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Hampton Court Palace: Private Guided Tour with Ex State Apartment Warder
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272 Ratings
Molesey
Experience a private guided tour of Hampton Court Palace with an ex State Apartment Warder. Discover the fascinating history, ghostly stories, and engaging tales of this historic palace.
Experience a private guided tour of Hampton Court Palace with an ex State Apartment Warder. Discover the fascinating history, ghostly stories, and engaging tales of this historic palace.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hampton Court Palace - A comprehensive tour of Hampton Court palace tailored to your historic interests. I can also be in Tudor or Victorian authentic costume (note, no adults allowed in period costume). Children can wear what they like!
I cover all aspects of the Palace’s history including tales of Henry VIII, Ghostly stories, Grace & Favour, and…
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Hampton Court Palace - A comprehensive tour of Hampton Court palace tailored to your historic interests. I can also be in Tudor or Victorian authentic costume (note, no adults allowed in period costume). Children can wear what they like!
I cover all aspects of the Palace’s history including tales of Henry VIII, Ghostly stories, Grace & Favour, and all others who have lived there.
You will see a Palace in two halves, half Tudor, half Baroque. Highlights include Henry’s Great Hall, the Haunted Gallery, King Williams spectacular Staircase, Guard Chamber and the beautiful Versailles style gardens.
What's Included
- Specialized in Ghost, LGBTQ+, and Grace and Favour tours.
- Private tour with a personal, knowledgeable guide.
- Expertise in Palace tours, Functions, and Events.
- 16 years of experience at Hampton Court.
- Holds a Level 2 Accreditation from the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
- Awarded an EDI Level 3 Diploma in Cultural Heritage.
- Specialized in Ghost, LGBTQ+, and Grace and Favour tours.
- Private tour with a personal, knowledgeable guide.
- Expertise in Palace tours, Functions, and Events.
- 16 years of experience at Hampton Court.
- Holds a Level 2 Accreditation from the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
- Awarded an EDI Level 3 Diploma in Cultural Heritage.
What's Not Included
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Former State Apartment Warder with over 18 years of experience at the Palace.
Possesses extensive knowledge, having conducted numerous tours for Functions, Events, and VIPs.
Offers a detailed tour of Hampton Court Palace, customized to suit your historical interests.
Covers all aspects of the Palace’s history, including stories of Henry VIII, ghostly…
Former State Apartment Warder with over 18 years of experience at the Palace.
Possesses extensive knowledge, having conducted numerous tours for Functions, Events, and VIPs.
Offers a detailed tour of Hampton Court Palace, customized to suit your historical interests.
Covers all aspects of the Palace’s history, including stories of Henry VIII, ghostly tales, Grace & Favour, and other notable residents.
A cheerful individual who enjoys meeting new people and sharing the Palace’s history and captivating stories, with the ability to tailor tours specifically for children if needed.
Also provides a ghostly tales tour (same duration and times) suitable for both adults and children. Please mention this when booking.
Location
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way
West Gate - Main entrance (down drive) to Palace (not large gates by main road)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(272 Ratings)
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Sanna_r
Mar 9, 2026
We had a very rewarding... - We had a very rewarding guided tour at Hampton Court Palace. Sheila was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and even though our group consisted of people from different generations with varying levels of interest in history, everyone enjoyed the tour. Afterward, we visited the Mute Swan pub that Sheila recommended, which was also an excellent place to relax and enjoy a good lunch.
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102baj
Feb 20, 2026
A Memorable Experience! - We were a group of three (including 2 teenagers) touring Hampton Court Palace with Sheila. Over several days in London we visited several historic attractions and museums with experienced guides, and without hesitation Sheila was our favourite guide and our visit to HCP was our most memorable. We weren't even phased by the less than desirable weather -we were so focused on the stories Sheila shared: everything from the Tudors to the Grace & Favour apartments. Not only is Sheila a great story teller, she has a gift for sharing history in a way that is both easy to digest and not overwhelming. I can't imagine experiencing Hampton Court without her by your side. I hope to return and tour more with her because I know that the surface was merely scratched.
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Bethanne_j
Feb 20, 2026
Memorable Experience! - We were a group of three (including 2 teenagers) touring Hampton Court Palace with Sheila. Over several days in London we visited several historic attractions and museums with experienced guides, and without hesitation Sheila was our favourite guide and our visit to HCP was our most memorable. We weren't even phased by the less than desirable weather -we were so focused on the stories Sheila shared: everything from the Tudors to the Grace & Favour apartments. Not only is Sheila a great story teller, she has a gift for sharing history in a way that is both easy to digest and not overwhelming. I can't imagine experiencing Hampton Court without her by your side. I hope to return and tour more with her because I know that the surface was merely scratched.
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Jack_r
Feb 14, 2026
Walking around Hamlet... - Walking around Hamlet Court on our own was very good. Walking around with Sheila was absolutely fantastic, learnt so much, enjoyed everything, and couldn’t recommend a better tour guide.
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Chace_b
Jan 29, 2026
Shelia was a wonderful... - Shelia was a wonderful tour guide. Her extensive knowledge about Hampton Court and the Tudor History. We had the most wonderful day and couldn’t recommend this tour and guide enough!!!
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Lauren_p
Jan 10, 2026
Best part of our trip - My husband and I had an absolutely fantastic time touring Hampton Court Palace with Shiela. She customized our tour based on what we were most excited to see. So many details regarding the palace would have been missed without her expertise. If you plan on going to the palace, you have to have Shiela with you to get the best experience!
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Sanaa_h
Dec 31, 2025
It was a lovely afternoon... - It was a lovely afternoon with Sheila! She is extremely prepared to tailor the tour to whatever catches your fancy - from history, architecture to ghost stories. Her talk is always engaging and informative and you truly get the most out of this beautiful palace.
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Guillermo_g
Dec 29, 2025
Incredibly Detailed Historical Tour of Hampton Court Palace! - Sheila was a wonderful guide! She was extremely flexible to start with. Due to scheduling conflicts, we had to change our dates and times and eventually still arrived about 20min late and soaked, she was happy to accommodate us. Sheila was extremely professional and found a way to customize the tour around both of our interests, my wife Henty and his wives, me any good ghost stories. Also, her years of experience at the palace have garnered her a certain level of respect from the staff, who appreciate her presence and institutional knowledge. Probably one of the best tours we have ever taken and truly believe that had we not booked the tour, we would have missed out on a greater understanding of what this incredibly rich historical monument has to offer. So, cheers to Sheila and thank you for a wonderful afternoon!
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Ramon_m
Dec 12, 2025
excellent private tour Hampton Court - Sheila was an excellent guide, very informative. She tailored the information to our interest and kept it lively.
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Kim_m
Dec 29, 2025
Guide was extremely knowledgable, but Palace not well restored and not much consideration for those with trouble walking - For me, this is something to see if you’ve already seen everything else touristy. It’s not nearly as pretty and kept up as Windsor Castle so perhaps start there. It does have a fun outdoor maze and adorable playground for kids. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It’s unfortunate that people with limited walking and stair climbing ability can’t be given more consideration.
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