A day in Greenwich

We love the Thames Clippers. Not the narrated cruises boats, but the regular commuter boats.

Here is a route map. You can start as far upriver as the London Eye Pier.

https://www.thamesclippers.com/route-time-table/book-now

I feel that you can easily self guide yourselves in Greenwich as most things are easy walking distance. The Observatory is up hill from the River. The Royal Museums Pass looked like a good deal; it gives you access for one price to several of the historic sites and museums in Greenwich. You can take the river taxi or etc. one way and a bus or the tube back. That way you can pace yourself at your own speed...stop for a nice meal; etc.

There isn't a "tube" from Greenwich. The Jubilee Line has a station at North Greenwich, which is estate-agent speak for the area around the former Millennium Dome, and is not close to the tourist area of Greenwich. The fastest route back from Greenwich to central London is by suburban train from either Greenwich or Maze Hill stations.

Wondering if a trip to Docklands Museum could be added after visiting Greenwich? How would you get there and then back to mayfair area? Thanks for asking the right questions @nhamlin11 😉

It would be easy to get to the Museum of London - Docklands by taking the Docklands Light Railway from Greenwich or Cutty Sark to West India Quay. From there, get the Jubilee Line from Canary Wharf to Green Park or Bond Street. However, it would probably take up too much time to fit in that and Greenwich properly.

We did it on our own. Took the Thames Clipper narrated ride from Westminster to Greenwich, then followed Rick Steves' self-guided tour. It was perfect! Saw everything from the Cutty Sark to the Observatory and had a terrific pub lunch as well. Returned to London via train.