Private Tour
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
You can book palace entry tickets in advance on the Hampton Court website. Tours are non-costume and can be adapted for children, giving the whole family a fun insight. Join your historian guide, from television's 'Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace', to discover Hampton Court. Through its rooms you can chart Henry’s decline from athletic prince to bloated tyrant and hear about the six women who became his queens. Dig a little deeper and find hidden stories of ghost, executions and 'horrible histories'. Highlights are Great Hall, Chapel and Haunted Gallery, Baroque palace and gardens.
Choose from one of two departure times. 11:00 or 13:30
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are opportunities to sit during the tour
Slow pace available on request
Tour will be adapted to suit all ages, interests and abilities
Entrance tickets can be booked online in advance from the Hampton Court Palace website
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Featured on PBS television's 'Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace'
She is the author of four books on Tudor history.
Also lectures for the US Smithsonian and the UK Arts Society
Has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years.
With Siobhan Clarke who has a History degree and is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides.
Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online
Transport
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Tudor, Baroque and Gardens Highlights
108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Robin O,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely amazing. Had an amazing tour guide that made the experience so great. They were a historian so they were knowledge and engaging.
Alice H,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
Siobhan Clarke was our delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. She greeted us at the entrance, and she took into account our special needs. We learned so much during our tour and had a great time.
Nicholas D,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour! Our guide Siobhan was great, very friendly and full of knowledge! It was a perfect gift for my wife.
Juanita L,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
Very welcoming, they were wonderful every step of the way, the site was so clean and everyone was helpful. No one minded taking time to answer questions, they even assisted with a wheelchair.
Ashley C,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
Siobhan was very friendly and knowledgeable and was brilliant at including the children. Highly recommend!
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