Private Guided Walking Tour in Hampton Court Palace

Departure Point I will meet you at the West Gate which is the main palace entrance. Once you have entered through Trophy Gate from the road A309 proceed up the driveway which is known as Trophy Drive I shall wait near the moat just in front of the main entrance West Gate. Return Details I will meet you at the West Gate which is the main palace entrance. Once you have entered through Trophy Gate from the road A309 proceed up the driveway which is known as Trophy Drive I shall wait near the moat just in front of the main entrance West Gate. Duration 2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Hampton Court Palace A308 East Molesey As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th Century. Together we will explore the courtyards and Tudor Kitchens we will sense the smells and sounds of a busy working environment where sumptuous meals were prepared by the many servants for the Court of King Henry VIII. We will ascend to the upper floors to view the magnificent Tudor State Apartments which includes some of the finest artwork and tapestries from the period such as the Abraham Tapestries and the painting of the Family of Henry VIII. Walk through the Great Hall and along the Haunted Gallery where I shall tell the ghost story of Catherine Howard King Henry VIII's doomed fifth wife. Then we will move into the Baroque side of the palace built in 1689 by Queen Mary II & King William III to rival Versailes near Paris. We will see the magnificent gardens which include the world famous hedge Maze the Great Vine the Royal Tennis Court and the King's Privy Garden. Duration: 2 hours Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Sarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008 Sarah has been acknowledged by authors and interviewed for her expertise knowledge of Hampton Court Personal tour with Sarah who is accredited with the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge Guide Exclusions Please note the Chapel Royal is a working chapel and may close at short notice for services. Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Sarah Slater Blue Badge Tourist Guide @ The History Guides in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.