Windsor Castle and Hampton Court - 9 hours

£800 per tour - max 6 people

Explore two of England’s most famous Royal Residences and see Runnymede, the birthplace of English democracy, where King John signed and sealed the Magna Carta, on this driving and walking day trip out in the beautiful English countryside.

Windsor Castle

Entrance Fee £32.00 (approx per person)

Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest continually occupied castle in the world having been 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. The amazing Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is a must see, as is St George’s Chapel where Henry VIII and Jane Seymour are buried. After leaving the castle you have time for a walk around the charming town of Windsor and have lunch (costs not included) before we drive to Hampton Court.

I can accompany you inside the State Rooms of Windsor Castle but I cannot guide in this part of the building.

What you can expect to see

  • St George's Chapel

  • Queen Mary's Dolls House

  • St George's Hall

  • Wellington Room

  • Guildhall

  • Queen Victoria's Train

  • River Thames

  • Eton College

Runnymede

On our journey to Hampton Court we pass though Runnymede, the birthplace of English democracy where the sealing of the Magna Carta took place in 1215. Inspiring the US Declaration of Independence of 1776 and the 1948 UN Charter for Human Rights, the Charter is seen as a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

Hampton Court Palace

Entrance Fee £32.00 (approx per person)

Hampton Court Palace is one of the world’s finest Royal Palaces. Set in 60 acres of beautiful gardens, Hampton Court became Henry VIII’s favourite palace and has since been home to some of Britain's most famous Kings and Queens. Built to entertain and impress visitors, it is actually 2 palaces in one, covering both the Tudor, Stuart and Georgian royal dynasties. We will enjoy highlights include the Tudor kitchens, Great Hall, and Chapel Royal, ancient working tennis court, fabulous gardens featuring the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze and children will love the Magic Garden.

On our return journey we will drive through Richmond Park, Britain’s largest urban walled park. It is three times the size of New York’s Central Park at 2,360 acres and is the largest of the Royal Parks in London. It was originally enclosed by Charles I in 1637 for use as a royal deer hunting park.

What you can expect to see

  • Henry VIII Palace

  • Stuart/Georgian Palace

  • Great Hall

  • Chapel Royal

  • Tudor kitchens

  • Real Tennis Courts, Stunning gardens

  • Magic Garden

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 any sites you may wish to visit in a customised tour

  • Meals and refreshments