Royal London and Windsor Castle or Hampton Court Palace - 9 hours

£800 (plus entrance fees) - max 6 people

This tour starts in the morning with the Royal London 3 hour driving and walking tour, taking in many of Britain's famous royal buildings, then you can choose to visit Windsor Castle or Hampton Court Palace in the afternoon.

London boasts countless royal homes, some still occupied by the Queen and her family. During our morning together we will admire many of the British royal family’s homes, which range from medieval castles to the current residences. 

In the afternoon we will journey out of London, stopping for lunch (costs not included) on the way, before arriving at Windsor or Hampton to enjoy the rest of this very royal day.

What you can expect to see

  • Buckingham Palace

  • Kensington Palace

  • St. James's Palace

  • Clarence House

  • Banqueting House

  • House Guards

  • And more..

(Note we do not go inside these buildings)

Hampton Court Palace

Entrance Fee £32.00 (approx)

The palace was built by Cardinal Wolsey 500 years ago, then became home to one of England's most notorious kings, Henry VIII. Hampton is really two palaces in one; Henry VIII's Tudor Palace and William III's Baroque Palace. Enjoy Tudor kitchens, the Great Hall and Chapel Royal, an ancient working tennis court and fabulous gardens featuring the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze. Children will love the Magic Garden.

What you can expect to see

  • Henry VIII Palace

  • Stuart/Georgian Palace

  • Great Hall

  • Chapel Royal

  • Tudor kitchens

  • Real Tennis Courts

  • Formal gardens

  • Magic Garden

Windsor Castle

Entrance Fee £28.00 (approx)

Windsor is the largest and oldest continually occupied castle in the world, home to the British royals for almost 1000 years. Visit exquisite state rooms and get up close to the art and antiques collected by the Royal Family over the centuries. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is a must-see, as is St George’s Chapel where Henry VIII and Jane Seymour are buried.

I am a Blue Badge Guide. The only guides but can accompany you around Windsor Castle. 

What you can expect to see

  • St George's Chapel

  • Queen Mary's Dolls House

  • State Rooms

  • St George's Hall

  • Wellington Chamber

  • Guildhall

  • Queen Victoria's Train

  • River Thames

  • Eton College


Essentials

  • I will be your Driver/Guide in an air-conditioned London Black Taxi and provide a full, clear, audible commentary through an intercom

  • I offer a door-to-door service, collecting you and taking you back to your Hotel or preferred central London location

  • Tour incorporates parking up and taking short walks. Prefer not to walk? No problem, we’ll drive more

  • I will accompany you throughout but if you would like some time to explore/lunch by yourself that’s fine too, this is your tour

  • Prices are per tour, not per head, up to a maximum of 6 passengers. Payment on the day by cash or credit card

What’s Extra

  • Any transfers from pick-up and to set-down locations outside central London

  • Entrance fees to Windsor Castle - Hampton Court Palace or any sites you may wish to visit in a customised tour

  • Meals and refreshments