Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide in London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide

Outty Ranking 55 4.9 · 11 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom £1,710
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Outty Ranking

55/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide worth booking?

Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide is a 10-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from £1,710 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (11)
Duration
10 hours
From
£1,710 per person

Embark on a 10-hour private executive car tour to Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Visit Hampton Court, once the residence of Henry VIII, where you can explore the Tudor Palace, gardens, maze, and playground. Learn about Henry VIII’s six wives and view masterpieces by Holbein, Rembrandt, and Rubens in the Cumberland Art Gallery. Next, head to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest continuously inhabited royal castle. Explore the State Apartments, filled with art, armoury, tapestries, and furniture. Visit St George’s Chapel, a site of royal weddings, and marvel at Queen Mary’s Doll House, a miniature replica of a Royal Palace. This customizable tour includes a lunch stop, and complimentary pick-up and drop-off within central London (Zone 1). Travel with up to 7 people in a luxurious Mercedes, guided by a knowledgeable driver-guide.

What you get

    About this experience

    Embark on a 10-hour private executive car tour to Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Visit Hampton Court, once the residence of Henry VIII, where you can explore the Tudor Palace, gardens, maze, and playground. Learn about Henry VIII’s six wives and view masterpieces by Holbein, Rembrandt, and Rubens in the Cumberland Art Gallery. Next, head to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest continuously inhabited royal castle. Explore the State Apartments, filled with art, armoury, tapestries, and furniture. Visit St George’s Chapel, a site of royal weddings, and marvel at Queen Mary’s Doll House, a miniature replica of a Royal Palace. This customizable tour includes a lunch stop, and complimentary pick-up and drop-off within central London (Zone 1). Travel with up to 7 people in a luxurious Mercedes, guided by a knowledgeable driver-guide.

    What's included

    Included

    • On-board WiFi
    • Bottled water
    • In-vehicle air conditioning

    Not included

    • Entrance fees to Windsor Castle
    • Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).
    • Entrance to Hampton Court Palace

    What you'll see and do

    1. Windsor Castle

      Windsor Castle is the world's oldest and largest continuously inhabited Royal Castle, home to HM Queen Elizabeth II. Visit the State Apartments used for Official State Visits and events with its amazing collection of art, armoury, tapestries and furniture. Paintings by the likes of Holbein, Van Dyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, Canaletto and Gainsborough, as well as frescoes, by Antonio Verrio. Wonder at St George's Chapel one of the finest examples of English Gothic architecture where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, burial place of royalty and the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter. *Note St George's Chapel is closed for visits on Sundays. **As Windsor Castle is primarily an Official Royal Residence in use (and not just a visitor attraction strictly speaking) it is sometimes subject to last minute closures. We will always check opening schedule once you've booked the tour and will notify you of any planned closures in advance when possible.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Hampton Court Palace

      Visit Hampton Court Palace and see two palaces in one. Tudor Palace: Home to Henry VIII who married six times, the fate of his six wives was as follows: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded and survived. See their story. The Baroque Palace built in the 17th century by Christopher Wren, England's most prominent architect, home to William III and Mary II and later the Hanoverian Kings.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Bespoke England Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Small groups

    4 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Vickie_I · May 2024

    Great Day….need more time.

    Our tour with Peter was very informative and we had a great time. We visited Hampton Court and Windsor Castle. The only negative comment is he didn’t plan time for a quick lunch and we were famished with all the walking. Communication was a little bad considering we had to stand in rain over twenty minutes trying to find him at Windsor Castle.

    Response from the operator: Dear Vickie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your candid review. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Peter. We have shared your feedback with him and take your suggestions onboard. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to England. Best wishes! David Garcia Owner Bespoke England Tours

    via Viator

    SarahLauren_K · May 2024

    Transfer from airport to hotel via Windsor and Hampton Court Palace

    David was a great guide and the Mercedes minibus was extraordinarily comfortable. He picked us up from the airport and off we went to Windsor and Hampton Court Palace before taking us to our hotel. Great day!

    Response from the operator: Dear SarahLauren, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with David, he’ll be delighted with your feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to England. Best wishes! David Garcia Owner Bespoke England Tours

    via Viator

    andrewhS3182GE · March 2024

    Great personalized experience

    Peter picked us up from our hotel promptly at the meeting time and took us to Hampton Court first. We had chosen the pre purchase ticket option and it was very efficient and easy - Peter told us about the history on the way, pointed out where to start and set us on our way. After we were finished at Hampton Court, we headed to Windsor Castle. Again, Peter shared the history while we drove, took us into the castle to the point where he was allowed and then set us on our way. The one-on-one private tour is a great option and exactly what we were looking for - a personalized experience that takes all of the guess work out of traveling and visiting highlights close to London.

    Response from the operator: Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Peter, he’ll be delighted with your feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to England. Best wishes! David Garcia Owner Bespoke England Tours

    via Tripadvisor

    Z7603CMcheryls · September 2023

    Best experience & day!!

    This is our 4th time we have used a private tour guide in our travels abroad. All have been great but we must say this tour with Peter was the best experience we ever had! He was so personable it was delightful spending the day with him! We felt we made a friend! However his historical knowledge of Hampton Court, Windsor Castle and British history in general was amazing and he made the entire day remarkable! There was not a question he could not answer. He is exceptional in every way! I’m only sorry we could only express our satisfaction with this experience by only 5 stars! Peter is heads above 5 stars, more like 50 stars! He far exceeded our expectations! Much appreciation to such a fine and knowledgeable gentleman! Thank you!

    via Tripadvisor

    sharonha · May 2023

    Worth every penny

    Due to flight cancellations by AA we had to reschedule our tour, which was not easy, I’m sure, but David’s team handled it marvelously. Our blue badge guide, Oliver was superb in all the history and details that he included. He made it easy for us to fit in as much or as little as we wanted. Our driver, Ramon was very accommodating, as well, as we had to be dropped off at two different spots when the tour was over. All things considered, this tour was our very favorite part of our time in London and I highly recommend splurging on this!

    Response from the operator: Dear Sharon, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Oliver and Remon, we have already passed your comments on to them and they’re delighted too! We look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to England. Best wishes! David

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Bespoke England Tours, who run 26 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.0.

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    Why this scores 55

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)82
    Review evidence (18% weight)33
    Booking momentum (14% weight)25
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)60
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.

    How much does Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide cost?

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    Prices start at £1,710 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide take?

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    Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.

    Is Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in London?

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    London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit London?

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    May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in London?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide?

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    Included: On-board WiFi; Bottled water; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Entrance fees to Windsor Castle; Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding servic; and Entrance to Hampton Court Palace. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 817 listed pickup locations in and around London. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Private Car with Driver Guide?

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    Across 11 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, small groups. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

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