Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace, Private Tour Including entry pass
Why we love it?
The Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace private tour offers an immersive experience into two of the United Kingdom's most iconic royal residences. Spanning eight hours, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in British monarchy, as it includes entry passes to both sites. Visitors will explore the grandeur of Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world, and the stunning gardens and architecture of Hampton Court Palace, once home to King Henry VIII. The private nature of the tour allows for a tailored experience, making it suitable for families, couples, or small groups seeking a deeper understanding of England's royal heritage.
Itinerary
Windsor Castle
No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years.
Tour includes
President John F Kennedy Memorial site and Runnymede Birth place of freedom, where King John sealed the Magna carta (The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter to the Liberties of England, is a document originally issued in Latin in the year 1215. it was the world's very first written Constitution. The charter was a major part of the process that led to the rule of constitutional law in the English speaking world, an ideal which was eventually transported to the New World. It would inspire the Founding Fathers to draft a new document, the United States Constitution. As a tribute to its influence, a copy of the Magna Carter is housed in the Temple of Founding History, the National Archive, in Washington D.C.)
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace. Hampton Court was built by Cardinal Wolsey. There will be time to visit the lovely gardens, maze and State rooms.
500 years of garden history
These gardens, now visited by thousands of people every year, were once the exclusive playground of kings and queens. New ideas and designs arrived with each new era, from the Tudors through to the Victorians.
Today the Gardens and Estate team continue the work of past royal gardeners.
Monarchs and their gardeners have all influenced the gardens in different ways. In the early 1500s Cardinal Wolsey laid out the first small knot gardens, before Henry VIII took over the palace, strutting through his heraldic Privy Garden.
From Charles II’s elegant Long Water, to William III & Mary II’s fine baroque gardens, including the Maze, to dazzling displays of Victorian mass bedding, Hampton Court Gardens have always been at the cutting edge of design.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Tours include entrance fees. Chauffeurs provide a panoramic tour with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited but are not accredited tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries, the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting. The driver will discuss any specific requests with passengers on the day. Unfortunately, due to UK regulations chauffeurs are unable to escort clients into historic sites and are prohibited from offering highlights within the sites.
- Windsor Castle entry pass,
- we will buy your pass for you and have it ready when you arrive and meet your driver
- Upon arrival at Windsor Castle, audio guides are available in different languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
- The Changing of the Guard: takes place at 11:00am, weather permitting, from Monday to Saturday between April and the end of June, and on alternate days for the rest of the year, with the exception of Sundays. The Castle is open to visitors from Thursday to Monday, including when The Queen is in residence, except for 25 and 26 December. is the Castle is a working royal palace opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice. Queen Mary's Dolls' House is currently closed for planned improvement works.
- Please note Windsor Castle is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday
- Please note Hampton Court Palace is closed every Monday and Tuesday
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
