Join on the day Essential Information Location Queen's House Price Prices vary | The Van de Veldes Highlights Tour: £10 adults; other tours and talks are free | Purchase tickets at the Admissions Desk Plan your visit Discover more things to do at the Queen's House The Queen’s House is often referred to as Greenwich’s hidden gem. A former royal residence, architectural masterpiece and renowned art gallery, England's first Classical building has a long and varied history. Our programme of tours and talks bring the stories of the Queen's House to life, led by our friendly and knowledgeable guides. Check out the details below to find out what’s currently on offer. All tours and talks are subject to staff availability. Please ask at the Admissions Desk to see what we have to offer on the day. Image The Van de Veldes Highlights Tour To accompany our exhibition The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea, this guided tour uncovers the story of Dutch artists, Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger. Find out about their artistic career, their time working in the Queen's House and their influence on British marine art. During the tour, you can also step onto the Loggia, the House's covered balcony, which is not usually open to the public. Dates: 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 December Timings: 3.45pm. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Meeting point: The Great Hall. Price: £10 for adults; £7 for students and under 25s; £5 for children; (discounted rates for Members available). Suitability: The tour is suitable for adults and children (although children under 12 will not be allowed on the Loggia due to health and safety). Audio headsets: Depending on the size of the group, you will be provided with headphones and an audio headset, which allow you to clearly hear the guide and adjust the volume if required. The headphones and headset will be collected at the end of the tour. Tour size: Each tour has a maximum capacity of 16 people. Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. Image Gallery Favourite: The Solebay Tapestry Discover the story behind this 17th century tapestry, designed in the Queen's House by Willem van de Velde the Elder. Dates: 5, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 27, 29, 30, 31 December; 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10 January Timings: 11am. Duration: Approximately 20 minutes. Meeting point: King’s Presence Chamber, located on the first floor. Price: Free (suggested donation of £5). Suitability: Suitable for adults and children. Accessibility: The King’s Presence Chamber can be accessed via lift. Image The Solebay Tapestry and the work of the Van de Veldes To accompany the exhibition The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea, this tour tells the story behind the Solebay Tapestry and explores the highlights of the exhibition. Dates: 5, 12, 19 December; 9 January Timings: 2.15pm. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Meeting point: King’s Presence Chamber. Price: Free (suggested donation of £10). Suitability: The tour is suitable for adults. Tour size: Each tour has a maximum capacity of 12 people. Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. Want more art and architecture? Sign up to the art newsletter and delve into the unique Queen's House art collection, plus get regular updates about upcoming exhibitions and events in Greenwich Sign up Volunteer Tours While providing you with a warm welcome, our dedicated team of volunteers also give fantastic tours on the stories of the Queen's House that inspire them. Please be aware all tours are subject to availability. Image Highlights of the Queen’s House Join one of our volunteers for this free tour exploring the Queen’s House and its collection. Dates: Mondays. Timings: 12pm and 1.30pm. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Meeting point: Undercroft, located through the door between the curved exterior staircases. Price: Free. Suitability: Suitable for adults. Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. Image Inigo Jones and the Queen’s House Uncover the life of Queen's House architect, Inigo Jones, on this free tour. Dates: Tuesdays. Timings: 12pm. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Meeting point: Undercroft, located through the door between the curved exterior staircases. Price: Free. Suitability: Suitable for adults. Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. Image Highlights of the Queen’s House and The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea Delve into the early history of the building, the Armada Portrait and other paintings from Royal Museums Greenwich’s permanent collection. This free tour includes a walk through our exhibition The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea. Dates: Thursdays. Timings: 12pm and 2pm. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Meeting point: Undercroft, located through the door between the curved exterior staircases. Price: Free. Suitability: Suitable for adults. Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. More information For bespoke tours and for larger groups, please contact the bookings office at bookings@rmg.co.uk Discover more Explore Top things to do at the Queen's House World-famous artworks, captivating architecture and fascinating royal history - don't miss these highlights of the Queen's House in Greenwich Find out more Shop Treasures of Royal Museums Greenwich £10.00 Beautifully illustrated and accompanied by extraordinary histories, this book is a celebration of 100 of the most important and exquisite objects in the Royal Museums Greenwich collections, including some of the most significant new acquisitions of the last ten years... Buy Now Visit Visitor information Find opening times, tickets, visit and travel information to help you plan your visit to the Queen's House in Greenwich Find out more What’s On Talks and tours Meet the Experts: Britain’s Royal Yachts Cultural icons or regal excesses? Discover the history of royal sailing craft in this free lunchtime gallery talk Wednesday 29 November | 1pm-1.30pm Free Queen's House Experiences Queen's House Ice Rink Relaxed Sessions Suitable for anyone who needs a calmer, more relaxed environment to get the most out of their visit 28 November, 6-6.45pm | 11 December, 6-6.45pm | 3 January, 6-6.45pm Adults £8.50 | Children £5 Queen's House Experiences | Christmas The Queen's House Ice Rink Discover the most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London 23 November 2023 - 7 January 2024 Adult from £17 | Child from £10 Queen's House Exhibitions The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House 10am-5pm daily | Closing 14 January 2024 Free Queen's House Talks and tours BSL Tour: The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea Join John Wilson for a tour of our exhibition at the Queen's House, exclusively for Deaf and hard of hearing visitors Friday 1 December | 1pm-2pm Free Entry Queen's House Events and festivals | Evenings and Lates Members' Christmas Party at the Queen's House Celebrate the festive season with us Monday 4 December 2023 | 6.30pm-8.30pm EVENT NOW FULLY BOOKED Queen's House Events and festivals Lunchtime Concerts Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Select Wednesdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm Free, drop in Queen's House Events and festivals | Evenings and Lates Christmas concerts at the Queen's House Join us for an evening of carols and songs, performed by local choir, Hithertones Saturday 16 December | Performances at 6pm and 8pm Adult £18, Child £8, Concessions £15 (Members/students/under 25s/seniors/disabled visitors) Queen's House Talks and tours | Talks & courses The Van de Veldes Festival Take part in a range of events to mark the final days of our exhibition The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea 12-14 January 2024 | 10.30am-5pm Free Queen's House