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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history. The breathtaking Painted Hall should not be missed - included in the admission is an audio guide in 8 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German, and Japanese + British Sign Language) or take a guided Painted Hall talks which run every 30 minutes from 11am – 4pm.
Tickets also include an optional guided tour of the Buildings and grounds which leaves the visitor centre hourly from 11am - 3pm.
Included is entry to the Visitor Centre (Discover Greenwich Museum), Chapel and the Skittle Alley (usually open from 12-3pm) where you can try your hand at Victorian bowling.
Multi lingual Audio guide of Painted Hall included. (in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German and Japanese). Guided Painted Hall talks run every 30 minutes from 11 -4pm
Entry to the Visitor Centre
Skittle Alley (open 12-3pm)
Guided Tours of the buildings and grounds leave the Visitor Centre every hour from 11am - 3pm
Departure Point
Old Royal Naval College, London, United Kingdom
Old Royal Naval College, London, United Kingdom Don't miss a visit to the breath-taking Painted Hall (known as the UK's Sistine Chapel), which took 19 years to Paint, located in the heart of the Old Royal Naval College Grounds in Greenwich. Included is an optional tour of this magnificent 17 acre riverside estate, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of the fascinating 600 year story of this site, formerly Greenwich Palace - the birthplace of Henry VIII. Included in the ticket is admission to the Visitor Centre, the Victorian Skittle Alley (open 12-3pm) and visit the Chapel.
Tours depart from the Visitor Centre hourly throughout the day with expert guides. The stunning architecture means that this has become one of the most popular film locations in the world.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
moonpool
04 Dec 2024
Even though I've lived in, and around London, for many years, I discovered the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich only this year. Please go - you'll be amazed by The Painted Hall and the Chapel, but also spend some time in the Visitor Centre, just a short stroll from the Greenwich Pier. Beautiful place to visit, and a charity which relies on patrons and the funds from entrance tickets. Guaranteed, it'll blow your mind!
Z5228TOjosephc
18 Nov 2024
I took a chance and it paid off! (Hats off to Lydia)
The Old Royal Naval College is one of the most beautiful examples of British legacy and, being the son of two navy veterans, have wanted to see it myself for a long time. The Painted Hall especially, being perfectly expounded upon by an extremely articulate and well-read tour guide (Lydia), took my breath away. She seemed to understand every flourish, brush stroke, and square inch of the ceiling- all the way down to the TV antennae (inside joke). After interpreting the Spanish Galleon, zodiac characters, scientists, monarchs, angels, the goodies, the baddies and deciphering the Latin- it really stood out to me how important it is to have an expert guide you through England's most treasured exhibit. (Thank you Lydia)
Greg_H
03 Nov 2024
It was terrible. A midern art monstrosity was erected and obscured the view. It was a complete waste of time as you go see the magnificent ceiling and arch and most of it was hidden away.
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