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Old Royal Naval College - Home to the Painted Hall, Greenwich

4.6 · 186 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Old Royal Naval College Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
30 min–2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 12:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich with an audio guide or a guided talk.

Visitor Centre entry and the Skittle Alley are included, but talks and Skittle Alley access follow set schedules. 4.57 from 186 reviews at €21 per person for 30 min–2h.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €21 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Visitor Centre entry included and Skittle Alley (open 12-3pm)
  • Optional guided tours depart the visitor centre on the hour (11am - 3pm)
  • 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

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.6
    186 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 168 of 186

    Star breakdown of all 186 ratings

    5 stars
    141 · 76%
    4 stars
    27 · 15%
    3 stars
    8 · 4%
    2 stars
    3 · 2%
    1 star
    7 · 4%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the paintings and guides' explanations; some find admission poor value for the limited rooms on view.

    Praised

    • Detailed ceiling and wall paintings in the Painted Hall
    • Knowledgeable guides who explain the paintings' symbolism with humour
    • Chapel and grounds tours that connect the buildings to the site's history
    • Welcoming guides and staff who answer questions and offer help

    Complaints

    • Some find admission poor value for the limited rooms, while others consider the included tours good value
    • Temporary art installations have obstructed views of the hall and paintings
    • Unclear signage and directions make the site difficult to navigate

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 August 2023 to 19 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Old Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark Gardens, University of Greenwich, SE10 9NN London, United Kingdom · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    10:00, 12:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Old Royal Naval College; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Strollers OK
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund
    From €21 per adult