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Royal Observatory Greenwich

Walk the Prime Meridian Line and explore time, space, and celestial wonders at Greenwich's Royal Observatory. Choose your tickets to embark on an astronomical journey.

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2 hours

Royal Observatory Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich exterior with iconic red time ball and historic architecture.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with tourists exploring the historic site in London.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Royal Observatory Greenwich with audio guides.
Visitors exploring the Royal Observatory Greenwich with the Prime Meridian line in view, London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with tourists exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with tourists exploring the historic site in London.
Visitors exploring the Royal Observatory Greenwich during the Longitude editathon event.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Equatorial telescope at Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, USA.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich exterior with historic architecture and surrounding greenery in London.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.
Visitors exploring the Cutty Sark ship at Royal Museums Greenwich, London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich exterior with visitors exploring the historic site.
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  • From stargazing through ancient telescopes and timekeeping of antique clocks, the Greenwich Observatory offers a cosmic adventure for all ages.

  • Straddle the world as you place one foot on the Eastern and the other on the Western Hemisphere, and stroll along the Prime Meridien Line.

  • Catch a glimpse of history as the Greenwich Time Ball plummets precisely at 1pm, a tradition that has continued for nearly two centuries.

  • Tune in to a captivating exploration of The Royal Observatory's rich history through a multilingual audio guide that will share interesting facts.

  • Enhance your trip by upgrading to the oyal Museums Greenwich Day Pass and explore the Observatory, Cutty Sark, Queen's House, and more..

  • Did you know? The Observatory was one of the few buildings that survived the Great Fire of London in 1666, thanks to its location on a hill.

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  • From stargazing through ancient telescopes and timekeeping of antique clocks, the Greenwich Observatory offers a cosmic adventure for all ages.

  • Straddle the world as you place one foot on the Eastern and the other on the Western Hemisphere, and stroll along the Prime Meridien Line.

  • Catch a glimpse of history as the Greenwich Time Ball plummets precisely at 1pm, a tradition that has continued for nearly two centuries.

  • Tune in to a captivating exploration of The Royal Observatory's rich history through a multilingual audio guide that will share interesting facts.

  • Enhance your trip by upgrading to the oyal Museums Greenwich Day Pass and explore the Observatory, Cutty Sark, Queen's House, and more..

  • Did you know? The Observatory was one of the few buildings that survived the Great Fire of London in 1666, thanks to its location on a hill.

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Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.
Cutty Sark ship docked at Greenwich, London, with visitors exploring the historic tea clipper.
Royal Observatory Planetarium interior with starry dome and seating arrangement.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Museums Greenwich audio guide download screen with tour details.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with visitors exploring the historic site in London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich with tourists exploring the historic site in London.
Cutty Sark tea clipper ship docked in Greenwich, London, UK, showcasing its historic masts and rigging.
Visitors exploring the Cutty Sark ship at Royal Museums Greenwich, London.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
Equatorial telescope at Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, USA.
Royal Observatory Greenwich exterior with visitors exploring the historic site.
Royal Observatory Planetarium Gallery with visitors exploring astronomical exhibits in London.
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  • Step into a time machine and explore London's astronomical history with the Greenwich Day Pass. Visit Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and more.

  • Imagine life aboard the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper that was used to carry tea from China to the shores of Europe.

  • Experience stargazing indoors at the Peter Harrison Planetarium where you can catch a show that will reveal the mysteries of the universe.

  • Take a journey through time at the Greenwich Royal Observatory, and stand on the Prime Meridian, the line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

  • Fun fact: The Prime Meridien is referenced in the show The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon tries to convince Leonard to visit the line together.

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  • Step into a time machine and explore London's astronomical history with the Greenwich Day Pass. Visit Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and more.

  • Imagine life aboard the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper that was used to carry tea from China to the shores of Europe.

  • Experience stargazing indoors at the Peter Harrison Planetarium where you can catch a show that will reveal the mysteries of the universe.

  • Take a journey through time at the Greenwich Royal Observatory, and stand on the Prime Meridian, the line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

  • Fun fact: The Prime Meridien is referenced in the show The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon tries to convince Leonard to visit the line together.

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  • Get ready for an amazing London adventure with the London Explorer Pass which covers 90+ attractions, tours, and experiences with maximum savings.

  • Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as the London Eye, The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.

  • Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey, The London Dungeon, and other popular attractions.

  • Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London.

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  • Get ready for an amazing London adventure with the London Explorer Pass which covers 90+ attractions, tours, and experiences with maximum savings.

  • Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as the London Eye, The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.

  • Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey, The London Dungeon, and other popular attractions.

  • Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London.

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Cutty Sark ship docked at the National Maritime Museum in London.
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  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.

  • The London Pass makes visiting top attractions like the London Eye, Frameless, Kew Garden, and Windsor Castle super easy, saving up to 50%.

  • Take to the water on a spacious Uber Boat, whizz to the top of The View from The Shard or explore the city from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.

  • Opt for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass depending on your itinerary.

  • Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.

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  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.

  • The London Pass makes visiting top attractions like the London Eye, Frameless, Kew Garden, and Windsor Castle super easy, saving up to 50%.

  • Take to the water on a spacious Uber Boat, whizz to the top of The View from The Shard or explore the city from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.

  • Opt for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass depending on your itinerary.

  • Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.

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Cutty Sark ship with afternoon tea setup in London.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea aboard the historic Cutty Sark ship in London.
Cutty Sark ship with afternoon tea setup in London.
Cutty Sark ship with visitors enjoying afternoon tea in London.
Cutty Sark ship docked at the National Maritime Museum in London.
Cutty Sark ship with visitors enjoying afternoon tea in London.
Cutty Sark ship with visitors enjoying afternoon tea in London.
Cutty Sark ship docked at Greenwich, London, with visitors exploring the historic tea clipper.
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  • Enjoy a delectable range of typical English finger sandwiches, homemade raisin scones, mini cakes, and a pot of English breakfast tea at the Cutty Sark.

  • Discover the secrets of the Cutty Sark with an experienced guide and explore the ship at your leisure before or after your meal.

  • Ready to set sail on a voyage of discovery? Take the helm of the mighty 963-tonne ship and feel the power and precision of steering a legendary sailing ship.

  • Immerse yourself in the world of Cutty Sark and encounter its colorful characters, including Captain Woodget, as you delve into the ship's rich history.

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  • Enjoy a delectable range of typical English finger sandwiches, homemade raisin scones, mini cakes, and a pot of English breakfast tea at the Cutty Sark.

  • Discover the secrets of the Cutty Sark with an experienced guide and explore the ship at your leisure before or after your meal.

  • Ready to set sail on a voyage of discovery? Take the helm of the mighty 963-tonne ship and feel the power and precision of steering a legendary sailing ship.

  • Immerse yourself in the world of Cutty Sark and encounter its colorful characters, including Captain Woodget, as you delve into the ship's rich history.

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Raquel de la Sota Montero
ES

Raquel

5/5
Spain
The observatory itself and the surroundings are stunning. Whether you are an astronomy freak or not, you will for sure find the visit quite engaging. Everything is really good preserved and placed in a way that tells a comprensible story of how events and breakthroughs followed.
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Diana Loughlin
GB

Diana

5/5
United Kingdom
The children loved it and learnt so much. Lovely lunch too,we were bless with lovely weather. Would have liked to see more of the telescopes and stars .
Royal Observatory Greenwich Tickets
Susan jones
GB

Susan

5/5
United Kingdom
The whole experience was extremely well done and educational. My husband, from New Zealand, has wanted to go there since he was a child. His expectations where as good as he'd expected, thank you.
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
paul sexton
AU

Paul

5/5
Australia
We needed to change dates, and it was done within the hour, made our holiday a Little easier.. Greenwich was amazing , so peaceful compared to the hustle and bustle of London
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