London, Windsor Castle & Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace
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- Duration
- 7 hours
- Tour Type
- Guided Tour
- Language
- English
- Group Size
- Min 1 / Max 45
- Departure Time
- 08:30 AM
- Available
- Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Highlights
Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of London's most iconic landmarks, then step into royal history at Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
- Take a panoramic bus tour past Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square and Big Ben
- Explore the State Rooms and Tudor Kitchens of Hampton Court Palace
- Wander the gardens and find your way through the world's oldest surviving maze
- Step inside Windsor Castle, a royal residence and resting place of Henry VIII
- See St George's Chapel and the intricate Queen Mary's Dolls' House
Tour Description
Your coach departs at 08:30 AM for a panoramic bus tour of London, driving through Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square and Piccadilly toward Hyde Park Corner and Kensington, taking in landmarks such as Big Ben along the way.
You'll then arrive at Hampton Court Palace, where an expert palace host welcomes you and gives some background before you explore inside on your own. Built in 1515 and taken over by Henry VIII in 1530, the palace lets you walk through the State Rooms and Tudor Kitchens, then wander the gardens and find your way through the world's oldest surviving maze.
From there you'll continue to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and a weekend residence of the Royal Family. Inside you'll walk through the State Apartments and visit St George's Chapel, where Harry and Meghan married, as well as Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Keep an eye out for works of art by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo along the way.
The tour finishes within a 2–3 minute walk of Gloucester Road Underground Station, from where you can travel back into central London.
What's Included
- Panoramic bus tour of London
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Fully guided tour with professional tour guide
- Entry to Hampton Court Palace and Gardens (if selected)
- Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments (if selected)
Not Included
- Entry to Hampton Court Palace and Gardens unless this option is booked
- Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments unless this option is booked
Additional Information
- Meeting point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR.
- Directions from Victoria Station: Exit Victoria Station via the Buckingham Palace Road Entrance, to the right of the Gatwick Express platforms. Turn left and walk down Buckingham Palace Road until you reach the first main junction. When it's safe to do so, cross the road at the traffic lights and turn left. Walk around 20 yards, before turning right into Bulleid Way. Your coach will NOT depart from Victoria Coach Station.
- Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, and planned closures or disruptions may be subject to change.
- When Windsor Castle's State Apartments are closed, the Precincts, Drawings Gallery and Queen Mary's Dolls' House will remain open.
- Return Point: Due to legal working hour restrictions for our drivers, this tour will finish within a 2 or 3 minute walk of Gloucester Road Underground Station. This station is in Zone 1 and is three stops Eastbound on the Circle Line or the District Line to Victoria. The Piccadilly Line also runs through Gloucester Road and is only 5 stops to Piccadilly Circus.