Royal Observatory Greenwich & Tower of London Crown Jewels Experience

Name: Royal Observatory Greenwich & Tower of London Crown Jewels Experience
Brand: Headout
Rating: 4.5 (19401 reviews)

4.5(19401)English, Spanish, French, Italian +12London, United Kingdom

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Your experience

Explore the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Tower of London in one day, with access to the Prime Meridian and the Crown Jewels in a single combo.

Getting started

Use your mobile vouchers at each venue entrance, where your tickets are validated before you go inside. You can plan both visits on the same day, fitting Greenwich and the Tower of London around your schedule. Download the multilingual audio guide for the Royal Observatory in advance so you are ready to explore at your own pace.

What to expect

Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian

Visit the historic Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the famous Prime Meridian Line, and explore key scientific landmarks inside the complex.

Features

• Stand on the Prime Meridian Line with one foot in each hemisphere at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

• Enter the Octagon Room, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and see where early astronomers once observed the skies.

• View the Historic Time Ball, which drops daily at 1 pm and was used by ships to set their chronometers for accurate navigation.

• Look up at the Great Equatorial Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the UK, and learn about its role in astronomical research.

• Explore with a multilingual audio guide, including British Sign Language, giving context to the Prime Meridian Line, Octagon Room, Historic Time Ball, and Great Equatorial Telescope.

Tower of London & Crown Jewels

Step inside the Tower of London, a UNESCO-listed fortress, and discover royal treasures, historic towers, and sites linked to famous prisoners and executions.

Features

• Access the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House and see the regalia used in royal ceremonies, including thousands of gemstones.

• Visit the White Tower, the oldest part of the fortress, with its displays of arms and armour that reflect centuries of royal power.

• Enter the Chapel of St John, a Norman chapel inside the White Tower that has witnessed key moments in royal history.

• Walk along the Battlements for views across the fortress and the River Thames, and understand how the walls defended the city.

• Step into the Bloody Tower and hear stories such as the mysterious disappearance of the Princes in the Tower.

• Explore the Torture at the Tower exhibition to see instruments and accounts that reveal the Tower’s darker chapters.

• Learn about military history at the Fusiliers Museum and discover the Tower’s role in national coinage at the Royal Mint exhibition.

• Pass through Traitor’s Gate, once used to bring high-profile prisoners into the fortress, and pause at Tower Green, associated with the executions of figures such as Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey.

• Spot the resident ravens in the fortress and see why their presence is closely watched as part of Tower tradition.

Wrapping up

After your visits, you are free to continue exploring the areas around Greenwich or the Tower of London on your own schedule, making use of the flexibility this self-guided combo provides.

Link London's story of time and power in one day, from the Prime Meridian at Greenwich Observatory to the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
Royal Observatory ticket with audio guide incl BSL, Prime Meridian Line and Octagon Room access, plus views of the Time Ball and Equatorial Telescope.
Tower of London ticket includes Crown Jewels, White Tower, Bloody Tower, Torture & Royal Mint exhibits, Traitor's Gate, Tower Green, and ravens.
Visit both sites on the same day in any order, using one simple booking; show separate tickets at each entrance and explore at your own pace.

Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich and Prime Meridian
Multilingual audio guide including British Sign Language
Access to Prime Meridian Line and Octagon Room
View of Historic Time Ball and Great Equatorial Telescope
Entry to the Tower of London
Access to the Crown Jewels in Jewel House
Access to White Tower, Chapel of St John, Battlements and Bloody Tower
Access to Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and Royal Mint exhibition
Access to Traitor's Gate and Tower Green
View of resident ravens in the fortress

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Meeting
Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich SE10 8XJ, London, London
Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich SE10 8XJ, London, London, LONDON, United Kingdom
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Good to know

Ticket and ID: Display your mobile voucher and carry a valid photo ID for entry verification.
Audio guide prep: Download the free audio guide, including the British Sign Language version, before your visit to avoid connectivity issues.
Large luggage: Oversized bags, suitcases, and large luggage items are not allowed inside the Royal Observatory.
Pets: Only registered assistance animals are allowed; pets are not permitted.
Food and drinks: Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.
Historic building limits: Some areas are not fully accessible; the Octagon Room and Great Equatorial Telescope are only reachable by stairs.