The Old Royal Naval College - home to the Painted Hall | La Vacanza Travel

The Old Royal Naval College - home to the Painted Hall

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, United Kingdom, London
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  • 90 to 120 minutes
  • London
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  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history.
Take an award winning tour of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate - part of the Greenwich UNESCO world heritage site. Learn of the fascinating 600-year story of this site, including being the birthplace of Henry VIII and visit the breath-taking Painted Hall (known as the UK's Sistine chapel), which took 19 years to Paint. This is one of the most popular filming locations in the world including The Crown, Les Miserables, Thor: The Dark World, Cruella, Bridgerton and many more – book a film tour to find out what goes on behind the scenes and some trade secrets.

Tickets include guided tour which leaves the visitor centre hourly from 11am - 3pm. Painted Hall entry*, entry to the Visitor Centre, Chapel and the Skittle Alley (usually open from 12-3pm) where you can try your hand at Victorian bowling.

*Multimedia guides (7 languages)and guided tours every 30mins

Visit: Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, London SE10 9NN England

Take a tour of this magnificent 17 acre riverside estate & learn of the fascinating 600 year story of this site, formerly Greenwich Palace - the birthplace of Henry VIII. Home to the breath-taking Painted Hall (known as the UK's Sistine Chapel), which took 19 years to Paint.

The award winning site tour is included in your visit. It departs from the Visitor Centre hourly throughout the day with expert guides. As the tour progresses, popular film locations will be pointed out, or take the Blockbuster Film tour to get some behind the scenes insights as to why this is one of the the most used film location in the world. Over 100 films in nearly 100 years including: The Crown, Les Miserables, Thor: The Dark World, Cruella, Bridgerton and many more.

Inclusions
  • Multi lingual Audio guide of Painted Hall included. (in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German and Japanese). Guided Painted Hall talks run every 30 minutes from 11 -4pm
  • Guided Tours of the Estate leave the Visitor Centre every hour from 11am - 3pm
  • Entry to the Visitor Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Old Royal Naval College

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    90 to 120 minutes


    User's Reviews

    sstaley

    25 Feb, 2024

    I paid a surprise visit to an old friend in Greenwich, and our impromptu decision turned out to be quite rewarding. The content of the building and the surrounding views were truly captivating. Notably, the iconic Painted Hall has earned the reputation of being the UK’s Sistine Chapel. If you happen to visit between December and February. They have an exhibition on 2023 "Museum of the Moon." This year features "Coalescence" by designer Paul Cocksedge, making its London debut against the stunning backdrop of the Painted Hall. The installation, crafted from over 2,500 pieces of coal – equivalent to the amount consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year, is a unique spectacle. The venue also hosts diverse activities like Yoga & Brunch. I recommend checking their website for the latest updates on events and exhibitions.

    anncL4594PW

    25 Feb, 2024

    Five of us visited the Royal Naval College as a birthday treat for one of our group. We did both the Painted Hall tour and the 600 years of history tour with our guide Jim. He was very interesting and knowledgeable and managed to deliver a lot of facts with a good sense of humour. It was definitely worth doing the tour (which is included in the entrance fee) as it was so enjoyable and we found out so much more.

    936SueH

    24 Feb, 2024

    We did a tour of the painted hall with Jim, who was excellent. Very engaging and informative. As we were the last tour of the day, he gave us an extra 30 mins of his own time to show us around the surrounding parts of the college. Very worthwhile and he had some great stories that really brought to life the history and understanding of the paintings and artwork. An amazing place, well worth a visit.

    arel410

    14 Feb, 2024

    Had a fantastic tour of the Painted Hall with tour guide Antonio that was included in the cost of the ticket. Antonio was very knowledgeable about the artwork and the history and made it a very interesting and engaging commentary. We met him again in the Chapel and he was equally friendly and generous with sharing his knowledge. We would definitely recommend this tour.

    sabriina2024

    04 Feb, 2024

    Amazing experience! Had an excellent time during the tour. We happen to join Jim’s last tour of the day, it was very educational. Would highly recommend doing the tour. Thank you Jim!

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    A Spontaneous Visit

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    Antonio’s super tour of the Painted Hall

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    A fabulous place to visit.

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    Jim The Great

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    Great guided tour

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    Breathtaking!

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    Will be going back gain, that is for certain

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    Great family day out steeped in history

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    A real gem!

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    A hidden gem, well worth the visit.

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    Well worth this visit!

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    Impressive, but too expensive

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    Quite a spectacle in the Old Royal Naval College

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    Great tour of UNESCO world heritage site

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    Not to be missed! It’s a movable feast for the eyes.

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    Museum of the Moon and The Skittle Alley

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    A awe inspiring experience

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    Don’t miss this beautiful place. Well worth the visit.

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    Amazing time at The Old Royal Naval College - fantastic tour

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    A walk back through history

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    Highly recommend

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    Fabulous visit

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    Great Tour with Guide Nika

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