Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Single & Old Royal Naval College, home of the Painted Hall
Head to Greenwich with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and step into 600 years of history at Greenwich's stunning Old Royal Naval College.
Highlights
- Travel along the River Thames from central London to Greenwich to visit the Old Royal Naval College
- Explore the breath-taking 17th century Painted Hall known as ‘the UK’s Sistine Chapel’
- Marvel at Sir Christopher Wren’s spectacular architecture, featured in many Film & TV productions including The Crown, Les Misérables, Thor: The Dark World, Cruella and Bridgerton
- Comfortable, climate controlled catamarans with café bars, luxury seating, and an open deck area at the back of the vessel
What's included
- Single journey on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - valid for any one way sailing on the selected date within Central and East zones
- Entry to the Painted Hall, Nelson Room, Chapel and Victorian Skittle Alley
- Painted Hall multimedia guide (available in 7 languages)
- Option to join a '600 years of History’ live guided tour and/or a Painted Hall talk with expert guide
- Lunch
Overview
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is the perfect way to travel from central London to Greenwich.
Services call at major piers including Canary Wharf, London Bridge City, Battersea Power Station and London Eye (Waterloo), and depart every 10-20 minutes during peak times.
Enjoy spectacular river views of Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, The Shard, Tower of London, the Old Royal Naval College, The O2 and the Thames Barrier to name a few. There’s nothing quite like sailing under the iconic Tower Bridge either!
The Old Royal Naval College Greenwich, home of the Painted Hall
Explore the peaceful riverside location and Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic architecture. The stunning buildings and extensive grounds tell 600 years of remarkable history that lists an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures, from Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson.
Visit ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’, Sir James Thornhill’s breath-taking Baroque Painted Hall and its neighbour, the glorious Chapel of St Peter and Paul. Escape the crowds and discover 40,000 square feet of awe-inspiring painted walls and ceiling.
Named “the most popular filming location in the world” by Empire Magazine, the Old Royal Naval College is the setting for hundreds of blockbuster films and TV series including Pirates of the Caribbean, Les Misérables, The Crown and Bridgerton.
See the reopened Nelson Room
The unique architecture of the Nelson Room has been carefully conserved, including its imposing roof lantern, monumental stonework, and Swedish marble flooring – the marble flagstones were selected by Sir Christopher Wren himself. A ‘Pepper’s Ghost’ display illuminates Nelson’s lying-in-state, while a bronze sculpture called Breaking the Line, by Antony Dufort pays tribute to the many sailors who fought at Trafalgar and later became ‘Greenwich Pensioners’ at the Royal Hospital for Seamen.
'600 Years of History' Tours
Take a tour of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate in the heart of the Greenwich Maritime UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tickets include access to the breath-taking Painted Hall, which took 19 years to Paint, known and ‘the UK’s Sistine Chapel’.
The award-winning site tour is included in your visit, where you’ll learn of the fascinating 600-year story of this site, including being the birthplace of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.
Meet at the Visitor Centre to join a 45-minute tour of the spectacular grounds. The tour leaves daily at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (and finishes at the entrance to the Painted Hall).
Know before you go
Please present your ticket on your smart phone and it will be scanned upon boarding.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is possible up to 48 hours prior to departure. (100% cancellation fee applies inside 48 hours.)
