Private Tour

Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace

Overview

Available languages

English

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This tour is for visitors who want to explore the 16th century Tudor side of Hampton Court Palace; the life, loves and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives and children. Exploring the past where history happened.

Hampton Court Palace is a 'Palace of two halves'; the 16th century Tudor half 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.

Sarah aka Hampton Court Tour Guide, has worked at the palace since 2008 so is ideally placed to bring alive tales of mistresses, betrayals and ghosts that haunt the galleries.

Sarah is a professional guide and storyteller, a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and British Guild of Tourist Guides, she is qualified as both a White Badge Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace and Blue Badge Tourist Guide South Central England, Windsor and Eton.

Chapel closed on Sundays.

Entrance fees excluded.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

Expert insider knowledge of the architecture, artworks and history

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

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

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Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace

Reviews

5.00

34 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Oh my god, hands down...
Julie W,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Oh my god, hands down best tour I’ve ever had. Sarah was amazing! She was so informative and really did such a great job tailoring the tour to our interests and answering all our questions. I especially loved the small details she would point out like the graffiti carved into the walls. I cannot recommend this tour enough! I would love to come back again and do the longer tour.
Highly recommend
Discover06443177596,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were very fortunate to have a guided tour with Sarah, and she was absolutely amazing! Our 9-year-old is very into Henry VIII and the history of him and his wives, and she was able to answer all of her questions. She added so much color and commentary to the tour. It was a true delight, and our family loved every minute of it
Sarah gave us a wonderful...
Elizabeth A,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sarah gave us a wonderful tour of the Tudor section of Hampton Court Palace, really tailoring her information to my 8 year old's interests. We learned so much, and she kept us both very engaged for nearly two hours. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Exceeded expectations
hatcher50,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sarah is fantastic at making history come alive in a very conversational way. She gives enough information so you can appreciate where you are and what you are looking at, but not so much info that it overwhelms you. Sarah is personable and answers any questions you may have. I very much enjoyed my time with her.
Time Well Spent; Lots of Info and Fun
Susanne R,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour of the Palace. Fabulous guide who knows absolutely everything about the palace, and conveys that information in a fun and relatable way.
Very informative and...
karal1946,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative and interesting experience Highly recommended for anyone even if you don’t have a background in English history.
If you're into history, book this!
Valerie O,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
FANTASTIC! If you are into history, do this. Went over time just because we were so into the history! Sarah's depth of knowledge was amazing... this was hands down the best tour I booked!
Thoughtful Historian
freshjyve,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sarah was an amazing guide. The smartest and kindest guide we could have for a multigenerational family visit - everyone’s interests were catered to- we should have booked whole palace tour. Her other super power is as a host. She was very aware of the needs of our members. We felt cared for. If you have young people in your group, age 8-16, definitely book a guide - it slows down the experience and everyone gets more from it.
Beautiful
Danielle H,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable guide. Fantastic experience. The palace is very beautiful. The trip was worth it.
Spectacular
Felipe O,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was PERFECT Sarah is the most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever had! Her enthusiasm made me love even more the story of Henry VIII and his wives. She is EXCELLENT! Learned so much!