Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour

5.0 (62 reviews) London, England
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enter the world of King Henry VIII by exploring his most iconic residence - Hampton Court Palace. This 500 year old building is unique in that it is a palace of two halves – the Tudor side, and the Baroque section built for King William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On a private tour, tailored to your interests, you will explore the palace’s grand state apartments, vast kitchens and magnificent gardens. Your guide will entertain you with stories of the palace’s tantalising history, including Henry’s six wives, court etiquette and the infamous ghosts.

What's included

  • Personal tour with Jo who is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
  • Jo has worked at Hampton Court for over 15 years and has a Drama and Theatre Arts degree.
  • She has been featured on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ and BBC’s Timewatch ‘The King’s Servant’
  • Entrance tickets - can be purchased via the Historic Royal Palaces website. Approx £27
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What to expect

  1. Hampton Court Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    In this palace of two halves, you can look forward to entering the world of Henry VIII and learning about his six wives, on a tour which is tailored to your particular interests. You'll experience the sights and sounds of a working Tudor kitchen, you will see the sumptuous Abraham Tapestries in Henry's Great Hall, and hear the tragic ghost story of Henry's fifth wife in the infamous Haunted Gallery. In contrast to the Tudor palace, you will also experience the Baroque majesty of King William III's apartments. After ascending the Great Staircase, you will marvel at the weapons on display in his Guard Chamber, and have a bird's eye view of the exquisite parterre garden.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road).

End point

West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road).

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
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This is a private tour / activity. Only your group will participate.

Cancellation policy

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

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