Tudor Hampton Court: Henry VIII's Intrigues

Uncover the secrets of Tudor wives on a captivating tour of Hampton Court Palace. Explore the 16th century Tudor side, delving into the life and loves of Henry VIII, his six wives, and children. Discover mistresses, betrayals, and haunted galleries with Sarah, an expert guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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,…
What's Included
  • Guided by Sarah, an experienced Guide Lecturer since 2008
  • Exclusive private tour with an accredited guide
  • Gain expert insider knowledge of architecture, artworks, and history
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

This tour is perfect for those eager to delve into the 16th-century Tudor era of Hampton Court Palace, exploring the life, loves, and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives, and children. Discover the past where history unfolded.
Hampton Court Palace is known as a ‘Palace of two halves’; featuring the 16th-century Tudor section and the 17th-century…

Location
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way
I shall meet you on the moat bridge in front of the West Gate, this is the large brick gatehouse at the top of the driveway where the palace staff wearing red coats check visitor tickets. Once you have booked, I will send send you a map pinpointing the exact location.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Susanne_r
Jun 2, 2025
Time Well Spent; Lots of Info and Fun - Wonderful tour of the Palace. Fabulous guide who knows absolutely everything about the palace, and conveys that information in a fun and relatable way.
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Karal1946
May 29, 2025
Very informative and... - Very informative and interesting experience Highly recommended for anyone even if you don’t have a background in English history.
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Valerie_o
May 9, 2025
If you're into history, book this! - 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!
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Freshjyve
Apr 15, 2025
Thoughtful Historian - 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.
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Danielle_h
Mar 31, 2025
Beautiful - Very knowledgeable guide. Fantastic experience. The palace is very beautiful. The trip was worth it.
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Felipe_o
Mar 7, 2025
Spectacular - 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!
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Bradley_s
Dec 5, 2024
An amazing step back into the history of England - An incredible experience! Sarah is so knowledgeable on this history of Hampton Court Palace, every part of the tour is utterly fascinating and well paced. I cannot recommend this tour enough for anyone visiting London or that simply wants to learn more about British history!
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Laura_f
Oct 14, 2024
A++ tour of Hampton Court Palace. A step back in time with Henry VIII and his 6 wives. - Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived! What an awesome personal tour with Sarah Slater! It started out with excellent communication on where to meet and how to purchase the entry to Hampton Court Palace prior to our arrival. Then the follow up the morning of the tour with a reminder of where to meet. We were able to locate Sarah easily and she started the tour by asking a few questions about ourselves, how much we knew already and what we wanted to get out of the tour. She was mindful of our safety (always pointing out uneven walkways) and guided us through the palace making all the places we visited come to life. We booked the Tudor tour and it did not disappoint. She helped us to appreciate what life was like as a royal, as guests and as many of the staff that kept the place running for so many years back in the time of Henry VIII. We took three tours during our 5 nights in London and this was by far my favorite. Hampton Court was an easy train ride from the center of the city and a short walk from the train station. After our tour we had something to eat from the café on the Palace grounds and walked around the hedge maze plus went back and took pictures from some of our favorite parts of the tour. THANK YOU Sarah for making history come alive for us! We highly recommend this tour for any fans of Tudor history (like myself) or for anyone else who would enjoy walking around a Palace that dates back 500 years (my husband and young adult kids). We got so much more out of our time there than had we toured alone.
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Vimala
Oct 7, 2024
History through storytelling - One of the best tours I’ve taken in a while. Lots of history told through storytelling mixed with some mentions of bridgerton. Sarah kept my ten year old daughter engaged the whole time. We focused on the Tudor side of the building and walked the grounds for a bit. Also found the town of Hampton Court charming. Easy to get here from London with Ubers/taxis or train.
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Suzanne_b
Sep 21, 2024
Great palace visit - My visit to Hampton Court Palace was wonderful. So much history. Sarah Slater was a very competent guide. She made the tour very exciting. I highly recommend this tour and especially with Sarah.
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From $302 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).