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Explore Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace

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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Take this private driver tour to ensure you have your own historical expert with you in the surroundings of your own private vehicle. Find out all the tips to help you make the most of your time inside the castle and palace and how to skip the long entry lines that can sometimes happen at such famous sites. We will inform you of the rules of each venue to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit for you.

While you drive to the venues our guides will be able to discuss many facts and the history of the royal family in the United Kingdom to help make the drive seem short and entertaining.

We will also book and arrange a wonderful traditional pub lunch for your group to enjoy after you visit Windsor Castle and before you enter Hampton Court Palace.

This truly is a special day for any royal family fan and covers the two most famous royal buildings close to London. Take unbelievable photos and videos that you can look back on fondly. Also you never know who you might see at Windsor Castle!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Umbrellas
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Windsor Castle
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If meeting at airport or port will be in the arrivals hall with client name on a board

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Windsor Castle

Enter the home of his majesty King Charles III the 1000 year old world famous Windsor Castle. The most beloved castle in the entire U.K. Explore the unbelievable opulent state apartments. View the famous Queens Mary’s Doll House. Walk through and wonder at the graves and history inside St George’s Chapel. (Note not open Sundays) Also if on the day you visit you will be able watch the wonderful changing of the guards ceremony. Then of course see the immaculate green areas of the castle and some of the many monuments placed by the royal family in the last 1000 years.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

East Molesey

We will stop in this beautiful little town close to Hampton Court Palace where you can enjoy a traditional English pub lunch.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hampton Court Palace

Enter the famous Hampton Court Palace, home of his Majesty King Henry VIII. As well as many other famous monarchs in our past. This is one of the most popular and beautiful palaces in the entire United Kingdom and truly shows how royal life can be. You will explore the Henry the VIII apartments with its amazing Great Hall. You will see the King George apartments and the King William apartments and it will help you understand the changing tastes of the royal family. You can wander through the Chapel Royale and the absolutely fascinating King Henry VIII kitchens a highlight of the palace for sure. Then walk and wander around some of the most famous gardens in the UK. The gardens of Hampton Court Palace walk through the privy garden, the famous Hampton Court Palace maze and view the absolutely stunning water features that are in abundance in this fabulous Palace.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Umbrellas
  • WiFi on board
  • Phone Chargers
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Windsor Castle
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Note we do not guide inside any venue clients self guide with audio tours and guides inside already

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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