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Group Dome Tour: Wartime Watch | Secret Dome Tour (Apr 2025 - Mar 2026)

Discover the hidden history of Wren’s Dome and gain a unique perspective on Britain’s wartime past in this intimate tour, limited to just six people. 

An expert guide will lead you up the narrow, winding staircase into one of Greenwich’s most intriguing spaces. From this historic vantage point, once used to defend London during the Second World War, you’ll uncover original relics and the powerful stories behind them. 

Get a closer look at the Dome’s fascinating architecture and see the inner workings of the historic turret clock. 

Learn how the Royal Naval College was directly impacted by the war, from the fierce fires that swept along the Thames in 1940 to the air raids that damaged the King Charles building in 1943. 

Tickets include: 

Secret Dome Tour: £350 Up to 6 people. 45 mins. Important booking information Please read before booking.

 

Visiting:

We recommend 45 minutes to 1 hour to visit the *Painted Hall, your tickets also lets you visit *Chapel of St Peter & St Paul and Visitor Centre allow minimum of 1.5–2 hours to visit all. More information

*Painted Hall other parts of our site may be subject to early or partial closures, to best avoid this our last timed entry for groups is 2pm. Latest opening and closure times.

Ticket options

  • Adult Group A: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    Adult Group A: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    £350.00

    Secret Dome Tour: £350 Up to 6 people per timed tour. Children under the age of 14 are not permitted on this tour. Children over 14 need a ticket and should be accompanied by an adult. This tour is not accessible, and not suitable for people with mobility issues. This is due to the nature of the tour and the fact it accesses the Dome of the chapel via a number of narrow and spiral stairs. Private tours last approximately 45 minutes. Tickets valid for the day only.We recommend 45 minutes to 1 hour to visit the Painted Hall, your tickets also lets you visit Chapel of St Peter & St Paul and Visitor Centre allow minimum of 1.5–2 hours to visit all. • 31 days’ booking notice required.

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    Secret Dome Tour: £350 Up to 6 people per timed tour. Children under the age of 14 are not permitted on this tour. Children over 14 need a ticket and should be accompanied by an adult. This tour is not accessible, and not suitable for people with mobility issues. This is due to the nature of the tour and the fact it accesses the Dome of the chapel via a number of narrow and spiral stairs. Private tours last approximately 45 minutes. Tickets valid for the day only.We recommend 45 minutes to 1 hour to visit the Painted Hall, your tickets also lets you visit Chapel of St Peter & St Paul and Visitor Centre allow minimum of 1.5–2 hours to visit all. • 31 days’ booking notice required.

  • Adult Group B: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    Adult Group B: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    £350.00
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  • Adult Group C: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    Adult Group C: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    £350.00
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  • Adult Group D: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    Adult Group D: Private Dome Tour (Up to 6 people)
    £350.00
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Group Dome Tour: Wartime Watch | Secret Dome Tour (Apr 2025 - Mar 2026)

Discover the hidden history of Wren’s Dome and gain a unique perspective on Britain’s wartime past in this intimate tour, limited to just six people. 

An expert guide will lead you up the narrow, winding staircase into one of Greenwich’s most intriguing spaces. From this historic vantage point, once used to defend London during the Second World War, you’ll uncover original relics and the powerful stories behind them. 

Get a closer look at the Dome’s fascinating architecture and see the inner workings of the historic turret clock. 

Learn how the Royal Naval College was directly impacted by the war, from the fierce fires that swept along the Thames in 1940 to the air raids that damaged the King Charles building in 1943. 

Tickets include: 

Secret Dome Tour: £350 Up to 6 people. 45 mins. Important booking information Please read before booking.

 

Visiting:

We recommend 45 minutes to 1 hour to visit the *Painted Hall, your tickets also lets you visit *Chapel of St Peter & St Paul and Visitor Centre allow minimum of 1.5–2 hours to visit all. More information

*Painted Hall other parts of our site may be subject to early or partial closures, to best avoid this our last timed entry for groups is 2pm. Latest opening and closure times.

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