Sights & Bites, Royal Greenwich Guided Tour with Full Day Access

Explore Royal Greenwich’s history and savor sweet treats on this guided walk. Visit iconic sites, enjoy local delicacies, and capture stunning views.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Royal Naval College - We pass by this UNESCO site - the most dramatically sited architectural and landscape ensemble in. Europe. founded in the 19th century this was the training establishment for naval officers until 1998. It is now a joint services college
  • Cutty Sark - See the Cutty Sark the last surviving tea clipper built at the end of the golden age of sailing before steam ships became the norm. It was one of the fastest of its type and gave its name to Cutty Sark Whisky. The maximum logged speed for Cutty Sark was 17.5 knots (20.1 mph). Her greatest recorded distance in noon to noon sights was 363 nautical miles.

She has one of the slimmest hulls which is why she was so fast.

  • Greenwich - We will wander through the streets of this historical Royal Thameside village. We will enter a world of chocolate treats and sample the wares, of course
  • Greenwich Park - Walk through the Royal Park and marvel at nature’s beauty and history. Be enthralled and enraptured by the richness of this glorious location.

Greenwich Park is a former hunting park in Greenwich and one of the largest single green spaces in south-east London. One of the Royal Parks of London, and the first to be enclosed (in 1433), it covers 180 acres) and is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site.

  • The Prime Meridian Line - Stand on the line the separates the East from the West.

The basis of longitude, the meridian first used in 1851, was adopted as the world’s Prime Meridian at the International Meridian Conference at Washington, DC, on 22 October 1884

With one foot in the East and one foot in the West you will be able to say you have the whole world underneath for your feet

  • Queen’s House - Built between 1616 and 1635 for Anne of Denmark Queen of James I, this magnificent property houses an internationally renowned art collection.
  • Greenwich Market - Established in 1737 we will sample its delights and see the wide variety of stalls featuring local and national fare. Greenwich Market is renowned, you can try a delicious, sweet treat. before me move on to anither grazing experience
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich - The observatory was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II.

John Flamsteed as the first Astronomer Royal. The building was completed in the summer of 1676.The building was often called “Flamsteed House”, in reference to its first occupant.

  • The Painted Hall - Your admission ticket includes tours, entry to the Painted Hall, the Skittle Alley and much more. From Christopher Wren to Chris Hemsworth – discover more about this special site.
    Learn about the history of Nelson in our specially curated Nelson Room exhibition.
  • Old Royal Naval College - Your ticket includes entry to this famous UNESCO heritage site. your guide will leave you here to explore the buildings for the remainder of the day.
What's Included
  • Small Group walking tour (max 10 people)
  • One of the Best Views in London (amazing photo opportunities)
  • Sweet Treat in the Market
  • Access to the Old Naval College and Painted Hall
  • Fun Knowledgeable Guide for the walking tour
  • Snacks
  • Authentic Pub Visit with local beer or soft drink
What's Not Included
  • Private Transport
  • Bottled Water
Additional Information

Royal Greenwich is a highlight of any trip to London. Lose all sense of time as you dive into the history of this World Heritage site. Fuel your experience with stops for sweet treats & drinks before you enter the Naval College for access for the remainder of the day.

Meet your fun, local guide & marvel at London’s gem, the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper in the country. Head to the top foodie location, Greenwich Market, to try a delicious, sweet treat.

Wind through picturesque streets & stop into a local artisan hangout for hot chocolate and handmade sweets. Walk to the Royal Observatory for one of the best views of London’s skyline. Stand over the Meridian Line.

Walk in the footsteps of monarchs, generals and, more recently film stars & see where blockbusters 007, Batman and Sherlock Holmes were set.

Your guided tour ends with a refreshing cup of tea, soft drink or a half pint of locally brewed beer. You are then free to access to the interior with your day ticket.

  • Not recommended for anyone who is Celiac or has any high Gluten Intolerence
Location
Thames River Sightseeing Greenwich Pier
King William Walk
We are meeting at the Lewin Gates at the Entry to Cutty Sark Gardens. The Gates are located on the North side of the pier area. close to Zizzi
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lourdesae2624pi
Aug 22, 2024
Family day out - The views are amazing, the tour guides are very informative in terms of the history during the tour. Great place to take pictures with your family and friends. I would highly recommend !
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T3146bjlillyb
Aug 22, 2024
Best day out !!!! - This was such a great tour. I couldn't have asked for a better tour guide, all of our questions were answered and we were told a lot of cool and interesting information in such a fun way. 5 stars for the food stops as well. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun day out with family or friends xx
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63evelinas
Aug 22, 2024
Great tour! Totally recommend - Really enjoyed this tour! The weather was nice and the guide was super funny. He told many jokes and answered all our questions. And the food... it was amazing. We had a great time! Totally recommend.
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Maps20006927918
Aug 21, 2024
A great day out for all the family - The guide was very informative without being boring. We loved the food, too. All in all, a great day out for all the family!
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Simontd8320dc
Aug 21, 2024
Brilliant History & Food - 5 stars. Great guide, fluent, well informed, fun. Wonderful Georgian architecture, museums. Tasty food. Highly recommend.
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Julie43695
Aug 21, 2024
Great day out - This was a great tour around Greenwich. Our tour guide was friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. It’s a fascinating part of London.
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Franciscoll8110dr
Aug 21, 2024
A must-have Experience . - This must be Experienced. We had the most enjoyable time ever. The guide was extremely knowledgable and super friendly. Great food too.
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Mpr56
Aug 21, 2024
A highlight of our trip! - We had so much fun on this tour, and learned a lot. We loved hearing about all the movies that had been filmed here and trying the delicious foods along the way. Our guide, Simon, was amazing!
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Filiped685
Aug 21, 2024
Brilliant place - The venue was incredible, informative guide and the food it was delicious. The guide was quite informative about the venue. If you happen to be there on a sunny day, the views are extraordinary.
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Kali1962
May 22, 2024
Greenwich walking food tour with Simon is a must for any tourist! - We had a wonderful few hours on our private tour with Simon. He was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable & enthusiastic showing us all the wonderful sights, amazing views & delicious treats along the way. Even though the weather was miserable, he made the tour very enjoyable. Highly recommend Simon 👏🙌
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