London · GREENWICH TOURS
11 reviewed
Below are the 11 best greenwich tours in London right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with live English commentary, open-deck landmark views, and smartphone audio in 6 languages.
“Great boat ride where you can see a lot of history throughout the ride!”
Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with live onboard commentary, great skyline views, and optional return trip. One easy hour to kick off your day.
“This was advertised as a tour and boat ride but there was no tour. One other passenger actually asked the captain and he rudely told her he did not feel like being a tour guide and the boat was not full enough. The entire boat was full. So it depends on the captains mood, and the experience you get. The views were nice, but it would’ve been great to get some sort of history, if the staff is going to be lazy then I suggest pre-recording audio or something for first timers who would’ve appreciated it. This was advertised but nothing was given or said to us when aboard.”
Full-day Kent and London: Leeds Castle, White Cliffs and Battle of Britain, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich sights, and a Thames boat ride.
“An absolutely amazing experience and what made it 5 star was the best tour guide ever Pete "The Dragon"! we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson and all the places we were able to see. The highlight was Canterbury with its quaint town and mind blowing cathedral, truly spectacular. Also, the walk thru Greenwich was a bonus along with the river ride along the Thames River. I have to say that Mario our driver was equally amazing 👏. If you're thinking about this tour, do yourself a favor and book it because you won't find a better one”
Step aboard the world-famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich. Explore the raised hull, sailors’ quarters, and rigging with a flexible all-day ticket.
“We booked on a weekday at 11.00 am.......so did a group of primary school children.yes it's part of their heritage and they have to learn but we were virtually pushed out of each section.We've had children but I think the teachers need to try harder to lessen the impact of their groups on others”
See Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover’s White Cliffs, Greenwich, and a Thames cruise from London. Coach comfort, guided sights.
“I had gone with a group of 10 women from my church and let me tell you the tour was more than expected. Everything was very well organized. The Leeds Castle had a lot of WOW factors to it must go again with my husband. Dover was beautiful my husband and I will try to go there for our anniversary next year. Canterbury was amazing the guests of a wedding got caught in a rain shower, but everyone was smiling. The walk to Greenwich was a bit of a walk but when you get to the top of that hill that overlooks all of London, it was well worth it.…”
Stand on the Prime Meridian at Royal Observatory Greenwich, learn GMT and space science with a free audio guide, plus nearby free museums.
“I really enjoyed this experience. It was a lot more interesting than I had anticipated. I especially enjoyed the clocks.”
Tour the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. Walk under the copper hull, stand on deck, steer the wheel, and explore a preserved tea clipper.
“Visiting the Cutty Sark with my 3 year old grandson was a great adventure. We arrived by Uber boat and saw the ship first from the river with it’s tall masts standing out against the skyline. The staff were friendly and informative and we felt as if we were setting sail as we boarded the ship. My grandson loved exploring the lower decks and joining in the activities especially the interactive ones. Drawing a letter to send home and posting it onboard as well as navigating the ship home on the trade winds were real highlights for him. As we reached the top deck it was exciting to see the…”
Royal Museums Greenwich in 6 hours: stand on the Prime Meridian, explore Cutty Sark, and visit free Queen’s House and Maritime Museum.
“We had a great day. The Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the Navel museum are all so close together it's really easy to go between them. Greenwich is a lovely area with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from.”
A 10-hour London day trip mixing Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover views, Greenwich landmarks, and a Thames boat ride to Embankment Pier.
“Denja (the guide) is very very accommodating, nice and professional. The tour is very nice, well organised with perfect timeline”
Visit Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College with timed access to the Painted Hall, chapel tour, Nelson Room, and a crack at Victorian skittles.
“Self guided was good. No crowds. Directions to meeting point less than adequate. Sent us to the Painted Hall rather than the visitor centre,”
Skip the line at Greenwich Old Royal Naval College to see the Painted Hall, Chapel, and Skittle Alley, plus audio and Helios light art.
“I thought I was booking a trip to westminster abbey and when we turned up i found out it was not so. I had to buy 4 tickets to get in and didnt use the tickets i already paid for”
