Photos: Katie Chan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Katie Chan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Greenwich: maritime London and the Royal Observatory
Your local guide
Priya Sharma
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Highlights
- The Cutty Sark, seen from the quay
- The Old Royal Naval College courtyard
- The Painted Hall, described from outside
- Greenwich Market's old arcade
- Standing on the Prime Meridian line
About this tour
This walk follows Greenwich from the river to the hilltop, from the Cutty Sark on the quay to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park. You see the Old Royal Naval College's courtyard, the old arcade of Greenwich Market, and the Prime Meridian line marked out in the Observatory's courtyard. It climbs from maritime history at the water's edge to the line that divides the world's east from its west.
The session opens with a sound check, then follows the route uphill from the river towards the park, stopping at each building along the way. Questions come as the walk goes, and a short list of the sights and their history is sent afterwards.
This suits anyone interested in Britain's maritime history and the science that grew out of it. It also suits those who want to stand, even briefly and by video, on the line that sets the world's time.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of London before heading out.
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The Cutty Sark 21 min
From the quay, the camera looks along the hull of the Cutty Sark, the tea clipper preserved in dry dock at Greenwich, the guide explaining what made a ship like this fast.
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The Old Royal Naval College courtyard 21 min
At the Old Royal Naval College, the guide walks the courtyard between the two domed buildings, describing the Painted Hall inside without being able to take the camera through the door.
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The Royal Observatory and the Meridian 21 min
Up in Greenwich Park, the walk ends at the Royal Observatory, where the guide stands on the Prime Meridian line marked in the courtyard, one hemisphere of the world on each side.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about London: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Sunday roast and Soho, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through London, showing you British Museum and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk London live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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