Private Experiences

Start with pickup from your hotel in central London and first travel to Windsor Castle. Visit the ancestral home of the British Royal family, which has served as a royal residence for more than 900 years. Marvel at the splendor of the State Apartments, the grandest apartments in England, where paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens hang from the walls and the ceilings are painted with elaborate, magnificent murals. Step inside St George’s Chapel, where HRH Prince Harry married Ms. Meghan Markle and the tombs of prominent previous monarchs are located, including Henry VIII and Charles I. Admire colorful display of typical British pageantry that takes place every morning at the Changing the Guard ceremony, where the handover of duties between guards to the Queen takes place. Continue the tour with a trip to Stonehenge. Step back 5,000 years in time to prehistoric Britain as your guide helps bring the history of this fascinating monument to life. Learn more about who built this ancient monument and the theories regarding its purpose. Explore the exhibition center, and discover 250 ancient objects on display. Finally, travel to the historic city of Bath, originally built as a place of well-being and relaxation by the Romans when they first arrived in Britain. Embark on a walking tour of the city and see buildings and landmarks where the ancient meets the contemporary world. Afterward, return to London.

Sit back in style and let your guide take you on the most memorable tour of your holiday. Stopping in Windsor, visit the world's largest fully occupied castle. Your guide will explain the history of the castle. Visit the state rooms, (when available), Visit St Georges Chapel (except Sundays). See the hall that can seat 160 people for a banquet. Walk over Eton bridge and see the famous Eton College.  Drive through old Windsor and Windsor Great Park to the one-time island of Runnymede, where in 1215 King John sealed the Magna Carta. Here you can get photos. Then it is onto Hampton Court Palace and your VIP Tour. You will be met by another one of the expert Guides  who will take you on a private VIP tour of the Palace. See the Tudor State Apartments and the famous Tudor kitchens. Wander through the Great Hall,  marvel at the wonderful Chapel, walk through the Tudor Gardens and see the gallery haunted by Queen Catherine Howard.  Option 2: take the same Hampton Court tour as above around the palace but with your guide dressed in authentic 16th century. This is a family fun day tour. Remember the supplier's motto: "We Meet as strangers and part as friends."

You’ll be met at your hotel or other agreed meeting point and enjoy a drive by private car to Windsor, a location that has been linked to British monarchy for more than 900 years. It is also the weekend home of the Queen, who very much enjoys spending time at Windsor Castle. On this half-day tour you’ll visit the sumptuously decorated castle and hear about its history. The royal residence houses more fine art, gold, and furnishings than is imaginable. Inside the walls you’ll also find the chapel where a number of kings and queens have been buried. You’ll take a walk around the castle walls, see the soldiers on guard, and maybe even a royal if you’re lucky! Following the Castle visit, you’ll take a walk around Windsor Old Town, visit the famous park, and see the Crooked House, perhaps stopping for tea, or maybe a beer at a 500-year-old pub. The tour is leisurely paced and will cover everything you’re interested in seeing that can covered in the time allotted. Complimentary hot and cold drinks are included.

Rising majestically above the skyline of Windsor sits Windsor Castle, the ancestral home of the British Royal family for more than 900 years and an official residence of the Queen of England. Marvel at the splendour of the State Apartments, the grandest apartments in England. Inside St George’s Chapel, where HRH Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle in 2018, are the tombs of prominent previous monarchs. Catch a typical display of British pomp at the Changing the Guard ceremony, which takes place every morning. Travel back in time to Neolithic Britain and come face-to-face with a 5,500-year-old man and over 250 prehistoric objects at the world-class visitor exhibition centre. Visit the mysterious monument at Stonehenge and learn how it was built using rudimental tools and stone from quarries hundreds of miles away, as well as its link to the Summer and Winter solstice. Your final stop is Oxford, famous for its university; the University of Oxford, the oldest in the English-speaking world. Oxford itself is known for its distinctive architecture and holds the unique accolade of having examples of every architectural period going as far back as Saxon times. Wander its quaint cobbled streets on a walking tour of the city with your expert tour guide, who will bring the history and charm of this ancient city to life.

The tour starts with a pick up time of 830am. You will arrive at Windsor Castle for 930am and your group will have 2 hours to self guide and explore this magnificent royal castle in all its splendour. You will be able to explore the State Apartments, Queens Mary’s Doll House, St George’s Chapel and if schedule to appear that day you will even be able to watch the official changing of the guards. The group leaves Windsor Castle at 1130am and then the van will head towards Stonehenge with and arrival time of 130pm. A stop for 10 minutes to have coffee, snacks and restroom will be offered at 1230pm for the group. At 130pm the van will arrive at Stonehenge for a 1.5 hour visit. The guide will fully take the group around all Stonehenge has to offer. This includes all display and the visitor centre and onsite exhibition. The guide will also fully escort the group around the wonderful stone circle itself telling you how, when and why this wonder was built with also assisting in taking as many photos as you wish. The group leaves Stonehenge at 3pm where if wanted we can take you for the most delightful traditional English countryside pub lunch for 330pm for a 1 hour stop. Enjoy traditional fish and chips with a lovely pint in stunning surroundings. The group will then be taken back to the meeting place in London to end this unforgettable day tour with an end time of approximately 630pm.

Your private tour guide will bring the incredible history to life as you step back in time to the 11th Century and learn about how Windsor Castle was founded by William the Conqueror. It has since withstood siege, been used for official entertaining, as a royal court by King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and as a home to 39 monarchs, including the UK’s reigning Queen Elizabeth II who enjoys many of her private weekends at the Castle. Located within 13 acres, and boasting over an impressive 1,000 rooms, the Castle consists of three distinct sections. During the reign of King Charles II, the State Apartments were renovated to rival the rooms of Versailles in France and, today, you can witness incredible artwork from the Royal Collections, including paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens. Experience spectacular St George’s Chapel, a beautiful place of worship, burial place for ten monarchs including Henry VIII and the Queen Mother, and the setting for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Also, depending on the day and time of your visit, you might be lucky enough to witness the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle. The ceremony sees the guards marching through Windsor town and into the castle for the guard change.

Spend the day immersing yourself in royal history by visiting two Royal residences, Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Start your private tour with pickup from your hotel in London and begin the drive to Hampton Court. A favorite summer home of King Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace is an opulent fusion of architectural styles. Marvel at the spectacular Abraham Tapestries, commissioned by Henry VIII to celebrate the birth of his only son, Edward. Visit the lavish State Rooms, the Great Hall, and the Chapel Royal. Wander through its vast medieval kitchens and cellars to gain a fascinating insight into the challenges of feeding 600 people in the 16th century. Outside, explore 60 acres of formal gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze. The second stop on your tour will take you to Windsor Castle, the ancestral home of the British Royal family and the largest continuously occupied castle in Europe. Step inside St George’s Chapel, the site of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018, and where the tombs of several previous monarchs are located. As you walk through the State Apartments, the centerpiece of the castle and reputed to be the grandest apartments in England, their opulence is immediately apparent.