Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Open: Daily 09:45-17:15
Established by William the Conqueror well over 900 years ago, Windsor has been home to English sovereigns ever since and has played an essential role in British heritage. Famous attractions range from the Chapel of St George, second only to Westminster Abbey as a royal mausoleum, the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s famous doll’s house and the Albert Memorial Chapel. The Queen uses the castle both as a private weekend home and as a royal residence where she hosts visiting heads of state. During the summer, polo matches are played in the surrounding Windsor Great Park.
Hever Castle and Gardens, Kent
Open: Daily 10:30-18:30
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I, Hever Castle is now a visitor attraction with exhibits, a Tudor manor house and impressive Italian gardens. The castle runs a series of summer weekends and open days, including jousting tournaments, complete with a royal box, and Tudor falconry displays.
Royal Pavilion
Open: Daily 09:30-17:45
Arguably the most flamboyant of all the royal palaces, George IV’s former seaside retreat boasts Disney-like minarets and exquisite Chinese-influenced interiors, mirroring his extravagant tastes. Highlights include the music room, the banqueting room and a tearoom overlooking gardens that have been restored to their original layout.
Hatfield House
Open: Wednesday to Sunday 12:00-17:00
Part of the exclusive ‘Treasure Houses of England’ group, Hatfield House is a 400-year-old Jacobean mansion owned by Lord and Lady Salisbury. The State Rooms, used by the monarch of the day to entertain the Royal Court on its visits from London, are splendidly decorated with fine art, furniture and tapestries. From the King James drawing room, which hosts a life-size statue of James I built into the chimney place, to a collection of armour made in Henry Vlll’s workshops, the house is full of royal treasures. In the restored kitchen, visitors can see how the staff prepared a banquet for Queen Victoria’s visit in 1846. Cultural Royal Travels and Tour is just 2 hours days out from the City of London
Buckingham Palace, London
Open: Daily 09:15-19:45
Buckingham Palace is located in the City of Westminster London UK, the palace is usually in the middle involved with state celebrations and noble hospitality. It was crowned the London household of the British royal family on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. It has been an emphasis for the British in some cases of countrywide rejoicing.
Formerly identified as Buckingham House, the dwelling at the core involving the present-day palace had been a substantial townhouse intended for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on the location that was privately managed for at least 150 decades. Nowadays it’s just known as Buckingham Palace, which is the official London residence along with the administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.
It was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a personal dwelling for Queen Charlotte and has become recognized as “The Queen’s House”. It had been enflamed principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore in the course of the 19th century. Who designed 3 wings around the main courtyard?
The Queen’s Gallery was indeed produced in the exact location and also launched to the public in 1962 of showing artworks through the Monarch Collection.
PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN SIGHTSEEING
Private Royal Tours of London & England
Discover Britain’s royal heritage in comfort with a private chauffeur-driven sightseeing tour from London, Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport.
Explore Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, historic royal landmarks and other destinations at your own pace with a private vehicle and professional driver.
Create a tour around the places you want to see, or ask us to help plan a practical itinerary around your available time.
Private Royal Tours from London
Britain has a remarkable royal heritage, and many of its most famous landmarks can be visited on a private day trip from London. A private chauffeur tour gives you the flexibility to travel directly between attractions without following a fixed group-tour timetable.
Heathrow Gatwick Cars provides private chauffeur-driven transportation for sightseeing tours, family trips, airport-to-attraction journeys and bespoke private itineraries. You can start your tour from a London hotel, private residence, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport or another agreed pickup location.
Your journey can be designed around the attractions you want to visit, how much time you have available and the vehicle that best suits your group.
Whether you are visiting London for the first time, travelling with family, entertaining overseas guests or arranging a private sightseeing experience, our aim is to provide comfortable, direct and convenient transportation throughout your royal tour.
Why Choose Heathrow Gatwick Cars for a Royal Tour?
Private Transportation
Travel privately with your own vehicle rather than joining a shared sightseeing coach or group transfer.
Flexible Itineraries
Build your journey around the places you want to see and the amount of time available to you.
London & Airport Pickup
We can arrange pickups from London hotels and other locations, as well as Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Suitable Vehicles
Choose from standard, executive, VIP and larger passenger vehicles according to your group size and luggage requirements.
Direct Private Travel
Travel directly between your selected destinations without having to navigate public transport with luggage and children.
Bespoke Tours
Combine royal attractions with historic towns, gardens, landmarks, shopping or other destinations to create a personalised day out.
Royal Tour Experiences
Our private royal tours can be tailored to your interests. The following destinations are examples of places that can be included in your itinerary. Admission tickets are separate unless specifically included in your quotation.
London Royal Tour
Discover some of London’s most recognisable royal landmarks during a private chauffeur-driven sightseeing tour.
Depending on your itinerary, your tour can include views and stops around Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St James’s, The Mall, Hyde Park and other central London landmarks associated with Britain’s royal history.
A private London royal tour can be particularly useful for visitors who want to see several landmarks without spending the day travelling between them on public transport.
Buckingham Palace & Central London
Buckingham Palace is one of London’s best-known royal landmarks and an essential stop for many visitors interested in Britain’s monarchy.
Your chauffeur can take you directly to the area around Buckingham Palace and other nearby landmarks. Depending on the date and your interests, you can combine the palace area with Westminster, St James’s, Green Park, The Mall and other central London locations.
If you wish to enter a royal residence or attraction, tickets should be arranged separately and checked for availability for your chosen date.
Windsor Castle Private Chauffeur Tour
Windsor Castle is one of Britain’s most important royal landmarks and is an excellent destination for a private day trip from London.
The castle dates back to the 11th century and has been home to numerous monarchs. Royal Collection Trust describes Windsor Castle as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and a place with 1,000 years of royal history.
A private chauffeur journey allows you to travel from your London hotel, Heathrow Airport or another agreed pickup point directly to Windsor.
Depending on your schedule, Windsor can be combined with Windsor town, Eton, another London attraction or your onward destination.
Windsor Castle opening arrangements, admission and special closures can vary. We recommend checking the official attraction information before your visit.
Windsor & Eton
A Windsor and Eton itinerary is ideal for visitors who want more than a visit to the castle itself.
You can combine Windsor Castle with time in Windsor town and a visit to Eton, located across the River Thames. Your itinerary can be arranged around your preferred sightseeing pace.
For families and overseas visitors, this can provide an enjoyable combination of royal history, traditional English architecture and riverside scenery.
Hever Castle & Tudor Royal History
Hever Castle in Kent is an attractive option for visitors interested in Tudor history and the story of Anne Boleyn.
A private chauffeur tour to Hever Castle can be arranged from London and can also be combined with other destinations depending on the amount of time available.
This is particularly suitable for visitors who want to travel beyond central London and explore historic locations in the surrounding countryside.
Attraction opening times and admission arrangements vary by date and season, so please check the official attraction information when planning your visit.
Royal Pavilion Brighton
For a different royal experience, consider combining sightseeing in London with a journey to Brighton and the Royal Pavilion.
The Royal Pavilion is one of Britain’s most distinctive historic buildings and offers a very different architectural experience from Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
A private chauffeur journey allows you to combine Brighton with other destinations or return directly to London after your sightseeing.
Hatfield House & Historic England
Hatfield House provides another option for visitors interested in English royal and aristocratic history.
It can be incorporated into a wider private sightseeing itinerary or combined with other historic destinations depending on your travel plans.
Bespoke Royal Tour of England
You do not have to follow a fixed itinerary.
Tell us the places you want to visit, where you are staying, how many people are travelling and how much time you have available. We can then quote for a private chauffeur-driven itinerary based on your requirements.
A bespoke tour could combine royal palaces and castles with historic towns, gardens, countryside, shopping destinations, museums or other attractions.
Royal Tours from Heathrow Airport
If you are arriving at London Heathrow and want to begin sightseeing immediately, we can arrange private transportation from the airport to Windsor, central London or another destination.
For example, you may wish to arrange:
- Heathrow Airport to Windsor Castle
- Heathrow Airport to London royal attractions
- Heathrow Airport to Windsor and then a London hotel
- Heathrow Airport to a private royal sightseeing itinerary
- Royal sightseeing followed by Heathrow Airport drop-off
Airport pickup arrangements can include meet and greet where requested. Please provide your flight details when making an enquiry so the pickup can be planned correctly.
For standard airport-transfer requirements, see our
London Airport Transfers service.
Royal Tours from Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport can also be used as the starting point for a private royal sightseeing itinerary.
Depending on your arrival and onward travel plans, we can arrange a private vehicle from Gatwick to Windsor, London or another destination on your itinerary.
- Gatwick Airport to Windsor Castle
- Gatwick Airport to London royal landmarks
- Gatwick Airport to Hever Castle
- Gatwick Airport to a London hotel with sightseeing
- Royal sightseeing followed by Heathrow or Gatwick transfer
If your journey connects Heathrow and Gatwick, you can also combine airport transportation with sightseeing where the timing and itinerary permit.
See our
Heathrow to Gatwick Transfer
service for airport-to-airport transportation.
Royal Tours with London Hotel Pickup
Staying in central London? Your private royal tour can begin directly from your hotel or another agreed London pickup address.
This avoids the need to travel to a central meeting point before your sightseeing day begins. Your driver collects your group, takes you to the destinations on your itinerary and returns you to your preferred destination or another agreed location.
When requesting a quotation, please provide the full pickup address, number of passengers, luggage requirements and the destinations you would like to visit.
Example Private Royal Tour Itineraries
The following examples are intended to help you plan your day. Actual journey times depend on traffic, attraction availability, your chosen stops and how long you wish to spend at each location.
Option 1: Central London Royal Highlights
- Private pickup from your London hotel
- Buckingham Palace area
- St James’s and The Mall
- Westminster and surrounding royal landmarks
- Additional central London sightseeing
- Return to your hotel or agreed destination
Option 2: London to Windsor Castle
- Private pickup from London
- Journey to Windsor
- Windsor Castle visit
- Time to explore Windsor town
- Optional Eton visit
- Return to London or onward destination
Option 3: Heathrow to Windsor & London
- Meet at Heathrow Airport
- Private transfer to Windsor
- Windsor sightseeing
- Continue to central London
- Hotel drop-off
Option 4: London to Hever Castle
- Private pickup from London
- Journey to Hever Castle
- Time to explore the castle and grounds
- Optional additional Kent sightseeing
- Return to London
Option 5: Bespoke Royal Day Out
Choose several destinations and ask us to quote for a private vehicle and chauffeur for the required duration. This can be particularly useful for families, overseas visitors and private groups who want flexibility rather than a fixed group excursion.
Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Royal Tour
Selecting the correct vehicle is important for a comfortable sightseeing day, particularly if you are travelling with luggage, children or a larger group.
| Vehicle | Typical Capacity | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Saloon | Up to 4 passengers | Couples, individuals and small groups |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class | Up to 4 passengers | Executive travel and premium sightseeing |
| Mercedes S-Class | Up to 3 passengers | VIP and luxury chauffeur journeys |
| Mercedes V-Class | Up to 7 passengers | Families, executives and groups requiring additional space |
| 8-Seater | Up to 8 passengers | Larger families and groups |
| Executive Minibus | Up to 16 passengers | Larger private groups and organised tours |
Vehicle capacity can vary according to luggage and passenger requirements. Please provide complete luggage information when requesting your quotation so that we can recommend the appropriate vehicle.
See our vehicle fleet for more information.
Private Chauffeur-Driven Sightseeing
A private chauffeur tour is different from joining a conventional group tour. You have a private vehicle for your party and can discuss your itinerary with the booking team before travelling.
The service is particularly useful when your day involves multiple destinations, airport connections, luggage or passengers who prefer not to use public transport between attractions.
Your driver provides the transportation between destinations. If you require a specialist tour guide or guided admission inside an attraction, this should be arranged separately unless specifically included in your quotation.
What Is Included?
Your quotation will confirm the services and charges applicable to your specific itinerary. Depending on your requirements, a private royal tour quotation may include:
- Private vehicle for your group
- Professional driver
- Pickup and drop-off at agreed locations
- Transportation between your selected attractions
- Private sightseeing transportation for the agreed duration
Attraction admission tickets, specialist guides, meals and other personal expenses are not automatically included unless specifically stated in your quotation.
How to Plan Your Private Royal Tour
To obtain an accurate quotation, send us the following information:
- Your preferred date
- Pickup location
- Number of passengers
- Luggage requirements, if applicable
- Places you would like to visit
- Approximate start and finish times
- Your preferred vehicle, if known
- Any special requirements
If you are unsure which destinations can realistically be combined in one day, tell us what you would like to see and how much time you have. We can then provide a quotation based on the proposed itinerary.
Attraction Opening Times & Admission
Royal residences and historic attractions can have seasonal opening times, special closures, private events and changes to visitor arrangements.
Windsor Castle, for example, operates as a working royal residence and its opening arrangements can change. We therefore recommend checking the official attraction website before travelling and purchasing admission tickets directly from the attraction where appropriate.
We provide private transportation and can help plan the driving itinerary around your requested attractions, but attraction admission is subject to the attraction’s own availability and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Royal Tours
Can you provide a private royal tour from London?
Yes. Heathrow Gatwick Cars provides private chauffeur-driven sightseeing
transportation from London to royal and historic destinations. You can request
a specific itinerary or ask us to quote for a bespoke tour based on your available time.
Can you collect us from Heathrow Airport for a royal tour?
Yes. We can arrange private transportation from Heathrow Airport to Windsor,
central London or another agreed sightseeing destination. Provide your flight
details when making your enquiry so that the airport pickup can be planned
correctly.
Can you collect us from Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Private pickup from Gatwick Airport can be arranged for a royal
sightseeing itinerary, including journeys to Windsor, London and other
destinations.
Can we visit Windsor Castle on a private tour?
Yes. Windsor Castle can be included in a private chauffeur itinerary.
Admission to the castle is separate unless specifically included in your
quotation. Always check the official Windsor Castle visitor information for
the latest opening arrangements and ticket availability.
Can we visit Buckingham Palace?
You can include Buckingham Palace and the surrounding royal landmarks in your
itinerary. Whether you can enter the palace depends on the attraction’s
visitor arrangements and availability on your chosen date.
Can we create our own royal tour itinerary?
Yes. Bespoke itineraries are welcome. Tell us the attractions you want to
visit, your pickup location, number of passengers and available time and we
can quote for the required private transportation.
Do you provide a tour guide?
The standard service is private chauffeur-driven transportation. A specialist
tour guide is not automatically included. If you require a professional guide,
please mention this when making your enquiry so that the requirement can be
discussed separately.
Can we combine Windsor Castle with London sightseeing?
Yes, subject to the time available and your chosen attractions. We can quote
for an itinerary combining Windsor with selected London destinations.
Can we start the royal tour at Heathrow and finish in London?
Yes. An airport-to-hotel sightseeing itinerary can be arranged. For example,
you could travel from Heathrow to Windsor before continuing to a London hotel,
subject to the time required and the itinerary agreed in advance.
Which vehicle should I choose?
The appropriate vehicle depends on passenger numbers, luggage and the level of
comfort required. Standard saloons are suitable for smaller groups, while the
Mercedes E-Class, S-Class, V-Class and larger vehicles provide additional
comfort or passenger capacity.
How much does a private royal tour cost?
The price depends on the date, vehicle, number of passengers, pickup location,
destinations, duration and any additional requirements. Contact us with your
proposed itinerary and we will provide a quotation.
Are attraction tickets included?
Not automatically. Unless your quotation specifically states otherwise,
attraction admission tickets are separate from the private transportation
service.
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Plan Your Private Royal Tour
Ready to explore Britain’s royal heritage by private vehicle?
Send us your preferred date, pickup location, number of passengers and the
attractions you would like to visit. We will review your requirements and
provide a quotation for your private chauffeur-driven royal tour.
Heathrow Gatwick Cars
218 Portland Road, London SE25 4QB
Tel: +44 20 8656 4509
Email: info@heathrowgatwickcars.com
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