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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us on a private tour to the beautiful and entirely unique Eltham Palace. For centuries a Royal Palace sat atop of a hill overlook beautiful countryside and more latterly in the leafy London suburbs. There is nowhere else quite like Eltham Palace where the Medieval meets the Art Deco.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up from any hotel in Central London, not just those listed above.
Eltham Palace and Gardens, London, United Kingdom Join us on a private tour to the beautiful and entirely unique Eltham Palace. For centuries a Royal Palace sat atop of a hill overlook beautiful countryside and more latterly in the leafy London suburbs.
There is nowhere else quite like Eltham Palace. Situated in SE London, it is a unique marriage between a medieval and Tudor palace and a 1930s millionaire’s mansion. From the 14th to the 16th century it was an important royal palace, where monarchs often stayed and hunted in the surrounding parks.
Much of Eltham Palace fell into disuse and large sections of it had to be taken down but happily the Great Hall remains and it is one of the finest in the country, up with that at Westminster Palace and Hampton Court Palace.
What really makes Eltham Palace unique however is that after centuries of neglect, Eltham was leased to Stephen and Virginia Courtauld in 1933 and they spent £20 million on building a state of the art home here that incorporated the Great Hall with their magnificent Art-Deco creation. The result was a masterpiece of 20th-century design.
Finally, Eltham surrounded by beautiful gardens, a wonderful moat and ancient brick bridge which anywhere else would be a tourist destination in its own right.
The tour will end with us returning by car back to our starting point. 180 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is casual
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Susan A
28 Oct 2018
Took this tour on a warm October day with Nigel and had a lovely time. We crossed the medieval bridge, toured the Art Deco part of the house and wandered around the gardens. But the crown jewel of this palace is the Great Hall which was built in the reign of King Edward IV. It has been lovingly restored and is just beautiful. Ye Olde England Tours will give you an unique experience.
MartynDyer
19 Mar 2018
A wonderful day visit to Eltham palace. It is certainly a jewel in the urban sprawl of South East London. It was so interesting inside and outside of the house with so much history attached. The Art Deco style certainly made this a very different experience from most old houses that we visit. The staff were very friendly and could not help us enough in answering our questions. In fact I am going to go back again as I spent so much time in the house I did not get to see so much of the gardens. A guided tour is available and I found the headsets very beneficial at explaining the various rooms history.
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Ye Olde England Tours
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