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8 Days in Greenwich: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Local Delights

Grace Loaiza Salazar

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Greenwich, where history and modernity collide. Discover the secrets of the Cutty Sark, climb the rig for a breathtaking view, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Greenwich Market. Indulge in mouthwatering sausages at Heap's Sausages and savor the delights of Midpoint Restaurant. Uncover hidden gems like Knife Edge by Henry Moore and The Fan Museum. From the Prime Meridian to the Tower of London, each day holds a new adventure in this enchanting destination.

Trip to Greenwich

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sausages, Sailors, and Market Marvels

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$182

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$ 26

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Cutty Sark

Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$75

2 - 3 min

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Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

5 - 8 min

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Heap's Sausages

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

4 - 5 min

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Greenwich Market

Longtime, indoor market with stalls & shops for antiques, art & other goods, plus take-out bites.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Culinary Delights and Artistic Wonders

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$44

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$ 26

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Midpoint Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

12 - 17 min

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Cutty Sark Gardens

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Knife Edge by Henry Moore

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Queen's House

16th century mansion now used to display items from the National Maritime Museum's collection.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Playgrounds, Parks, and Naval Grandeur

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$52

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$ 39

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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The Waiting Room

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

10 - 12 min

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Greenwich Park Playground

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Greenwich Park

Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Old Royal Naval College

Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Burgers, Museums, and Hidden Treasures

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$48

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$ 51

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Mother Flipper

Flippin' tasty burgers cooked fresh on the street!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

14 - 17 min

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East Greenwich Pleasaunce

Formal, tree-lined garden housing a naval burial site, plus a cafe, playground and community centre.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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National Maritime Museum

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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The Fan Museum

Extensive fan collection in an 18th-century house plus displays of the art of fan-making.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Mediterranean Flavors and Vintage Finds

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$48

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$ 26

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Arapina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

8 - 12 min

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Maritime Greenwich a World Heritage Site

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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The Greenwich Vintage Market

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Prime Meridian

Historic meridian line demarcating the earth's western & eastern hemispheres, plus a small museum.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Sausages, Galleries, and Stellar Views

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$107

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$ 39

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Heap's Sausages

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

6 - 9 min

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Greenwich Pier

Pier for public river bus services to Central London as well as Thames sightseeing cruises.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Ben Oakley Gallery

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Royal Observatory Greenwich

Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$75

16 - 20 min

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NOW Gallery

Striking, light-filled gallery hosting changing contemporary exhibitions of art, fashion & design.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Pubs, Sculptures, and Natural Beauty

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$76

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$ 51

Travelodge London Hackney

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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The Pear Tree at Greenland Place

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$76

19 - 23 min

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Quantum Cloud

Giant, modern 1999 sculpture by Gormley, with pieces of steel arranged by a computer algorithm.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park - TCV

Reclaimed Thames-side dockland site with lakes, flora and wildlife, plus hides for bird watching.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Horniman Museum and Gardens

Museum with aquarium, stuffed animal and musical instrument collections, set in landscaped gardens.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $812 In total

Activities & Food:$557

Transport:$255