Uncover Greenwich where time begins on a self-guided audio tour
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Offered in: English
Overview
Dive into the history of Greenwich and learn how this part of London influenced the whole world. Join this self-guided tour, walk around and listen to the audio guide on your smartphone. You don't have to do anything as long as you are in the right spots the audio will play automatically.Pass by some iconic sights of Greenwich such as Cutty Shark, the Queen's House and the Royal Observatory. Pay a visit to Queen Elizabeth's Oak Tree, it is said Henry VIII has cavorted here with Anne Boleyn, resulting in the birth of England's iconic queen. Next, you will head to the Painted Hall to learn about Lord Nelson's corpse and the brandy which was supposed to preserve it. You can start the tour at any time you like and press pause whenever you need some extra time or want to take a break. You can enjoy the tour on location or at home virtually with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback. Continuing the tour you will hear about how Greenwich Mean Time (or GMT) became the standard from which all the world's times are worked out. At the end of your tour, you can call yourself a Greenwich expert.
What's included
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodataOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en routeTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Where
London, Great Britain
Meeting point:
Start your self-guided tour at the Island Gardens DLR station.
What To Expect
- Enjoy the freedom to follow the tour whenever suitable for you
- Learn about the turbulent history of Greenwich
- See must-sees like Cutty Shark and the Royal Observatory
- Follow the tour offline, just turn on your phone and go
- Listen to the audio playing automatically using GPS
From
US$ 5