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Hampton Court Palace Half Day Private Tour
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Welcome to London – your unforgettable adventure starts here! Hello, I’m David – a born-and-bred Londoner with a passion for history, storytelling, and showing visitors the very best of this extraordinary city and country. After 19 years driving one of London’s iconic black taxis, I became a qualified tour guide in 2013 through the prestigious Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers (accredited by City University). Since then, I’ve been guiding guests from around the world through the streets of London and beyond, sharing over 2,000 years of fascinating history, culture, and hidden gems. My tours are conducted in a luxury Audi A8 long wheelbase sedan, offering up to 4 guests a smooth and spacious ride with full air-conditioned comfort – a step up from the usual taxi or tour bus. Whether you're looking to see London’s must-see sights or venture into its lesser-known corners, I’ll tailor your experience to suit your interests. I also offer full-day excursions beyond the capital to iconic destinations like Stonehenge and Bath, Oxford and Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and many more. I pride myself on delivering friendly, informative, and flexible tours that feel more like a day out with a knowledgeable local than a standard sightseeing trip. Take a look through my tour listings – there’s something for everyone. And if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, just get in touch. I’ll be happy to design a custom tour just for you. Qualifications & Credentials: Qualified London guide (2013) – Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers, accredited by City University Registered guide with ETOA (European Tourism Association) Former licensed London taxi driver (Knowledge of London, 1999) Fully licensed and insured private hire and tour driver Registered private hire operator with Transport for London (TFL) Qualified private pilot and drone pilot Let’s make your visit to London truly memorable! I am not a Blue Badge Guide. If your tour includes visits to historical monuments such as Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey & Windsor Castle. I can accompany you but cannot guide you inside.
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See the best Tudor palace in the country by luxury sedan
Overview of your London tour
Started in 1515, by Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court Palace is a wonderful example of both Tudor and Baroque styles of architecture. After Wolsey's fall from grace, the palace was handed to Henry Vlll who carried out some lavish improvements that can still be seen today. It is home to the finest Tudor great hall in the country and the Tudor kitchens are well worth seeing. We will tour through the Tudor part of the Palace and the Royal Chapel visiting the 3 courtyards, where we will see the great astronomical clock that Henry VIII had installed in 1540, and the rest of the Tudor palace. We will then visit the newer section of the palace built for William and Mary by one of Britain's greatest architects, Sir Christopher Wren. Here we see the state apartments of William III along with the private rooms used by him. The gardens at Hampton Court should not be missed. As well as the vast formal gardens there is the Hampton Court Maze was planted sometime between 1689 and 1695 for William III.
Your London tour itinerary
I will meet and greet you at your central London hotel and explain what the tour will involve. After a 45-minute journey, we will arrive at one of Henry VIII's favorite palaces, Hampton Court Palace where I will give you a guided tour of the Tudor apartments, the great Tudor hall and kitchens, the Royal Chapel, and the state apartments of William III. On our return to London, I can either take you to your hotel or any other central London location.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
Transport will be an executive air-conditioned sedan with a panoramic sunroof.
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