Private Hampton Court Palace tour and High Tea
Full Day Entry Ticket, an afternoon tea, a dedicated sitting in a luxury venue for a high tea, and a knowledgable, fun, and friendly private guide showing you around. A traditional Afternoon tea including delicate finger sandwiches, delicious patisseries, and freshly baked scones. Choose a tea from our Royal Selection.
Step back in time to 16th century Tudor England and be immersed in a place steeped in the history and drama of Kings and Queens, Hampton Court Palace. From the beguiling tales of the legendary Henry VIII and his many wives to the unusual joint rulership of William III & Mary II. A fun, friendly, and knowledgeable guide will welcome you for a 2.5-hour discovery tour introducing you to the extraordinary palace & fascinating insights into the lives of the Royalty that lived at Hampton Court. We will then experience the full splendor of Afternoon Tea & provide you access for the full day. The public version of this tour with the same team has an average rating of 5/5
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What's included in Private Hampton Court Palace tour and High Tea
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hampton Court Palace
In a Private Group, step back in time to 16th century Tudor England and be immersed in a place steeped in the history and drama of Kings and Queens, Hampton Court Palace. From the beguiling tales of the legendary Henry VIII and his many wives to the unusual joint rulership of William III and Mary II. A fun, friendly, and knowledgeable guide will welcome you for a 2.5-hour experience introducing you to the extraordinary palace and fascinating insights into the lives of the Royalty that lived at Hampton Court. We will then experience the full splendor of Afternoon Tea whilst discussing facts about our Royal family and the intriguing history behind our national drink as well as the ceremony of afternoon tea. You will have access to the Palace for the full day
Hampton Court Park
You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. This experience is the perfect blend of a guided tour with refreshments and independent discovery.
Hampton Court Palace
In a private group, your guide will introduce you to the history of Cardinal Wolsey’s creation which he gifted to Henry in 1528. We will stroll through the courtyards that were witness to great events. Passing under Ann Boleyn’s Gatehouse where she lived before she was executed, we will see the magnificent baroque palace, Fountain Court, created by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II. Our tour continues to the restored sunken gardens and then onto the vast Tudor kitchens of Henry’s creation. Finally, we will make our way to the Tiltyard (originally for jousting) for a mouthwatering Afternoon Tea. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. This experience is the perfect blend of a guided tour with refreshments and independent discovery.
Inclusions
- Audio Guide in Multiple Languages
- Full Day Entry Ticket
- A Traditional freshly prepared Afternoon Tea
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private Guide
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Pick-up and Drop-Off
- Food for Children (available for purchase)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people who are Celiac or have any Gluten Allergies
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet you at the main entrance of Hampton Court Train station. Hampton Court is 30 minutes away from Waterloo Train Station with 2 trains leaving per hour. The perfect day out of London
End Points
- Your ticket includes a full-day pass to the Palace
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be advised that the food on the tour is not prepared by us and are using third-party vendors, street food. Be aware that food prepared in the markets and by our suppliers may contain or could have been in contact with nuts, wheat, soybeans, milk, eggs, shellfish, crustacean’s. Possible cross-contamination. We will take every possible care to offer you alternatives. Bring a topped up Oyster Card in case we need to take Public Transport We won’t be able to answer our phones once the tour has started it is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start and unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a refund due to lateness or delay. Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point. This Tour is not suitable for someone with a high Gluten Intolerance.
