Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace Tour

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Duration - 10 hours

INR 9,265 p.p. onwards

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Greater London, United Kingdom

Discover two of the British monarchy’s most striking palaces on this return day trip departing from central London.

Step back in time and discover a fascinating side of the British monarchy on this thrilling day trip departing from central London. You’ll get to visit Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite weekend residence, and Hampton Court Palace, known for being the main home of Henry VIII. The tour will be led by one of our friendly, professional, and knowledgeable guides.

Highlights of the day:
• Entry to two of the most iconic royal English landmarks
• The Tudor Palace and the current King’s weekend home
• See Queen Mary’s incredibly detailed dolls house and St George’s Chapel
• Return transport on a comfortable coach
• Cancelled bookings up to 24 hours before travel receive a full refund

Available options

Windsor Castle & Hampton Court 08:30

INR 9,265
p.p. onwards

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England

The preferred weekend residence of our current King Charles III, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Also a favorite castle of Henry VIII, the place is now his tomb along with Queen Victoria, the Queen Mother and many more royals. Wander through the stunning State Apartments and take a look at St George’s Chapel, where Harry and Meghan married. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is a must-see, with hot and cold running water, electricity and tiny items made by 1,500 of the finest craftspeople of the 20th century.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: St. George's Chapel, Castle Hill, Windsor England

Step inside St George’s Chapel, located on the sprawling grounds, where notorious King Henry VIII and his favourite wife, Jane Seymour, are buried, as are Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

St. George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in England. It has been the setting for many royal weddings and is the burial place of ten sovereigns. The Chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of the Order of the Garter. Britain's highest Order of Chivalry.
*St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. These occur at the following times:

08:30 – Holy Communion

10:45 – Mattins and Sermon

11:45 – Sung Eucharist

17:15 – Evensong

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Windsor Guildhall, Guildhall High Street, Windsor SL4 1LR England

This 17th-century historic masterpiece building is situated in the High Street, only 100 metres from Castle Hill. Prince Charles married Camilla Parket Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall at Windsor Guildhall in 2005.

Stop At: Hampton Court Palace, A308, East Molesey KT8 9AU England

You will be welcomed to the magnificent Hampton Court Palace by one of the expert Palace Hosts who will introduce you to Henry VIII’s riverside residence and set you on your way to explore the spectacular State Apartments, Tudor Kitchens and glorious gardens.
A royal palace in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, Hampton Court Palace was built in 1515 by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, favourite advisor to King Henry VIII. Once the most powerful man in the English court, second only to the King, Cardinal Wolsey fell out of favour with Henry after he failed to negotiate an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon so he could marry his latest obsession, Anne Boleyn. After Wolsey’s death in 1530, Henry VIII took charge of Hampton Court, turning it in to a hotel, a theatre and a huge private playground, using it to demonstrate his enormous wealth.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hampton Court Palace, A308, East Molesey KT8 9AU England

Upon arrival to Hampton Court Palace, guests will now receive a warm welcome and introduction from a guide in periodic costume.

Duration: 5 minutes

Terms & conditions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Additional info

Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour.
Windsor castle is closed on 26th of December so we will be operating a walking tour of Windsor instead
Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.
During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
Windsor Castle is a working royal palace and planned closures/disruptions may be subject to change.
When the State Apartments are closed the Precincts, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Drawings Gallery will remain open.
Windsor Castle closures: 25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.
St. George’s Chapel is usually closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
Due to legal working hour’s 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.
Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A walking tour of the town will take place instead.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

Entry to Hampton Court Palace and Gardens
Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments
Luxury air-conditioned coach
Fully guided tour with professional tour guide
Panoramic tour of London
Entry/Admission - St. George's Chapel
Entry/Admission - Hampton Court Palace
Entry/Admission - Windsor Castle

Departure time

08:30 AM

Departure point

Golden Tours, Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR, UK

Recent reviews

Oksana_H 17th September 2023

One of the most exciting tours that we have taken during our trip to London. Both castles are amazing in their own ways. It's hard to tell which one is better. It's like a journey through centuries from Henry the 8th times to Charles lll nowadays. Special thanks to our guide Lucy, she gave us a lot of interesting information and good tips on how to better organize ourselves during the trip.

Karen_W 11th September 2023

This was a great trip. Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The coach was comfortable and both places were very interesting. I highly recommend !

Inspiration311034 7th September 2023

The time at Hampton court was too short and Windsor Castle too long. The pick up place had construction and not easy to find. The driver was great and Morton the tour guide was enthusiastic, smart and helpful. We certainly tipped them both.

kristysimmonsbuettne 4th September 2023

Our Tour guide Ari was fantastic as well as the drive not sure of his name. Fantastic.. Ari knew so much she also gave us info along the way about places and monuments with suggestions. Hampton Court Palace was amazing. Get the audio guide it helps you learn the stuff too! Windsor was a cool village and area with Castle and shops. Pay attention to where the bus is, you can get confused.

Guide00609697218 3rd September 2023

My Mum and I loved this tour! Tish was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable. Tish shared so much history on Hampton Court and Windsor Castle and made sure our trip went smoothly. We met some lovely people on the coach too. It was one of our favourite trips and we'd definitely recommend it and will be going again in the future. Thank you!

Pam_S 17th August 2023

A great way to see two attractions in the one day Hampton Court was first and it was nice to be able to walk around with less people, which was by design by the tour operator. Windor castle was great shame we couldn't take photos of the exhibitions. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly/

maragisellej 30th July 2023

It was a convenient and interesting tour! I think the most interesting part of our trip to London. Our tour guide Denxia was also a very hospitable, dynamic and capable guide and made everyone feel confident in her ability to handle our tour. Dan also drove very capably. So happy we decided to take this tour. The Golden Tours App is also a goldmine! You should download their app to make it convenient for you to see London and the surrounding areas. 👍🏼

Suzan_S 9th July 2023

Eileen was a lively guide. She kept us on pace and gave us so much information between stops. Know that the guide does not go into the palaces with you, rather leads you to the entrance where you are on your own while in there.

S3210DHbarbaraj 3rd July 2023

We had the most fantastic day with Ari visiting Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Ari was a fountain of knowledge, not just about these two historic places but about the whole of London and in fact England. She recommended other places not even on the tour which we visited today. She is an absolute asset to the Company. Ari is most professional and welcoming and shares her love and passion of England with all on her tours. The driver Vee was also great. Very careful driver, passionate and caring. Thank you.

Shawn_C 2nd July 2023

Tish and Gil took us on a magical tour to Hampton and Windsor. A truly amazing experience that I would recommend to a whole range of friends and family. Tish also gave us a lot of information about London on the drive to the castles which we found very interesting and found a great add on to the tour. Thank you so much Tish and Gil.