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Hampton Court Palace: River Thames Bike Tour

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Guided tour
Hampton Court Palace: River Thames Bike Tour
5  / 524 reviews

Bike paths of the River Thames in the leafy suburbs of London + cycle to Hampton Court Palace, former residence of royals. Buy lunch at an 800-year-old market + picnic in an old royal hunting ground.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group

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Nerida – Australia

A wonderful way to explore London along the Thames with the engaging and knowledgeable Ginette. Being able to bike along leafy lanes along the river was a fantastic counter-experience to the busy-ness of the city of London. Ginette tailored the tour to our interests and fitness level and was full of interesting snippets about her part of town. Stopping in at a local pub for a drink and a local market to gather food for our picnic was a great addition to the cycling. We couldn’t have asked for a better day out.

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Nerida – Australia
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Dominiek – Belgium

The tour was truly outstanding. Obviously the region is a pleasure to bike in. But Ginette is truly a super hostess. She has been doing this job with great passion and dedication for many years. This means she has done the ride and explanations infinitely many times, yet it sounded like it was her very first tour. Full of enthusiasm, great story telling and fun facts. We highly recommend this excursion !

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Dominiek – Belgium

Experience

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 your lunch picnic in the old hunting grounds of the royals
  • Visit an 800-year-old food market to buy lunch

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Bike hire (with a helmet on request)
  • Guide
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee to Hampton Court Palace

Not suitable for

  • Visually impaired people

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Date

Meeting point

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

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Sensible outdoor clothing/shoes advised this route is often muddy
  •  Help with luggage and accommodation transfers is offered if you want to stay near Hampton Court Palace after your tour
  • 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Nerida – AustraliaAugust 16, 2023  – Verified booking
A wonderful way to explore London along the Thames with the engaging and knowledgeable Ginette. Being able to bike along leafy lanes along the river was a fantastic counter-experience to the busy-ness of the city of London. Ginette tailored the tour to our interests and fitness level and was full of interesting snippets about her part of town. Stopping in at a local pub for a drink and a local market to gather food for our picnic was a great addition to the cycling. We couldn’t have asked for a better day out.
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Dominiek – BelgiumAugust 29, 2023  – Verified booking
The tour was truly outstanding. Obviously the region is a pleasure to bike in. But Ginette is truly a super hostess. She has been doing this job with great passion and dedication for many years. This means she has done the ride and explanations infinitely many times, yet it sounded like it was her very first tour. Full of enthusiasm, great story telling and fun facts. We highly recommend this excursion !
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Stacy – United StatesOctober 12, 2023  – Verified booking
What a fabulous tour! Ginette was a great guide, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. We would absolutely recommend this to anyone!
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Product ID: 38977

Activity provider:Merry Pedaller Bike Tours

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