Hampton Court Palace Private Tour: Delve into the Secrets of Henry VIII's Life and Reign
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71 Ratings
Molesey
Uncover the hidden secrets of Hampton Court Palace on a private tour. Explore the life and reign of Henry VIII, from his athletic youth to his tyrannical rule. Book your tickets now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hampton Court Palace - Palace highlights with gardens.
What's Included
- Featured on PBS television’s ‘Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace’
- Author of four books on Tudor history
- Lectures for the US Smithsonian and the UK Arts Society
- 20-year tenure with Historic Royal Palaces
- Guided by Siobhan Clarke, a History graduate and accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides
What's Not Included
- Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online
- Transport
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
Additional Information
You have the option to reserve your palace entry tickets ahead of time via the Hampton Court’s website. The tours do not require costumes and are child-friendly, offering an enjoyable learning experience for the entire family. Join the historical expert guide, who is known from the TV show ‘Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace’, as you explore Hampton Court. You’ll be able to trace Henry’s transformation from a fit prince to an overweight despot while learning about his six wives. Delve deeper to uncover secrets of spirits, executions, and ‘horrible histories’. Don’t miss out on the main attractions like Great Hall, Chapel, Haunted Gallery, and the Baroque palace and gardens.
You have two options for the tour start time. Either at 11:00 or at 13:30
- 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
Location
64 Hampton Ct Way
Hampton Court Way
Suggest booking palace entrance TICKETS in advance, on the Hampton Court website, although they can be purchased on the day. Please enter palace grounds and proceed down the drive to the WEST GATE, where tickets are checked. Your guide will be waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Steve_a
Apr 20, 2024
Hampton Court voisit - A really enjoyable experience we were amazed by the size of the palace and the extent of the grounds.
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Jennifer_p
Apr 3, 2024
Fantastic! - Siobhan was amazingly knowledgeable and friendly! I would 100% recommend the tour, especially with her as guide!
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Mcalland2018
Mar 2, 2024
Great guided tour - Siobhan walked us through the intriguing history of HCP and the people who lived there.
Fascinating insights from an engaging guide. Thank you!
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G5839lnelisabethm
Feb 4, 2024
So much more than a tour - Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII
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We were guided by Sarah Slater who was a fund of knowledge about the building and its inhabitants over the years. She made the place come to life and enthralled us with many, many details: domestic, financial, political. It was more like a confidential insight into the palace rather than a guided tour and Sarah came up trumps in answering all the questions we had.
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Stacy_h
Jan 20, 2024
Would do this tour over and over again! - We were so happy with our tour. Siobhan did an amazing job. She was knowledgeable and friendly. There is so much we would have missed if we had not taken this tour. Totally worth it!
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Brandon_p
Jan 2, 2024
Excellent guide! - A+, excellent experience. Tour guide was knowledgable and personable - would recommend to Tudor-aphiles.
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Karen_d
Dec 19, 2023
AMAZING MORNING AT HAMPTON COURT - Siobhan gave us an unforgettable experience at Hampton Court. Her tour brought the place and its inhabitants to life! Her knowledge was impressive and her obvious love of history infectious. She moved us through a lot in a limited amount of time but we never felt rushed. Would love to do another tour with her someday. As for the site itself—don’t miss it!
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Unrefined_life
Nov 27, 2023
Not to miss in London - We LOVED our visit to HCP and wish we had been able to get there a bit earlier in the day. They have kept the palace preserved so nicely and even though we may have benefited from a private tour guide, we felt the audio tour was quite informative! The grounds, the building and the preservation was wonderful! Highly recommend!
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J8489jsdianap
Nov 8, 2023
Bespoke tour really brought Hampton court to life - Thank you Sara for all the wonderful information and insights you gave us on the tour. It really brought everything to life. Very enjoyable outing with North Downs lacemakers.
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Lesnjoe
Oct 19, 2023
Yes! Hampton Palace court - Loved our guide Siobhan was amazing sweet and so full of knowledge! Loved spending time with her In the palace. The grounds are amazing and I loved this tour.
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