Hampton Court Palace: River Thames Bike Tour Hampton Court Palace Bike Tour – Private
ID: GYG38977-O-56361
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Bike the paths of the River Thames in the leafy suburbs of London and cycle to Hampton Court Palace, former royal residence of King Henry VIII. Pick up lunch at an 800-year-old market, and picnic in an old royal hunting ground full of deer.
Experience a thoroughly English adventure on a 3.5-hour bike tour of the paths of the River Thames in southwest London, cycling to Hampton Court Palace, former home to the Tudor King Henry VIII.
Meet your guide at Richmond Train Station to get set up with the comfortable, easy to ride bikes and helmets (if required). Then, pedal off along leafy riverside paths, passing pubs and rowing schools en route.
See the remains of the 16th-century Richmond Palace, home of English monarchs for 150 years. Bike past the 17th-century Ham House, which boasts links to King Charles I. Watch the boats pass through Teddington Lock. Then, stroll around an 800-year-old market to grab a snack to enjoy in historic hunting ground full of deer.
You will reach Hampton Court Palace by about 13:00-13:30, where your guide will help you purchase entrance tickets. You can also buy them online in advance if you want to avoid the lines. Your guide will arrange for your bikes to be collected, leaving you free to enjoy Hampton Court Palace at leisure.
Highlights
- Cycle along the leafy bike paths of the River Thames in southwest London
- See the remains of 16th-century Richmond Palace and the 17th-century Ham House
- Bike to the royal residence of the Tudor King Henry VIII
- Enjoy a picnic in the old hunting grounds of the royals
- Visit an 800-year-old food market
- Watch the boats passing through Teddington Lock
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Sensible outdoor clothing/shoes advised this route is often muddy
• Help with luggage and accommodation transfers is offered if you want to stay at Hampton Court Palace after your tour- consider our full day ride instead
to enjoy the 2nd largest Royal Park of London and an afternoon tea picnic too
• Advance booking is essential in order to reserve bikes
• No refund on cancellations made within 72 hours, however dates can be changed but subject to a charge
• Child seat, tag along, and child bikes are available on advance request for this ride and charged at discounted price GBP 35 per child
• Children must wear helmets, which can be provided with 72-hour notice
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet at Richmond Train Station, London TW9 (Zone 4) You can take the District Line on the London Underground or a mainline train from London Waterloo (journey time approximately 20 minutes). Your guide will be waiting upstairs inside the ticket office by the WH Smiths shop
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
