HENRY VIII & THE TUDORS TOUR | couples • families • private groups

HENRY VIII & THE TUDORS TOUR
Married six times, serial wife killer, England’s most frightening king...

● Day-tour of London in private vehicle with accredited driver-guide.
● Tailor-made for couples, families or small private groups (up to 7 persons).
● Pick-up/drop-off at any London hotel or residence. Typical timings: 09:00-17:00.
● Price (per car): 1-2 persons=£350.00; 3-4=£385.00; 5-7=£420.00. Entrances extra.
● Subject to availability. Enquiries: tours@yourlondontours.com. Bookings: click here.

ITINERARY - SET FORMAT
No other king in history is more talked about, written about or argued about. Married six times, serial wife killer, and the main character in the most incredible historical soap-opera. He had a massive ego, a monstrous temper, and, in his own lifetime, was described as the most dangerous and cruel man in the world: ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, presenting the Tudor megalomaniac and England's most infamous king, Henry VIII. Your tour will be conducted by your personal fully accredited & qualified 'Blue Badge' official guide.

Morning
We start by visiting the Tower of London for a personally-guided tour. Described by Shakespeare as 'The Slaughterhouse', the Tower is London's oldest building and a World Heritage site. This tour features the tragic tale of Henry’s second wife Anne Boleyn as its central theme. Also see the Crown Jewels, king of bling! And the famous Beefeaters, with costumes designed in Henry’s reign. (Tower entry fee payable - family/group rate available. Not included in tour price).

Next, we take a driving tour of the London places identified with Henry’s great ‘dissolution’ (not on public transport version), including Smithfield, Blackfriars and Westminster Abbey. Hear how he shut down the great monastic institutions and greedily benefitted from their wealth.

Afternoon
After lunch the tour heads for the world famous Hampton Court: 500 years of royal history in Britain’s greatest palace: the one that Henry VIII stole! Now it’s two palaces in one. Highlights include the authentic Tudor kitchens, the Great Hall and the Chapel Royal. There’s also an important art collection and the magnificent gardens featuring the world’s oldest maze for you to get lost in! (Hampton Court entry fee payable - family/group rate available. Not included in tour price).

On the way back discuss with your guide your own thoughts and theories on Henry, his life and his impact on history. You will be in good hands with our dedicated staff, so you can rest assured that you will be able to relax and enjoy this tour.

PRICE OPTIONS:

HENRY VIII & THE TUDORS TOUR - PERSONALLY-GUIDED FULL DAY TOUR	PRICE (Full day 8 hours).
BY PRIVATE CAR (1-2 passengers)	£350.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (3-4 passengers)	£385.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (5-7 passengers)	£420.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
RENT-A-GUIDE (driver & transport provided by client)	£210.00 (per group) + any entrance fees.

HOW THE TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour. It does not entail exclusive private access. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● The guide: Your tour will be conducted by a friendly qualified guide (or driver-guide for car tours) providing a knowledgeable commentary, and assisting with practical issues. Where venues offer in-house guides or audio devices, your guide will still escort you.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour.

● Timings: The guide will meet you at the recommended start time or at a start time of your request. The duration of this tour is timed from pick-up to drop-off and includes built-in stops for photo opportunities, facilities, and a 1-hour lunch break.

● Lunch: An appropriate restaurant, traditional pub, or sandwich stop can be arranged for lunch (note: tour price does not include food or refreshments). Alternatively, you may want to bring a pre-packed lunch. The guide usually takes a rest during this period.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours can be combined to create even more options. See our Pick & Mix page.

● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Name or brief description of tour required.
● Date service required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Full address of hotel, place of residence or venue to be picked up from or met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your tour more enjoyable.
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the tour is unavailable, eg, attractions are closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your tour booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a tour confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

FOR ENQUIRIES CLICK HERE. FOR BOOKINGS CLICK HERE.

Vehicle spec:
Silver Mercedes-Benz Viano V6, seven-passenger luxury people carrier, high-spec interior trim with leather seats, armrests, headrests, air-conditioning, climate control, sound system, front and rear electric sunroof, sliding passenger doors, luggage space.

Driver-guide info:
Our driver-guides are smartly presented, knowledgeable and friendly. They are professionally qualified and drive fully insured private hire vehicles. They carry the 'Blue Badge' accreditation allowing them to conduct tours, walks and interior visits of the major London venues and many other attractions in the UK.