The 5 Best Scenic Railroads in Surrey, England

If you're interested in England’s Royalty past and present, this is the tour for you.  We start in the centre of London and meander past the outside of both St James’ and Buckingham Palaces which have been at the heart of many Royal events for centuries.  If it is scheduled to take place on the day of your tour, we will watch parts of the ancient ceremony of the Changing of the Guard before walking through leafy St James’ Park to reach Horse Guards.  This remains the official entrance to both palaces to this day.  After lunch, we travel by train from London’s Waterloo station to Hampton Court where we explore Henry VIII’s Tudor palace and William III’s Baroque palace.  We’ll marvel at Henry’s vast kitchens, his magnificent Great Hall and the eerie Haunted Gallery before admiring William’s impressive display of weaponry and his art collection.  We return to London by train.  The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Entry ticket to Hampton Court Palace, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions and the return train from London Waterloo station to Hampton Court

You will marvel at the Hampton Court Palace’s highlights on this 3-hour private tour. With your very own historian guide, discover the magnificence of King Henry VIII’s favorite royal residence. Marvel at the lavishly decorated Tudor Quarters, take a moment to reflect in the opulent Chapel Royal, traverse the cobbled courtyards and see masterpieces from the revered Royal Collection. Along the way, learn about the palace’s history and hear more about the Tudor, Stuart and Georgian royals who lived within its iconic red brick walls.

Inclusions: Professional historian guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks

Join this half day Private kid-frienly tour to Hampton Court Palace and explore the rooms where Henry VIII's marriages changed the course of history. Discover its evocative corridors where legend has it that Tudor ghosts still wander. A tour aimed at families with children where the guide will make sure everyone is engaged and entertained for a fun and informative experience.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Private Blue Badge Guide, Admission Tickets to Hampton Court Palace, Train Tickets from Waterloo Station to Hampton Court Palace, Kid-Friendly Guide

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Return train tickets

Enjoy a private 4-hour tour of London Hampton Court Palace.  • Enjoy fast-track entrance to Hampton Court Palace • Visit the State Apartments of Henry VIII • Wander the beautiful palace gardens to see stunning floral displays • Feel the heat of the fire in Henry's Tudor Kitchens

Inclusions: Private tour guide, Entrance tickets

Exclusions: Food or drinks, Gratuities, Private transportation, Train tickets or travel cards

After you meet your guide, get a window into the lives of the Tudor kings with a look through the palace grounds. You can visit the Tudor kitchens, the Privy Garden, the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace garden, and the Great Hall. See how Henry VIII lavished money on fabulous tapestries and paintings, housed and fed the huge English court, and sought his succession of wives, political power, and domination over Rome. Beyond the grandeur of the original Tudor designs, the elegance and romance of the palace owes much to the Baroque buildings created by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century for the joint monarchs William and Mary. Learn to spot the differences and appreciate the storied history in the grand palace around you.

Inclusions: Tour guide fees

Exclusions: Private transportation, Train tickets, Entrance tickets for everyone including tour guide