Greenwich: Explore Where Time Begins on a Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
On this self-guided GPS audio walk you will learn how Greenwich Mean Time (or GMT) became the standard from which all the world's times are worked out. You will hear of the murder of an Archbishop by the Vikings in the 9th Century and discover Queen Elizabeth's Oak Tree, where Henry VIII is said to have cavorted with Anne Boleyn, resulting in the birth of England's iconic queen. Visiting the Painted Hall you will hear the macabre story of Lord Nelson's corpse and the brandy which was supposed to preserve it.
Major landmarks: Royal Naval Hospital, Cutty Sark, Queen's House, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory.
Places to stop along the way: Cutty Sark, Discover Greenwich Museum, Painted Hall, Chapel, Queen's House, Royal Observatory.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Greenwich: Where Time Begins tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
London E14 3DN
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Unnamed Road
London SE10 8XJ, UK
What To Expect
Cutty Sark (Pass By)
Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre (Pass By)
Trafalgar Tavern (Pass By)
Queen's House (Pass By)
Greenwich Park (Pass By)
Royal Observatory Greenwich (Pass By)
Greenwich (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P125
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