Stunning Hampton Court Palace Private Day Trip from London
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Your day begins with a day trip to Hampton Court Palace, where lies the spectacular favorite residence of Henry VIII, built in 1514. You will explore the impressive maze and beautiful gardens, see the astronomical clock, and visit Henry VIII’s tennis court. This historic royal palace boasts a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It became a grand Tudor palace under King Henry VIII, who expanded and renovated the palace extensively, making it one of his principal residences and a center of Tudor court life. In the late 17th century, William III and Mary II enlisted Sir Christopher Wren to update parts of the palace in the Baroque style.
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When William III and Mary II (1689-1702) took the throne in 1689, they commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to build an elegant new baroque palace. Later, Georgian kings and princes occupied the splendid interiors. When the royals left in 1737, impoverished 'grace and favour' aristocrats moved in.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
Reviews(4)
First of all our guide, Stella was amazing! We loved this tour and we highly recommend it. It’s nice day out of the city!
Dave was an excellent and entertaining guide. He was prompt to pick us up at our hotel and an excellent driver. We really enjoyed our trip to Hampton Court. Dave provided us with so much interesting information! I would definitely use him as a guide again
Thank you, Olivia! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your trip with Dave—he brings history to life in the best way. We’d love to explore more of England with you in the future!
Hampton Court is a beautiful place, the tour was wonderful: Andrew was very knowledgeable and nice, he drove us there and back using roads where we would see many interesting buildings and wonderful parcs (he drove through Hyde Park and through Richmond Parc) and he explained already a lot during the drives. He then showed us Hampton Court Palace and we had some time for coffee etc.
Dear Daniela, its lovely that you got to experience the beauty of Hampton Court. We would love to see any special moments you might have snapped along your journey. Thank you so much for sharing your great review with us, we will be sure to pass it on to Andrew. It's great that his knowledge and back roads enhanced your tour experience and truly made it memorable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another Black Cab Heritage Tour in future. Best wishes!
We had Nik and we grouped together Hampton court with Stonehenge for a spectacular day! Nik was fun and very accommodating. He knew so much about both locations and shared his knowledge freely. I highly recommend this tour and Nik!
