Greenwich History and Culinary Walking Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Thames River Sightseeing Greenwich Pier

Thames River Sightseeing, Greenwich Pier, Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, UK

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

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
• Authentic Pub Visit with local beer or soft drink

Not included:

• Private Transport
• Bottled Water

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Old Royal Naval College

Cutty Sark Gardens, University of Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN

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

Pass by without stopping

Cutty Sark

Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT

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.

Pass by without stopping

Greenwich

London, SE10

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Greenwich Park

London, SE10 8QY

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.

15 minutes

The Prime Meridian Line

Meridian Line and Historic Royal Observatory, Meridian Courtyard, Royal Observatory, London, SE10 9NF

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

10 minutes

Queen's House

Romney Road, London, SE10 9NF

Built between 1616 and 1635 for Anne of Denmark Queen of James I, this magnificent property houses an internationally renowned art collection.

Pass by without stopping

Greenwich Market

5B Greenwich Market, London, SE10 9HY

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

10 minutes

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 8XJ

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.

Pass by without stopping

The Painted Hall

College Way, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 9NN

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Royal Naval College

Cutty Sark Gardens, University of Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included