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*The Original* GREENWICH GUIDED WALKS *Greenwich Tour Guides Association*


	The BEST way to explore and really enjoy Greenwich is in the company of a qualified Greenwich Tour Guide


Where can you find a witch grasping a horse’s tail, the place where it is thought Sir Walter Raleigh laid down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I, and where can you cross the Meridian Line from East to West? All these questions and many more can be answered on a tour with a professional Greenwich Tour Guide, all of whom have an extensive knowledge of the area, and are members of the Greenwich Tour Guides Association, ensuring that you get the most out of a visit to Greenwich. Let us show you where time began – in Royal Historic Greenwich. The Greenwich Tour Guides Association organise: a programme of Daily Walks Special Interest Walks Tailor-made Walks for Groups

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Why Visit Greenwich?
We have a wealth of attractions

Charlton House
Cutty Sark
Eltham
Fan Museum
Greenwich Royal Park
National Maritime Museum
Old Royal Naval College
Queen’s House
Rangers House
Rotunda
Royal Observatory Greenwich
St Alfege Church
Firepower at the Royal Arsenal

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Restaurants – Pubs – Markets
Parks – Accommodation

And much, much more for you to enjoy.

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Daily Walks


	We offer a programme of daily walks in Historic Greenwich throughout the year Royal Greenwich Meridian Walk 12.15pm and 2.15pm


discover Greenwich with the local experts


Henry VIII		Christopher Wren
	The RoyalObservatory
	and much more!
Greenwich Royal Park		The Meridian Line

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Each Walk lasts approximately one and a half hours. No need to book, just turn up and buy your ticket. Ticket £7.00, concession £6.00 Accompanied children under 14 free


The Walks start from Greenwich Tourist Information Centre Pepys House Cutty Sark Gardens Greenwich SE10 9LW

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*Public transport links:*	Main line trains to Greenwich Station DLR to Maritime Greenwich Buses & Coaches to maritime Greenwich.

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Group Bookings Come with us on Tours and Guided Walks of Historic Greenwich. Greenwich, on the banks of the Thames, holds a special place in history. We have long welcomed visitors from all over the world. All-inclusive packages by arrangement Something new for you and your associates – and we do all the work The Greenwich Tour Guides Association is happy to arrange specialised and off-the-beaten-track walks and coach tours within the Borough of Greenwich to suit the requirements of your group. Talk to us about our discounts for group bookings, and let us organise the day for you. We can book museums tickets and lunch venues Our large selection of Walks and Tours can be tailored to meet your requirements Language Guides available School and student groups welcome Slide shows and lecture service
*Thinking of a day or evening out with family or friends?* *Try something different!* *You can book any of our walks for a group of six or more.*


Seasonal Walks__Special Walks We have a wide ranging programme of Special Interest Walks throughout the Borough of Greenwich Lecture Service also available to clubs, groups and schools.

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	Riverside Greenwich Take a riverside stroll and learn how Greenwich grew from its origins as a small fishing village to an important seat of monarchy. This walk takes you passed the world famous Cutty Sark, and to the site where Henry VIII’s Palace of Placentia once stood. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
	Walk the Meridian Line Wander through England’s oldest Royal Park. Cross the Meridian Line from East To West and see where International Time begins at the Royal Observatory. One of several buildings in Greenwich designed by Sir Christopher Wren. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
	The Old Royal Naval College Built by Sir Christopher Wren on the site of the old Tudor Palace of Placentia. Step into the calm classicism of the Chapel into the exuberant splendours of the Painted Hall, described as second in magnificence only to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
	Maritime and Military Greenwich Walk along a stretch of river which is steeped in history – from the Baroque splendours of the Royal Naval College to the quaint Jacobean almshouse. Explore the Borough and discover the part played by Greenwich through the ages as Britain built its power by land and sea. Follow in the footsteps of the Military and Naval heroes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
	Hidden from History The story of women’s contribution to Greenwich through such figures, from the past, as Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Mary II, to the recent writer Edith Nesbit, and some of the many thousands who worked in the Woolwich Arsenal during wartime. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
	Ghosts, Murders and Mysteries Discover the darker histories of Greenwich . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Our range of walks include 'Georgian Greenwich', 'Architectural Gems', 'Docklands', 'Deptford', 'Poets and Poetry, 'Treasure Hunts', 'Sporting Heritage', 'Charlton House', 'Eltham Palace' and many others
click for details We welcome your enquiry

Why use the Greenwich Tour Guides Association?


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The best way to see Greenwich is in the company of a trained local expert. Get the most from your visit and discover areas of Greenwich that others will miss. Greenwich Tour Guide Association members have national and local qualifications. We provide English Heritage with Guides at Eltham Palace, also guides for coach tours and museums. Contact us and find out; WHAT THE GREENWICH TOUR GUIDES ASSOCIATION CAN DO FOR YOU?


............................	Greenwich Tour Guides Association Greenwich Tourist Information Centre Pepys House Cutty Sark Gardens Greenwich SE10 9LW UK Telephone: +44(0)7575772298	.............................
	alternatively email guides@greenwichtours.co.uk