Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea
- 4h 5m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a highly personal tour with your story-teller guide who is deeply immersed in the 500 year history of the Palace. You will be greeted at the Station & escorted to the Palace with skip-the-line tickets for a highly personal tour of the interior of this spectacular testament to the Tudor World. The experience includes a Full Day Entry Ticket, a delicious English Afternoon Tea in a historic building on the banks of the River Thames & a five star guide for the morning. The Palace boasts an original Tudor Kitchen, one of the oldest vines in England & award winning gardens of 60 acres set in extensive Parkland. From its conception in Tudor times to the latest blockbuster filming sets your guide will beguile you with personal stories gleaned from personal experience. We adjourn for refreshments, after a two hour tour, in the 350 year old Inn set next to the Palace.. After tea you will be able to continue to explore that Palace for the rest of the day at your own pace.
Inclusions
What's included
- Full Day Entry to the Palace and Palace gardens
- Small Group Tour. Typically 2-8, No more than 10 per Guide..
- A Wonderful Full Afternoon Tea with a seasonal twist
- 5 Star Local Guide with Deep Knowledge of Hampton Court
What's not
- Private Transport
- Transport from London
- The Child Price is for Palace Entry but does not include food for your child.
Itinerary
Our tour continues to the restored sunken gardens and then onto the vast Tudor kitchens of Henry’s creation. Finally, we will make our way to the official venue of The Castle for a mouthwatering Afternoon Tea. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day.
To begin, we will meet at the Railway Station and your guide will introduce you to the history of Cardinal Wolsey’s creation which he gifted to Henry in 1528. We will stroll through the courtyards that were witness to great events. Passing under Ann Boleyn’s Gatehouse where she lived before she was executed, we will see the magnificent baroque palace, Fountain Court, created by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II. Our tour continues to the restored sunken gardens and then onto the vast Tudor kitchens of Henry’s creation. Finally, we will make our way to the official venue of The Castle for a mouthwatering Afternoon Tea. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. Please note the Child Price is for entry to the Palace only. Any food must be purchased at the time of dining.
After your Palace and Garden tour with your guide we will have tea besides the Thames in an authentic 17th Century Inn. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. The menu changes regularly but we are pleased to provide a sample below.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. We will meet you at the main entrance of Hampton Court Train station. IF COMING BY TRAIN PLEASE CHECK THE SERVICE IS RUNNING ON THE DAY OF YOUR TRAVEL ON THE NATIONAL RAIL WEBSITE. Hampton Court is 35 mins from Waterloo Train Station with 2 trains leaving per hour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Top Tasting Tours
- 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
- Not Recommended for travellers with Celiac or have any Gluten allergies
- Not recommended for Wheelchair & Electric Buggies as the tour includes steps
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 225 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
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