Hampton Court Palace Private Tour: Delve into the Secrets of Henry VIII's Life and Reign

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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: 24 hours

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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….

Location

Hampton Court

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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Grace_m

Nov 9, 2025

My Tudor History heart is full! - As an absolute Tudor history nerd, touring Hampton Court Palace with Siobhan is an absolute must! Even knowing a lot about Henry VIII, his reign, and his wives you’ll still learn more and really get a better understanding of his court and how all of the people at it lived their days. During the 90 minute tour, you’ll see and learn more within the palace than you can imagine without feeling rushed or short on time at all. And for my fellow history nerds out there: Siobhan cowrote The Tudor Christmas with Alison Weir so you know she’s the real deal!

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Karee_v

Nov 3, 2025

Siobhan was very... - Siobhan was very knowledgeable and we shared a love of the history. She really brought to life the stories I had only read about.

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Khalid_v

Sep 8, 2025

Wonderful Tour! - Siobhan was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. This was my second time at Hampton Court but I learned so much more with her guiding us. This was a great way to cap off our trip to the U.K. Highly recommend!

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Jennifer_t

Aug 12, 2025

Absolutely lovely and a must do - I could not recommend this tour or experience enough. Siobhan is a consummate historian on the era and moves you deftly through the property so that a 1.5-hour tour feels like you have learned and seen a week's worth of history. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience such a significant historical event, and I strongly encourage others to pursue a similar experience.

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Johnstonash

Aug 4, 2025

Siobhan was a fabulous... - Siobhan was a fabulous guide. She was very knowledgeable and and a very impressive wealth of knowledge of Hampton Court. I highly reccomend a tour with Siobhan.

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James_m

Aug 2, 2025

Wonderful tour - Wonderful tour of Hampton Court. Siobhan was a wonderful and talented storyteller and did a fantastic job painting a picture of life at Henry VIII’s court. Highly recommend this tour.

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F8731mdjessicab

Jul 17, 2025

- Siobhan is an absolute GEM and wealth of knowledge on not just Tudor history but Hampton Court as a whole. We appreciated her involving my 16 year old son and making our tour fun, interactive and informative. As someone who has loved Tudor history since childhood coming to Hampton court and being able to have a private tour was just thrilling. I will absolutely recommend her tour to anyone, it is well worth the cost!!! Needless to say my 16 year old said this is his favorite part of the trip

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Georgia_c

Jun 17, 2025

10/10 amazing - This tour was the highlight of our holiday. Siobhan was utterly amazing, knowledgeable and did absolutely everything to cater the tour to our interests. She answered every one of our questions and even showed us some hidden gems. Highly, highly recommended this tour!!

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Sandibinsc

May 26, 2025

A delightful tour with Vanda--educational and entertaining! - Our group of 6 people (4 in their 20s and 2 in our 50s) was delighted this tour. Vanda worked at Hampton Court Palace as a conservationist of objects and textiles for 25+ years. Her knowledge and experience, as well as her engaging personality, made for an educational and entertaining tour for all of us. She has a wealth of information, and I wish we could have spent the entire day with her! She helped us bypass the large school groups and speak in more peaceful places. The palace is a "must see" in my opinion, and Vanda (and her colleagues) are the perfect folks to show you around.

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