Exclusive Early Access: Royal Observatory & Prime Meridian

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get in before the crowds and enjoy an exclusive-access guided tour of one of Britain’s most famous historic buildings: Royal Observatory Greenwich. Our expert guide will bring the history of this fascinating place to life, including stories of how the Prime Meridian came to be in Greenwich, the search for longitude, and the creation of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

The Royal Observatory is Britain’s oldest purpose-built scientific institution. It is famous around the world as the home of the Prime Meridian of the World. Our guided tours give you close-up access to the unmissable objects in our collection, such as the ground-breaking Harrison Clocks and one of the largest telescopes in the world.

After your tour, take in one of the most breath-taking views London has to offer with one foot in each hemisphere as you stand astride the Prime Meridian of the World! Your entry ticket will be valid for the rest of the day, so you can continue your visit when the site opens to the public.

What's Included

45-minute guided tour led by expert guide
Skip the line
Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich
Exclusive early access to the Prime Meridian of the World without the crowds
Pick up / Drop off
Catering

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Royal Observatory Greenwich

Please arrive at 9am at the entrance to the Royal Observatory near the Shepherd Gate Clock where your guide will meet you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Founded in 1675, the Royal Observatory is Britain’s oldest purpose-built scientific institution. It is famous around the world as the birthplace of modern astronomy and the home of the Prime Meridian of the World. Our guided tours give you close-up access to the unmissable objects in our collection, such as the ground breaking Harrison Clock collection and one of the largest telescopes in the world.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the historic nature of the site, there is no step-free access to some parts of the building.
Supplied by National Maritime Museum

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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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