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| The Original GREENWICH GUIDED WALKS |
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Greenwich Tour Guide |
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| Where can you find a witch grasping a horse’s
tail, the
place where it is thought Sir Walter Raleigh laid down his cloak for
Queen
Elizabeth I, and where can you cross the Meridian Line from East to
West?
All these questions and many more can be answered on a tour with a
professional
Greenwich Tour Guide, all of whom have an extensive knowledge of the
area,
and are members of the Greenwich Tour Guides Association, ensuring that
you get the most out of a visit to Greenwich.
Let us show you where time began – in Royal Historic Greenwich. The Greenwich Tour Guides Association organise:
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Historic Greenwich throughout the year Royal Greenwich Meridian Walk 12.15pm and 2.15pm |
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| discover Greenwich with the local experts |
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| Greenwich Royal Park |
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The Meridian Line
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No need to book, just turn up and buy your ticket. Ticket £6.00, concession £5.00 Accompanied children under 14 free |
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Centre which is situated near the Cutty Sark in Cutty Sark Gardens. |
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Come with us on Tours and Guided Walks of Historic Greenwich. Greenwich, on the banks of the Thames, holds a special place in history. We have long welcomed visitors from all over the world. All-inclusive packages by arrangement Something new for you and your associates – and we do all the work The Greenwich Tour Guides Association is happy to arrange
specialised
and off-the-beaten-track walks and Talk to us about our discounts for group bookings, and let us organise the day for you. We can book museums tickets and lunch venues Our large selection of Walks and Tours can be tailored to meet your requirements Language Guides available School and student groups welcome Slide shows and lecture service |
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Thinking of a day or evening out with family or friends? Try something different! You can book any of our walks for a group of six or more. |
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We have Lecture Service also available to clubs, groups and schools. |
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| Riverside Greenwich Take a riverside stroll and learn how Greenwich grew from its origins as a small fishing village to an important seat of monarchy. This walk takes you passed the world famous Cutty Sark, and to the site where Henry VIII’s Palace of Placentia once stood. |
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| Walk the Meridian Line Wander through England’s oldest Royal Park. Cross the Meridian Line from East To West and see where International Time begins at the Royal Observatory. One of several buildings in Greenwich designed by Sir Christopher Wren. |
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| The Old Royal Naval College Built by Sir Christopher Wren on the site of the old Tudor Palace of Placentia. Step into the calm classicism of the Chapel into the exuberant splendours of the Painted Hall, described as second in magnificence only to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. |
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| Maritime and Military Greenwich
Walk along a stretch of river which is steeped in history – from the Baroque splendours of the Royal Naval College to the quaint Jacobean almshouse. Explore the Borough and discover the part played by Greenwich through the ages as Britain built its power by land and sea. Follow in the footsteps of the Military and Naval heroes |
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| Hidden from History The story of women’s contribution to Greenwich through such figures, from the past, as Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Mary II, to the recent writer Edith Nesbit, and some of the many thousands who worked in the Woolwich Arsenal during wartime. |
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| Ghosts, Murders and Mysteries Discover another side to Greenwich’s historic landmark. Hear stories of Ghosts that wonder through the famous tourist attractions and of local murders. Then try and explain the unexplainable.! |
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| Our range of walks include 'Georgian Greenwich', 'Architectural Gems', 'Docklands', 'Deptford', 'Poets and Poetry, 'Treasure Hunts', 'Sporting Heritage', 'Charlton House', 'Eltham Palace' and many others |
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Why use the Greenwich Tour Guides Association?
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Get the most from your visit and discover areas of Greenwich that others will miss. Greenwich Tour Guide Association members have national and
local qualifications. Contact us and find out; |
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Pepys House 2 Cutty Sark Gardens Greenwich London SE10 9LW UK Telephone: +44 (0)20 8858 6169 |
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guides@greenwichtours.co.uk |
