Find out about the history and architecture of the site, from its early years as a Tudor Place where King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I were born; to its time as the Royal Hospital for Seamen, the masterpiece you see today built by Sir Christopher Wren.  

On your tour you will take in the grand perspective of Grand Square and the Water Gates, visit the King Charles Court, the Colonnades and find out about the incredible history of the Nelson Pediment. The tour finishes by the entrance to the Painted Hall where another adventure begins.

Tours run daily at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm*. Meet at the Visitor Centre to join a 45-minute tour of our spectacular grounds.

*Subject to change

What’s included my ticket? 

Your ticket includes access to the Painted Hall, Skittle Alley, all our tours – including Blockbuster Film Tours, and Painted Hall talks – as well as use of our multimedia guides. Find out more about what’s here and plan your visit.

Annual Pass
Convert your ticket into an Annual Pass for no extra cost and you can visit for free all year.

Simply convert any adult, concession* or ArtPass ticket into an Annual Pass by asking at the ticket desk or via the QR code given on arrival and you’ll have access to the Painted Hall, exhibitions, tours, Discover Greenwich and more for 12 months at no extra cost.

*Excluding Universal Credit and First Sunday tickets. General Admission tickets bought from third-party websites or resellers are not eligible to be converted into an Annual Pass.