Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Tour We spent a full day touring Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle with Amanda Hutchinson, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Amanda's knowledge of British history, particularly the history of the monarchy, is truly exceptional. She has an incredible ability to make centuries of history engaging, understandable, and memorable. Even keeping Henry VIII's many wives straight requires expertise, and Amanda explained it all with clarity, enthusiasm, and a wonderful sense of humor. She met us at the train station in London and expertly managed the day's schedule from start to finish. Her experience and attention to detail were evident as she timed our visits perfectly to avoid crowds whenever possible, allowing us to enjoy each site to the fullest. Beyond her expertise, Amanda is incredibly warm, friendly, and personable. She immediately made us feel comfortable, and spending the day with her felt like touring with a knowledgeable friend rather than a guide. She was engaging, patient with our many questions, and genuinely interested in making our experience as enjoyable as possible. Amanda's organization, professionalism, and depth of knowledge made the entire day seamless and enjoyable. She not only showed us these incredible historic sites but also helped us truly understand their significance and place in British history. I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. If you are looking for an outstanding guide for Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, Amanda is simply the best. She combines exceptional historical knowledge with a warm personality that makes the entire experience unforgettable.
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Private tour in London Amanda H
Day Tour to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace
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I'm an experienced Blue Badge Guide, trained and licensed to guide you on private tours inside key visitor attractions in London and South East England I specialise in custom Blue Badge Guided Private Tours in London and Day Tours out of London (or starting in the South East of England) for independent travelers, small groups, and families. With over 10 years as a Tours by Locals Guide, I've conducted nearly 400 5-star rated tours for visitors of all ages from around the world. My Blue Badge Guide qualifications, earned after nearly two years of rigorous training, allow me to guide clients through iconic sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Windsor Castle. Our comprehensive training covers detailed studies and examinations at significant locations like Royal Greenwich, the British Museum, and the National Gallery. It also includes guided walks around the City of London and panoramic tours across central London by car or coach. My Private Guided Day Tours outside London encompass day trips to Windsor Castle, Canterbury, Dover Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Stonehenge. I also specialise in Private Day Tours to gardens, castles, and stately homes, particularly in South East England where I live. These tours can start from London, or from your hotel in the South East of England. Popular tours include Anne Boleyn's Hever Castle, Winston Churchill's Chartwell, Leeds Castle, iconic gardens like Great Dixter, Sissinghurst, Scotney, Nymans, RHS Wisley, and Kew. Additionally, I offer 'off the beaten track' tours of lesser-known gardens and manor houses, as well as the picturesque historic villages and countryside of South East England and The Cotswolds. I cater exclusively to small private groups, including families. My tours are highly customisable to fit your specific needs as part of your pre-trip planning. I aim to show you not just the main attractions but also how to navigate and explore further on your own. While walking is the best way to experience many parts of London, we can also use buses, the Underground 'Tube', riverboats, and black taxi cabs. For those with limited mobility or energy, there is a chauffeured private car tour option. For day trips out of London, travel options include train or a private chauffeured car. I am a graduate in History and Art History from the University of Cambridge, and have 5 'kids' in their thirties, 6 grandchildren, and a couple of dogs. London Blue Badge Tourist Guide South East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Accredited Windsor Castle Guide Member of: The Institute of Tourist Guiding The British Guild of Tourist Guides (also known as ‘Britain’s Best Guides’) The Association of Professional Tour Guides The South East England Tourist Guides Association.
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Private Tour with a Blue Badge Guide to the oldest continually inhabited castle in the world and King Henry VIII's Palace
Overview of your London tour
Just an hour from central London this tour takes you to Hampton Court, King Henry VIII's Tudor palace and Christopher Wren's Baroque palace and its spectacular formal gardens, and on to Windsor Castle, the oldest continually inhabited castle in the world set in the historic town of Windsor. We will travel by train from London to Hampton Court Palace and following our tour of the palace and gardens and a pub lunch we will transfer by private chauffeured car to Windsor Castle. At the end of the day, we will take a train back to central London. There is also the option for the whole day to be via chauffeured car - please enquire if you would like details of this. If your preferred date is unavailable, please contact me as I can often flex my availability.
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Amanda is truly an exceptional tour guide. We use Tours by Locals often and she is one of the best guides we have ever had. The tour of Windsor Castle and Hampton Court went extremely well. Her knowledge of the places we visited was remarkable! She made the tour fun, engaging and unique! As she is a Blue Badge Guide she could go places with us other guides could not which made the tour better for us. The tour she designed using a train to get us there and back, private car transportation between sites worked well and was a pleasure to do. Choose Amanda you will have an unrivaled time and not be disappointed!
Amanda was a great guide on our Windsor tour. Her knowledge was wonderful and she was able to ensure we made the most of our time in Windsor- a wonderful place to visit.
Amanda is an awesome guide! We had a leisurely day touring the palace and gardens. She didn’t overload me with facts but gave me just the right amount of information. Was lovely to be picked up and dropped off at my hotel by her so there was no chance I would get lost! The train trip from the city to the palace and back was enjoyable. I really enjoyed the day! Thank you.
We had an amazing day. I learned so much about royal history and current state of the royal family that I never knew. Amanda was fun and her timing was impeccable we never waited on long lines. I loved this tour and would do it all over. We had the rare opportunity to see the private rose garden too that day. Amanda was a good luck charm for both our days!
Amanda is very, very knowledgeable and efficient regarding the highlights and most interesting things to see at each venue. We highly recommend her for any London area tours.
Your London tour itinerary
I will meet you at your central London hotel and we will take the overground train to the wonderful 'two palaces in one' Hampton Court Palace where we will see Henry VIII's splendid Tudor Palace including its old kitchens, the Great Hall and a replica of the king's crown, before touring the 17th Century Baroque Palace built by Sir Christopher Wren for King William and Queen Mary. We will also explore the glorious gardens that border the River Thames. At Windsor Castle, we will visit the magnificent State Rooms, where banquets and royal ceremonies have been held for 100s of years, and St George's Chapel, the site of royal ceremonies and the burial place of many monarchs from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II. We will stop en route for coffee, lunch, tea, and pub breaks as preferred. [Please note Windsor Castle is not open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and as a working royal residence may be closed on other dates depending on events taking place there].
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Overground train for central London to Hampton Court, private chauffeured transfer to Windsor, and return by overground train to central London
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