Old Royal Naval College
Old Royal Naval College
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history. Take an award winning tour of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate - part of the Greenwich UNESCO world heritage site. Marvel at Sir Christopher Wren’s spectacular architecture and learn of the fascinating 600-year story of this site, including being the birthplace of Henry VIII. Visit the breath-taking Painted Hall (known as the UK's Sistine chapel), which took 19 years to Paint. (This is one of the most popular filming locations in the world including The Crown, Les Miserables, Thor, Cruella, Bridgerton and many more – book a "Blockbuster Film tour" to find out some trade secrets - limited availability.) Tickets include standard guided tour which leaves the visitor centre hourly from 11am - 3pm. Painted Hall entry*, entry to the Visitor Centre, Chapel and the Skittle Alley (usually open from 12-3pm) where you can try your hand at Victorian bowling. *Multimedia guides (7 languages)and guided tours every 30mins
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Greenwich
Greenwich Mean Time starts here, so to speak, as the very concept of global time was established at Royal Observatory, just one of several buildings of architectural interest in Greenwich. Indeed, the whole of Greenwich's historic town center, its Royal Park and a number of related buildings (and one world famous ship, the Cutty Sark) make up the UNESCO World Heritage site known as Maritime Greenwich. Today a laser beam is shot out across the night sky from the Observatory to mark the location of the Prime Meridian. Other bold (some say brash) 21st century additions to the area include landmarks such as The O2 entertainment complex (previously known as the Millennium Dome) and the Air Line cable cars, which offer scenic transport across the Thames between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks.
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sstaley
Upminster, UK718 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I paid a surprise visit to an old friend in Greenwich, and our impromptu decision turned out to be quite rewarding.

The content of the building and the surrounding views were truly captivating. Notably, the iconic Painted Hall has earned the reputation of being the UK’s Sistine Chapel.

If you happen to visit between December and February. They have an exhibition on 2023 "Museum of the Moon." This year features "Coalescence" by designer Paul Cocksedge, making its London debut against the stunning backdrop of the Painted Hall. The installation, crafted from over 2,500 pieces of coal – equivalent to the amount consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year, is a unique spectacle.

The venue also hosts diverse activities like Yoga & Brunch. I recommend checking their website for the latest updates on events and exhibitions.
Written 25 February 2024
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Ann C
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
Five of us visited the Royal Naval College as a birthday treat for one of our group. We did both the Painted Hall tour and the 600 years of history tour with our guide Jim. He was very interesting and knowledgeable and managed to deliver a lot of facts with a good sense of humour. It was definitely worth doing the tour (which is included in the entrance fee) as it was so enjoyable and we found out so much more.
Written 25 February 2024
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Sue H
Croydon, UK139 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We did a tour of the painted hall with Jim, who was excellent. Very engaging and informative. As we were the last tour of the day, he gave us an extra 30 mins of his own time to show us around the surrounding parts of the college. Very worthwhile and he had some great stories that really brought to life the history and understanding of the paintings and artwork. An amazing place, well worth a visit.
Written 24 February 2024
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Are L
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Had a fantastic tour of the Painted Hall with tour guide Antonio that was included in the cost of the ticket. Antonio was very knowledgeable about the artwork and the history and made it a very interesting and engaging commentary. We met him again in the Chapel and he was equally friendly and generous with sharing his knowledge. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Written 14 February 2024
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Joe C
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
A beautiful space and a a wonderful tour delivered by Jim. It was lovely to take it the awesome architecture and the history of the place. Greenwich is the perfect place to spend a day.
Written 5 February 2024
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Sabriin A
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
Amazing experience!

Had an excellent time during the tour. We happen to join Jim’s last tour of the day, it was very educational. Would highly recommend doing the tour.
Thank you Jim!
Written 4 February 2024
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Jennie H
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
An amazing visit. I had booked to go and see one of the exhibitions but that also gave us access to all the buildings. The painted hall is beautiful and we were lucky enough to join a tour given by Jim of the hall. He then offered to take us on a tour around the other buildings too (as an extra to his day). He was so knowledgable and approachable to ask questions about the history. If you can get on one of his tours definitely do it. Well worth a visit.
Written 28 January 2024
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Samira C
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Had an excellent time during the tour. It was engaging inclusive and very educational. We happen to join Jim’s last tour of the day at 3:30 and then without planning also joined his second tour of the 600 year history. It was a pleasure, would highly recommend.
Written 28 January 2024
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Matthew B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Our tour guide Jim was absolutely fantastic - so informative, knowledgeable and funny. He made for a very memorable day.
Written 7 November 2023
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Rob B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Jim our tour guide was probably the best guide I've ever had on any tour I've done. His knowledge was faultless, he kept everyone so engaged and interested and had a great sense of humor too! He didn't skip a beat and was absolutely, 100% worth it.
Written 2 November 2023
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Old Royal Naval College admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost £15.37, while a popular guided tour starts around £15.27 per person.