Essential Information
Location |
Cutty Sark
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Price | Free with entry to Cutty Sark |
Want to hear what life was really like at sea? Follow the free Cutty Sark audio tour and take a voyage into our seafaring past.
Listen to thrilling tales from Cutty Sark's history, hear about the lives of its captains and crews, and discover how Cutty Sark became the fastest ship of its day.
The tour is free for all visitors to the ship – all you need is your phone.
How does it work?
We've partnered with Smartify, the world's most downloaded museum app, to make it easier than ever to explore the ship.
When you arrive, simply sign in to our free WiFi and scan the QR code with your phone to begin.
You can also download the Smartify app for free from the Apple or Android app store to find out more about Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and our museum collections.
Audio guide features
- Expert commentary on Cutty Sark's history: including how and why it was built, stories from the ship's seafaring past and its place in Greenwich today.
- Rich audio, images and text: lean back and listen or read the transcript – explore the ship at your own pace and in your own way.
- Listen again when you get home: want to check something you heard during your visit? Once the app is installed, you can always tune in again.
Go on a virtual tour
Explore Cutty Sark’s poop deck like never before with our virtual 3D experience.
Located at the rear of the famous tea clipper, the poop deck is home to the Ship’s Wheel and the officers’ accommodation.
The area is currently closed to visitors while we replace the deck. Maritime lovers can now explore the deck from the comfort of home thanks to our virtual experience, created in partnership with cultural travel app, Smartify.
Like what you hear?
Cutty Sark has endured many hardships, but the pandemic has been once of the toughest years in the ship's history. For every month Royal Museums Greenwich has been closed, we've lost £1 million in revenue – yet our care for the ship continues.
If you enjoy the tour, please consider leaving a donation to help secure the ship's future.