Have you been ‘mean-ing’ to visit Greenwich! – New Group Tour
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The Queens House © National Maritime Museum
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Shepherds Gate Clock, Royal Observatory ©National Maritime Museum
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Standing on the Meridian Line Greenwich ©National Maritime Museum
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The Octagon Room Royal Observatory ©National Maritime Museum
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National Maritime Museum Nelson Navy Gallery ©National Maritime Museum
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Cutty Sark Greenwich © National Maritime Museum
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Aerial view over London, the River Thames and the historic buildings and parks of Greenwich © VisitBritain, Jason Hawkes
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Greenwich © National Maritime Museum
Visit Greenwich, where hemispheres meet, and royal heritage mixes with art, architecture and maritime history.
Home to a World Heritage Site, Cutty Sark, The O2 arena, Britain’s only urban cable car, London’s prettiest royal park and the Prime Meridian of the World – longitude zero. Explore the wonders of this riverside destination with a full day’s Blue Badge tour guide and discover the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House.
Dates
Dates throughout 2021
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to hotel
Travel to your hotel on the outskirts of London and enjoy some free time there.
Day 2
National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark
Drive to Greenwich and begin your day at the Royal Observatory where you can stand astride the world-famous Meridian Line. Alongside the Royal Observatory is London’s only planetarium, providing an introduction to the wonders of the night sky. Visit the Queen’s House famous for its art, architecture and royal history and discover paintings by some of Britain’s greatest masters including Turner, Gainsborough and Stubbs Next stop is the National Maritime Museum where you can explore Britain’s momentous naval history including the ‘Nelson, Navy, Nation’ gallery.
After a 2-course lunch in Greenwich you’ll visit the Cutty Sark, the fastest ship of her age and last surviving tea clipper. The ship has been raised over three metres allowing you to walking directly underneath and touch the original hull planks and iron framework.
Day 3
Travel home after extra time in Greenwich
After breakfast you may wish to return to Greenwich and visit Greenwich market for shopping as well as the Chapel at the Old Royal Naval College. Alternatively for a unique way to see the sights you could take a return trip on the Thames Clipper from North Greenwich to Westminster.
Suggested hotels
We offer a large selection of hotels in the Greenwich, Docklands and South London areas.
Please contact us for more details.
| 3 days | |
| Friday arrival – 2021 dates | from £159.00 per person |
Single supplement available upon request
