Is the Cutty Sark worth it?
Worth it as the anchor of a Greenwich day: the walk beneath the hull of the world's last tea clipper is unique. Pair it with the Royal Observatory.
📍King William Walk, Greenwich SE10
Our pick: Entrance Ticket · Free cancellation
Bottom line — is the Cutty Sark worth it?
Worth it as the anchor of a Greenwich day: walking beneath the hull of the world's last tea clipper is genuinely unique, and kids love the decks. Combine it with the Royal Observatory and arrive by riverboat to do Greenwich properly.
Quick Facts
- Opening hours
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (varies by season)
- Location
- King William Walk, Greenwich SE10
- Age suitability
- All ages, excellent with kids
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes, lifts to all decks
- Getting there
- 2 mins from Greenwich Pier, 1 min from Cutty Sark DLR
How we scored the Cutty Sark
Our method£22 for 60 to 90 minutes is fair for a genuinely one-of-a-kind ship, and Greenwich around it is free.
Walking under the copper-clad hull is unique, and the decks, wheel and cabins are brilliantly restored.
Rarely crowded outside school-holiday middays. One of London's most relaxed big attractions.
The anchor of a Greenwich day rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with the Royal Observatory and arrive by river.
Best time to visit the Cutty Sark
IndoorCutty Sark is fully indoor — weather doesn't affect your visit. Slots below are picked on crowd levels only.
- 9amQuiet — best time to goGreat
- 11amManageable crowdsGood
- 4pmManageable crowdsGood
- 9amQuiet — best time to goGreat
- 11amManageable crowdsGood
- 4pmManageable crowdsGood
Typical hour-by-hour →
Combine it with the Royal Observatory on one Greenwich day and arrive by river: the sightseeing cruise from Westminster ends a two-minute walk from the ship.
Best Cutty Sark tickets, compared
All London attractions →| Ticket Type | What's Included | Price from | TripScore | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RECOMMENDED Entrance Ticket All decks + under the hull |
| £22.00 per adult | 8.0 Best Overall | View tickets → |
Entry + Afternoon Tea Ship visit + tea under the hull |
| £43.00 per adult | 7.6 | View tickets → |
Rig Climb Experience Harnessed climb of the rigging |
| £60.00 per adult | 7.4 | View tickets → |
We compare prices from GETYOURGUIDE · KLOOK · VIATOR · TIQETS …
What visitors say
4.3/5 · 1,308 reviews"Experience the historic Cutty Sark in Greenwich, enjoying the world's last surviving tea clipper and immersing yourself in its rich history"
Summary of 1,308 visitor reviews aggregated from booking partners.
Why the Cutty Sark is worth it
- ✓The last surviving tea clipper on earth, launched in 1869 and beautifully restored.
- ✓The under-hull walk beneath 963 tonnes of ship exists nowhere else.
- ✓Brilliant with kids: the wheel, bunks, cargo hold and family trails.
- ✓Two minutes from Greenwich Pier, so the riverboat ride doubles as the journey.
Common Cutty Sark mistakes
- ✗Rushing past the under-hull gallery, which is the bit you can't do anywhere else on earth.
- ✗Making it your only Greenwich stop when the Observatory and market are minutes away.
- ✗School-holiday middays, the one time the decks feel busy.
- ✗Taking the Tube when the riverboat from Westminster is half the fun of the trip.
How the Cutty Sark compares
Other top London attractions ranked by TripScore.
Worth it for the Prime Meridian, Flamsteed House and Harrison's sea clocks. Go at 10am opening to skip the line queue; the hilltop view outside is free.
Yes if you visit between July and September — the only time the State Rooms open. Book the 9:30am slot online to skip the gate queue.
Cutty Sark FAQ
Is the Cutty Sark worth visiting?▾
Worth it, especially as part of a Greenwich day. She is the last tea clipper left in the world, and the dry dock lets you walk directly beneath the hull. Allow 60 to 90 minutes, then pair it with the Royal Observatory up the hill.
How long do you need at the Cutty Sark?▾
60 to 90 minutes covers all decks and the under-hull gallery comfortably. Add the rest of maritime Greenwich, which surrounds the ship, for a full half-day.
Is the Cutty Sark rig climb worth it?▾
If you have a head for heights, yes: you climb harnessed into the rigging of a real clipper with views over Greenwich and the Thames. Minimum age and height limits apply, so check before booking for children.
What's the best way to get to the Cutty Sark?▾
By river: the sightseeing cruise from Westminster Pier takes about an hour and lands you two minutes from the ship. Otherwise Cutty Sark DLR station is a one-minute walk.
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People also ask
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Yes for history lovers, less so otherwise. Book the 9:30am slot, use the Jeremy Irons audio guide, and don't visit on a Sunday — it's closed to tourists.
Worth it only if you average about three paid attractions a day. For most visitors the Explorer pass from £54 with 60 days' validity beats All-Inclusive.
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£22 · Entrance Ticket
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