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
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hampton Court Palace
Andrea B,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing experience to have our guide Jo meet us at the front gates and take us round the areas and explain what happened where in such detail. Her knowledge of the people and the history was incredible.
Jo was amazing!
Nicholas P,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo delivered an incredibly informative tour that ticked every box! Friendly and personable, Jo is so knowledgeable about the Palace. Made it sound like a fun chat instead of speaking at you. Extremely interesting and would recommend Jo as a guide to anyone!
Our time at Hampton Court with Jo!!!
Floyd P,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jo have us the absolute most amazing tour we have ever experienced, THANK YOU Jo!!! So knowledgeable is she, and patient and thorough to all our questions, and never did we feel hurried. We so enjoyed this time at Hampton Court because of the her as well as the venue, and cannot give but an A+ recommendation for her services!
She knew everything!
Ingela U,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Sheila knew everything about Hampton Court! The 2 hour private guiding tour was worth every penny.
We all absolutely loved...
Tammy R,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We all absolutely loved this tour. Jo, our guide was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching us everything. After the tour we walked around the gardens. We really could have stayed all day, there is so much to see and do here.
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