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Hampton Court & Windsor Castle: Private Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
8 hours
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What You Will Do
Just outside of London, two Royal treasures and England's most notable places await you: Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. You will explore the home of Henry VII & the Tudor dynasty, and the world's oldest & largest occupied castle and the current residence of Queen Elizabeth II with your private tour guide who will share the stories and the history behind these two British landmarks.
On your private day trip from London, you will:
- Travel in the comfort of a private and iconic London Taxi;
- Visit the stunning Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's residence famous for its beautiful gardens;
- See Hampton Court's sixteenth-century astronomical clock which is still functioning;
- Explore The Maze, commissioned in the 18th century is now the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze;
- Travel to Windsor Castle after a lunch break, and discover the grounds of the Queen’s favourite weekend residence;
- See the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, the resting place of many English Kings and Queens, and the wedding venue of Harry and Meghan;
- Stop along the way at Runnymede Field where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215;
- 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.
Afterwards, you will visit Her Majesty’s favourite weekend residence, the beautiful Windsor Castle. You will be able to walk through the exquisite State Apartments, which display artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci.
You will see magnificent rooms, including St. George’s Hall where larger-than-life banquets are held, stunning suits of armour as well as flawless grounds and gardens. Another highlight will be St George’s Chapel - where numerous weddings within the Royal family have taken place and where famous monarchs, including the infamously beheaded Charles I, are buried.
With your guide providing insight along the way, this is the perfect day trip from London to discover two amazing Royal Treasures.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking driver and a tour guide for your private group
- Hampton Court & Windsor Castle admission tickets
- Private Black Cab 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.
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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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