Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace

The Abraham Tapestries in the Great Hall

Sarah at the West Gate, the meeting point

View of Base Court, the Wine Fountain and the Great Gatehouse.

The Gatehouse and Base Court during the Tulip Festival

Duration1h 30m - 2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This tour is for visitors who want to focus an in-depth exploration of the 16th century Tudor side of Hampton Court Palace and to explore history where it happened; the life, loves and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives and children.
Your guide, Sarah, aka Hampton Court Tour Guide, is a social historian, storyteller and expert on the 16th century Tudor period. She is a qualified professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide and has worked at Hampton Court Palace as a member of staff since 2008, she has been interviewed on the BBC and acknowledged by authors, so is ideally placed to impart the secrets of those who have lived, worked and died within the palace walls.
Chapel may be closed on Sundays.
Entrance fees excluded.
Hampton Court Palace is a 'Palace of two halves'; the 16th century Tudor and the 17th century Baroque rebuild by Sir Christopher Wren. If you wish to be guided around the whole palace, please see Sarah's other listings and book the 'Expert' tour which is slightly longer.

What's included

Expert insider knowledge of the architecture, artworks and history
Sarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008
Private guided tour with Sarah, accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge

Entrance fees; guests must purchase their own tickets from the Historic Royal Palaces website
No food or drink are included; there is a cafe onsite where refreshments can be purchase if required
Transport; guests will need to make their own way to the meeting point
Gratuities
Parking fees
Admission fees are not included

What to expect

Hampton Court Palace
2h · Admission ticket not included

This tour is for those particularly interested in the detail of the Tudor Palace rather than Baroque.

We will walk in the footsteps of the Tudor kings and queens, following the stories, life and loves of the notorious Henry VIII, his children and his six wives; Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleve, Catherine Howard and Kathryn Parr.
I will show you the magnificent State Apartments, Tudor kitchens, wine cellars, and beautiful Tudor Pond Garden.

As a trained storyteller I will bring alive the characters from the past, the tales of mistresses, betrayals and the ghosts that haunt the galleries. The cost of my tour covers a private group of up to 15 people for 2 hours, by prior arrangement I can accommodate more guests and increase the length of the tour.

Entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace are NOT included in the price of this tour booking. Entrance tickets should be purchased through the Historic Royal Palace's website.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I shall meet you on the moat bridge in front of the West Gate, this is the large brick gatehouse at the top of the driveway where the palace staff wearing red coats check visitor tickets. Once you have booked, I will send send you a map pinpointing the exact location.

End point

I shall meet you on the moat bridge in front of the West Gate, this is the large brick gatehouse at the top of the driveway where the palace staff wearing red coats check visitor tickets. Once you have booked, I will send send you a map pinpointing the exact location.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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