Private tour with an accredited expert guide Hampton Court Palace
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About This Tour in London
Why Visit London?
London is a historic capital city blending rich heritage with modern innovation. From royal palaces to world-class museums, London offers diverse attractions. Explore the West End, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the vibrant food and cultural scene that makes London one of the world's most visited cities.
Getting to London
The easiest way to reach London is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), Luton Airport (LTN), or London City Airport (LCY). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Sarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008
- Sarah has been acknowledged by authors and interviewed for her expertise knowledge of Hampton Court
- Personal tour with Sarah who is accredited with the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge Guide
What's Not Included
- Please note the Chapel Royal is a working chapel and may close at short notice for services.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Admission fees into Hampton Court Palace are not included
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th CenturyI will meet you at the West Gate which is the main palace entrance. Once you have entered through Trophy Gate from the road A309, proceed up the driveway which is known as Trophy Drive, I shall wait near the moat just in front of the main entrance, West Gate.
End Point
I will meet you at the West Gate which is the main palace entrance. Once you have entered through Trophy Gate from the road A309, proceed up the driveway which is known as Trophy Drive, I shall wait near the moat just in front of the main entrance, West Gate.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it... 2 hours
As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th Century. Together we will explore the courtyards and Tudor Kitchens, we will sense the smells and sounds of a busy working environment where sumptuous meals were prepared by the many servants for the Court of King Henry VIII. We will ascend to the upper floors to view the magnificent Tudor State Apartments which includes some of the finest artwork and tapestries from the period such as the Abraham Tapestries and the painting of the Family of Henry VIII. Walk through the Great Hall and along the Haunted Gallery where I shall tell the ghost story of Catherine Howard, King Henry VIII's doomed fifth wife. Then we will move into the Baroque side of the palace built in 1689 by Queen Mary II & King William III to rival Versailes near Paris. We will see the magnificent gardens which include the world famous hedge Maze, the Great Vine, the Royal Tennis Court and the King's Privy Garden.
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What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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