Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Surrey, England

A private and personalised tour from London. You will be picked up direct by private vehicle and taken back in time to the world famous Hampton Court Palace. Most famous as the home of Henry VIII, but also a Royal Palace for many others including Elizabeth I, Charles I and joint monarchs William and Mary. Your private guide will share the the fascinating history of the palace, and you will be able to roam at your own leisure. No strict schedules or being herded around in a large group. You will then be dropped back direct to your Hotel or other central London location. Highlights • Private Tour with your own Driver and Guide • Henry VIII Palace, Kitchens and Great Hall wonderfully preserved • Explore the stunning grounds and Gardens including the maze and Henry VIII Tennis court • Hear stories of hidden tunnels, rooms and the many Ghosts! • All entrance fees included and transport door to door

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Hampton Court Palace, the home of England's most notorious king Henry VIII, has tales of ghosts, executions and his 6 wives!  Perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of central London, Hampton Court has something to please all the family.  There are two palaces to look round, Henry VIII's built in the 1500s and a second palace built for William III at the end of the 1600s.  In addition to the two magnificent palaces, there are stunning gardens to look round and a chance to see the complicated game of real tennis in action!   Oh and of course, for the young and young at heart, there's the world famous Maze! Tours last between 2-3 hours and start at 10.30 a.m..  The meeting place is outside the West Front Gatehouse.  The tour price is for the whole tour and is in addition to the palace entry fee. This is a private tour for your group only and allows you to customise it to your liking. Do check out my 'Excellent' Trip Advisor reviews.

Inclusions: A fun and experienced professional, local guide, accredited by the ITG and University of Westminster

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Cost of entry tickets to Hampton Court Palace

Once I have collected you from your central London location we will head straight out to Runnymede. From here we will drive in to the historic town of Windsor and have lunch by the riverside. Next stop will be the castle where we will visit St. George’s Chapel and the magnificent state rooms. You will then be transferred back to your desired central London location.

Inclusions: Pick up from any central London location, Bottled water, Return to any central London location, USB charging points, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: I will book a table at a riverside restaurant., Castle entry tickets. Once I know the size of your party I can purchase these tickets for you., Gratuities

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

Excellent, professionally qualified guide with decades of experience. For the past 20 years Jackie Clemson has worked within the heritage industry, in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, and as a Guide Lecturer for Historic Royal Palaces. She specialises in walking tours of London, as well as the gardens and palace of Hampton Court; and is accredited by the City of London University and Institute of Tourist Guides. Jackie also delivers illustrated lectures on HM Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle, Royal Westminster and the history, ceremonies, & ancient traditions, of many different areas of London.

Inclusions: Tour with Jackie Clemson who has a History degree and is a Historic Royal Palaces qualified guide., Jackie has worked at Hampton Court Palace for 20 years., Excellent reviews can be found on Trip Advisor under 'The History Guides' , Professional, local guide, accredited by ITG and City of London University.

Exclusions: Palace Admission Tickets, Food and Drink, Gratuities, Transportation

Just 60 minutes from Central London into the wow-wonderland of Windsor-on-Thames. The Queen of England has made it her home…and yes, it’s worth all the fuss. We stop at Runnymede Field where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, the big daddy of constitutions worldwide At Windsor, your day is pretty well chalked out. A guided walking tour, followed by a caffeine fix at an atmospheric English cafe, and jaw-dropping moments at the official residence of Her Majesty. There’s still St. George’s Chapel, tombs of many of English Kings and Queens, and the venue of the celeb-wedding of Harry and Meghan. A lunch table at a relaxing riverside restaurant or maybe you prefer a traditional afternoon tearoom with chintzy china in the village? Free time to visit Eton College, where 13 British Prime Ministers and Princes William and Harry studied, enjoy some shop browsing, or stroll along the River Thames. Useful tip. Save the hassle of long lines by pre-ordering Castle tickets with us.

Inclusions: Private Driver Guide, Live commentary throughout the tour, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

The price you see is my total cost (not per person). ........ I’m a born and bred London guide who enjoys providing commentary and anecdotes about London’s historic royal sites. I’ll guide you through one of England’s finest palaces before we return to Westminster for a tour of London’s famous royal landmarks. I'll be explaining as we explore. Hampton Court Palace was built by Henry VIII 500 years ago and is a superb example of Tudor extravagance. It doubled in size in the 1600s for King William and Queen Mary, creating a huge royal residence of baroque opulence and grandeur. This palace overflows with history and intrigue..and a ghost; there are so many tales here for me to tell. The drive back to central London takes an hour. The Royal London Tour covers Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Westminster Abbey and more royal highlights. Having a driver/walking guide like me conducting your tour in a London taxi is super-efficient helping to make the day enjoyable and memorable.

Inclusions: Driver guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup anywhere in central London, Private tour, Drop-off anywhere in central London, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Admission to Hampton Court Palace - purchase on arrival, Souvenirs, Lunch

Private tour from London to two of England's most historic and iconic treasures. You will be picked up direct from your accommodation by private vehicle and your journey through 1600 years of combined history begins! Windsor Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, and since then 39 Monarchs have resided at the Castle. On May 19th 2018 Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle at St Georges Chapel within the grounds at Windsor. Hampton Court Palace - Most famous as the home of Henry VIII, but also a Royal Palace for many others including Elizabeth I, Charles I and joint monarchs William and Mary.  Highlights • Marvel at Windsor's State Rooms used today by Queen Elizabeth II • Stunning St Georges Chapel home to The Order Of The Knights Garter • Hampton Court's Medieval Kitchens,Great Hall and Cellars home of the Tudor Court • Non rushed at your pace.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Visit the retreats of England's royal families with this day trip to Windsor and Hampton Court. This tour includes entrance in to the impressive county retreat of King Henry VIII, Hampton Court, a walking tour of the beautiful town of Windsor, entrance to Windsor Castle, return luxury coach travel and the services of a tour manager. You will also get plenty of free time to explore both palaces and surrounding areas.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrances to Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

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