Royal Observatory & Prime Meridian: Early Access + Guided Tour
About this experience
Founded in 1675, the Royal Observatory is Britain’s oldest scientific institution. Get a chance to see it before the crowds arrive.
You'll stand on the Prime Meridian and step into the birthplace of modern astronomy. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the search for longitude.
See the Octagon Room, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and enjoy a tour that brings to life the stories of how the Prime Meridian was established in Greenwich.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Guide language
- English
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- Blackheath Avenue
What’s included
- Early access to Royal Observatory & Prime Meridian
- Private Prime Meridian access
- Guided tour
- English-speaking guide
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