Private tour in London Graham G

Hampton Court Palace + Royal London Taxi Tour - with Hotel Pickup

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Graham G.

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I'm Graham, your driver-guide, walking-guide and attractions guide: bringing London to life with commentary and chat on my private London tours. I've put together a nice selection of tours to help us explore the best of London: • London Highlights. • London Big Day Out. • Royal London. • Beatles + Rock'n Roll. • London Horror. • Hampton Court Palace. • British Museum. • National Gallery. • Greenwich. • English Countryside. • Jewish History in London. • Black History in London. • Driving tours: in the ideal vehicle for sightseeing - a licensed London taxi. Lots of stops on driving tours and all tours have short walks to get close to the attractions and sights. • Walking tours: always get close to, or inside, the sights and attractions or through the streets of London. • All tours: I'll explain as we explore and I welcome questions from curious clients. Transportation on driving tours: Door-2-Door Service (pick up and drop off anywhere in central London). Meeting locations for walking or attractions tours: always easy to find and some have a pick-up from your hotel (depending on where you're staying). I have been a tour guide since the dawn of the 21st century! and have four guiding qualifications: • City of London • City of Westminster • London Taxi Guide • St Paul's Cathedral. I have a History BA too, so deep background knowledge. And I'm a real licensed London taxi driver, having completed the world famous 'Knowledge of London' in 2000. I'm also a published London historian. My book is 'Guildhall. City of London'. It's a history of one of London's oldest buildings (600+ years). Guildhall is public, free and worth a visit, possibly during one of my London Highlights tours. • My Mercedes Vito London taxi is clean, has air-con and carries up to six passengers. London taxis are fully wheelchair accessible and disability travel-friendly (ramp, hand bars). ---------------------------------------------------- City of London Guide, City of Westminster Guide, London Taxi Tour Guide, St Paul's Cathedral Guide, London Taxi Driver (black cab), History BA. Hons, Published London historian, Associate Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding . . . and proud Londoner. Only two attractions where I don't have guiding accreditation: Westminster Abbey, Tower of London.

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Overview of your London tour

During this fun day-trip with a royal theme I'll guide you through one of England's finest palaces before we return to Westminster for a tour of London's famous royal landmarks. Hampton Court Palace was built by Henry VIII 500 years ago and is a superb example of Tudor extravagance and royal wealth. It almost doubled in size in the late 1600s for King William and Queen Mary, creating a royal Stuart residence of baroque opulence and grandeur. This palace overflows with royal history and intrigue. . . and a ghost; there are so many tales for me to tell you. The Palace was renovated again for the Georgian kings and has been home to three royal dynasties. Magnificently designed, it's big, it's spectacular and jam-packed with art and treasures for us to see. Oscar-winner 'The Favourite' about Queen Anne had scenes filmed here. Royal London Highlights Tour: More monarchs and palaces for us to get close to: •Buckingham Palace •St James's Palace •Westminster Abbey •Houses of Parliament •Kensington Palace

Your London tour itinerary

Door-2-Door: meet and greet and return to your hotel. 09. 00: Meet at your hotel/accommodation, drive to Hampton Court 10. 00: Hampton Court Palace Tour + lunch 13. 00: Leave Hampton Court Palace, return drive to central London 14. 00: Royal London Tour 16. 00: Return to hotel. I'm your driver and guide at Hampton Court Palace and during our Royal London tour. I'll be explaining as we explore. Lunch is usually in the very nice Tiltyard Cafe at the Palace (45-mins approx). During the Royal tour I'll be parking near landmarks and we'll then walk closer for close-up views. I'll talk as we walk and when we're up close. There are endless stops for photo opps. Some walks are short and some are slightly longer. Time spent viewing a landmark varies from one or two minutes to a few minutes. We're always close to coffee shops and places for bathroom breaks. NOTE: HAMPTON COURT PALACE IS CLOSED MONDAY'S AND TUESDAYS

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

My London taxi - Mercedes Vito. I will pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in central London and drop you off anywhere in central London. Health & Safety *London taxis have a transparent perspex partition between driver guide and passengers. *Intercom allows 2-way conversation and commentary. *Walking parts of all tours are done as safely as possible. *Hand sanitizer available.

What's included
Other: Door-2-Door Service.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Tickets purchased on arrival or online in advance
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

Hotel or accommodation.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
234423
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the rich royal history of England. It's ideal for those who want a comprehensive experience of Hampton Court Palace and London's royal landmarks, all while enjoying the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for travellers with mobility concerns or those travelling with children.

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