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Hampton Court Palace Half Day Private Tour

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Robert W.

4.9

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Hello, I'm Robert, an expert London guide. Come on an entertaining, friendly and informative tour with me. I can tailor a tour for you whether it's your first visit to London or your umpteenth. I look forward to meeting you. There is so much I can show you! I am a Londoner and I have worked in this capital city and internationally. I have travelled widely and I appreciate what appeals to visitors to England. I particularly enjoy taking family groups on tours. As a volunteer in the Learning Department at Westminster Abbey, I guide groups of students and school children through its wonderful space. These educational tours add another dimension to my enjoyment of guiding. For my tours I use a mix of walking, private hire vehicles, public transport and, in London, taxis and river boat services. Within London, there are two cities - The City of London, the 'Square Mile', a global financial centre characterised by its cutting-edge modern architecture, St Paul's Cathedral and some famous (and infamous) people. Having worked in finance, I can explain in an interesting and engaging way the commercial background to the City. As a Freeman of the City of London I have the symbolic privilege of being allowed to drive sheep across London Bridge! In Westminster, the second city, we can explore parks, pageantry and Royal heritage, National Gallery of art - I can share with you a variety of world class cultural activities. On a visit to the British Museum or the Victoria and Albert Museum, a world leader in decorative arts, I will pick out exhibits and explain their significance. And beyond London, I provide equally well organised and enthusiastic tours of places like Hampton Court Palace, Royal Windsor and its Castle and further afield, the Cotswolds with its fabulous scenery. I will provide you with magical memories to take home. What people say about my tours: "Thank you for a fascinating and inspirational morning…. " (comment by RE) "…. greatly enjoyed the fascinating and amusing guided tour of the City you gave on Saturday" (Private tour group) "We had a wonderful day today seeing just the smallest sliver of the rich history of London". (MT, Connecticut). I am a: London Blue Badge Guide City of London Guide City of Westminster Guide Volunteer guide for the Learning Department of Westminster Abbey Guildhall Art Gallery guide Illuminated River Project guide

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Overview of your London tour

I'm Robert, your Guide and I will show you why this is a favourite palace of mine and was a favourite palace of King Henry VIII for a time, even though he had many palaces to choose from! Some of the buildings are 500 years old. Some are younger: redesigned by clever architect Sir Christopher Wren. And there are spectacular mural paintings by Antonio Verrio. Our tour will include the huge Tudor kitchens to feed a Royal entourage, formal gardens which have been spectacularly replanted from early design drawings and we will view the art collection. You may want to visit the Palace's famous Maze, or watch players enjoying the complicated game of Royal Tennis on the court here. As I too played, although of course not as well as King Henry VIII did, I can explain the game! I have known the Palace since childhood, being born nearby, and I promise you an exceptional tour

Your London tour itinerary

• Meet Robert, your private guide, at your hotel/accommodation. • We will travel by train to and from Hampton Court Palace. • Our visit to the Palace includes walking around state apartments, the 500-year-old Great Hall, and adjacent Tudor period kitchens and seeing part of the extensive art collection. • We include the later buildings of Sir Christopher Wren. • The tour will include the Royal Tennis Court, followed by the magnificent gardens with their ornamental water features and view of the fantastic grape vine. • Ghosts of some of King Henry's wives are said to haunt the Palace, but I can't promise we will see any of them! • Our tour will last about 4 - 5 hours including travel time This tour can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire. Please note that on some dates in June and July, the Palace is closed. Please ask the Guide for details. Occasionally, parts of the Palace and its grounds can be closed for operational reasons at very short notice.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

Underground train or taxi to mainline station and local train service to Hampton Court. Transport to Hampton Court Palace can be arranged in private hire car or London taxi at additional cost

What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Entrance tickets for Hampton Court Palace as guests can buy these online to benefit from any concessions. Availability of tickets and prices can be found on this website: https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/visit/tickets-and-prices
Private Transportation
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

Meet Robert, your Guide at your London hotel/accommodation

Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
777088
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
4.5

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Who is this private tour in London best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in English royalty and architecture. It's also great for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Robert for deeper insights into Hampton Court Palace.

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Can this private tour in London be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

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Hours icon 5 hours
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