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Discover Historic Hampton Court Palace: Private Day Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
6 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
Just outside of London, a historic royal palace and Royal treasure, and one of England's most notable places await you: Hampton Court Palace. Located in the borough of Richmond upon Thames and originally built in the early 16th century by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Hampton Court Palace was King Henry VIII's favourite one.
On your private day trip from London, you will:
- Travel in the comfort of a private and iconic London Taxi;
- Discover Henry VIII's residence, the stunning Hampton Court Palace, famous for its beautiful gardens;
- See Hampton Court's sixteenth-century astronomical clock which is still functioning;
- Admire splendid Tudor Architecture, particularly in the Great Hall, built by Henry VIII;
- Explore The Maze, commissioned in the 18th century is now the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze;
- See The Great Vine, planted in 1768, one of the oldest and largest grapevines in the world;
- Visit The Chapel Royal, featuring stunning stained glass windows and intricate woodwork;
- Enjoy a relaxing drive back to your centrally located London hotel.
Your day begins with a day trip to Hampton Court Palace, where lies the spectacular favourite residence of Henry VIII built in 1514, where you will explore the impressive maze and beautiful gardens, see the astronomical clock and visit Henry VIII’s tennis court.
This Historic Royal Palace boasts a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It became a grand Tudor palace under King Henry VIII who expanded and renovated the palace extensively, making it one of his principal residences and a centre of Tudor court life. In the late 17th century, William III and Mary II enlisted Sir Christopher Wren to update parts of the palace in the Baroque style.
Today, Hampton Court Palace stands as a testament to centuries of royal history, showcasing magnificent Tudor and Baroque architecture, lush gardens, and significant cultural heritage. Managed by Historic Royal Palaces, it remains a popular tourist destination, inviting visitors to explore its grand state rooms, beautiful grounds, and rich history.
With your guide providing insight along the way, this is the perfect day trip from London to discover an amazing Royal Treasure.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking driver guide for your private group
- Hampton Court admission tickets
- Private London Taxi throughout the tour
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off from central London hotels
What's Not Included?
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 20% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Hotel Pick up is available from any Central London Hotel within a 5km radius from Embankment Place. If your hotel information is not provided, your guide will meet you at the Taxi Rank in Embankment Place, outside Embankment Tube Station (at the Villiers Street entrance and not the Embankment entrance).
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace with 60 acres of beautiful gardens, that was transformed from ordinary country house to a magnificent palace by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor in the 16th century.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide us with your hotel information your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point (address in the tour confirmation email).
- Accesibility: All Black Cabs are wheelchair accessible and foldable wheelchairs (under 10kg) can be stored in the vehicle. Please note the person must be able to get into and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide and a member of the group must be able to lift the wheelchair in and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide. Additionally, on some occasions, slight amendments to the route may need to be made to make this fully accessible. If your wheelchair is over 10kg or cannot be folded to be easily stored in a vehicle, please be in touch, so we can arrange a custom booking for you.
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