Private Tour
Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
Jo has worked at Hampton Court for over 14 years and has a Drama and Theatre Arts degree.
Personal tour with Jo who is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
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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Hampton Court Palace
What To Expect
Hampton Court Palace
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.
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Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour we’ve ever been on!
Tamela C,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo was very knowledgeable about Hampton Court Palace’s history. She was very friendly. Best tour we’ve ever been on.
Jo Cooper was an...
John S,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo Cooper was an excellent guide. She reached out in advance of our arrival and the tailored the tour to our granddaughters’ interests.
Outstanding guide
Pam M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo was a fantastic guide. She showed us all the ins and out of the Tudor court. Her knowledge of English history was excellent and she was very considerate of my ability to walk stairs and rest occasionally. Highly recommend.
Wow! Jo was amazing!
Lauren W,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo was an amazing guide! She was very engaging, informative, and well-versed in Tudor history and Hampton palace. She did a fantastic job of focusing the tour on our interests, which was the wives of Henry VIII. I can’t say enough about how fantastic she was! I would definitely recommend her tour to anyone interested in Hampton Palace! Thank you Jo!
Jo’s the best
harrisonlynda,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo was brilliant, her knowledge was amazing she was so friendly and answered all our questions. I would recommend her to anyone. Can’t say enough about her
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