The Royal Hampton Court Guided Tour & Afternoon Tea
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.
A perfect “All in One” Experience. Full Day Entry Ticket, an afternoon tea and fun and friendly guide showing you around.
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 hour experience introducing you to the extraordinary palace and fascinating insights into the lives of the Royalty that lived at Hampton Court. Your guide will escort you to the tea venue where you will then experience the full splendor of Afternoon Tea. You can then continue your exploration of the Palace and grounds at your leisure.
To begin, we will meet at Hampton Court Station and your guide will bring you to the Palace gates. They will then introduce you the history of Cardinal Wolsey’s creation which he gifted to Henry in 1528. We will stroll through the courtyards that witnessed 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 a mouth-watering 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.
We meet at Hampton Court Station
https://goo.gl/maps/H1LG5yVbL8zCNn4m6 Hampton Court is 30 minutes away from Waterloo Train Station with 2 trains leaving per hour. The perfect day out of London.
Use a journey planner to ensure your train is running on the day of travel.
A perfect All in One Experience. Full Day Entry Ticket, an afternoon tea, dedicated sitting area at the official venue, a fun and friendly 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
A few friendly reminders, this is a walking tour
- Bring comfy shoes
- Bring an umbrella, warm coat or sunscreen to withstand the beautiful English weather
- Bring water
- Bring a camera
- Please arrive 10 mins before we start
- Use google maps or another app to plan your journey, London is a big busy city and planning in advance really helps
- Some experiences require a contactless credit/debit card for the bus
We believe in the power of experiences through one of life’s most simple and enduring pleasure. “Food” brings us together and immerses us in the now. It ignites our senses, creating everlasting memories that connect us to the history of our lives.
Our fun and friendly co-hosts will give you a trusted shortcut to the best of London and provide you a personal experience with historical facts, head-turners and most importantly, some delicious food.
We are foodies and love to share our passion, we have traveled to an array of different countries and are passionate about people and languages.
Come and join us for an unforgettable and delicious experience you will never forget.
All our experiences are LGBTQ+ friendly.
Please contact us for Private, Corporate & Large Group Bookings or if dates and times are not available.
