the city, show you its most iconic places, tell you about Greenwich events that have influenced the country's fate, and help you see in British life what you would definitely miss in London.
What to expect
What's on both sides of the hemisphere?
You will certainly see the metal axis of the Prime Meridian - inside the Museum of Timekeeping or on the street, in a secret spot, and also learn how it turned out that this mark passes exactly here. However, the meridian is not the only reason to visit Greenwich, and I will prove it to you. The first classical-style building in England, ancient Roman "points", a hall with a painted ceiling where the nation bid farewell to Admiral Nelson - you will see all this while I tell you how closely English history is linked to events that took place not in London itself, but in its quiet suburb.
Curiosities of Greenwich
We'll peek into a pub greatly favored by Dickens: during high tides, swans swim close to the windows of the drinking establishment. I will tell you how in the past, they determined when the high tide would occur without watches. I will introduce you to the fastest tea clipper Cutty Sark and take you to the famous Greenwich Park, which until the XIX century was open only to royal individuals. Its landscape is unique, the medieval spirit still lingers among three-hundred-year-old oaks, and not so long ago there were deer wandering around. In the park, we will get closer to the Elizabethan oak and pay our respects to the members of the royal dynasty born in Greenwich.
Traditional London
Amazingly, it is in Greenwich that you will see how real Londoners and indeed the English live. We will head to where the Fan Museum with wonderful collections of this ladies' accessory popular among nobles of past centuries is located - towards the residential quarters of the city on the hills. There, the typical Victorian architecture has been preserved to this day. I will explain to you how Londoners' homes are arranged, where their bedrooms and kitchens are, what their gardens look like. And at the flea markets, you will see the utensils used by past generations of Britons, and maybe even decide to purchase something from antiquity.
Organizational Details
- I am ready to meet you in London and accompany you from the very beginning or already in Greenwich, explaining how to get there - whichever is more convenient for you
- The way from London to Greenwich and back can be done in two ways: by boat on the Thames (10-12 euros per person round trip) or by train. Choose the method you prefer.
- Most of the museums in Greenwich, like in London, are free. Admission to paid museums is optional, your choice will not affect the course of the tour.
- If desired, the tour can be extended to 4 hours and you can visit Hampton Court Palace, the Greenwich Antique Auction, or towards the Canary Wharf. However, in this case, it is preferable for me to meet you in Greenwich and have a car.
