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Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour

London, England · Meeting point

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Overview

Enter the world of King Henry VIII by exploring his most iconic residence - Hampton Court Palace. This 500 year old building is unique in that it is a palace of two halves – the Tudor side, and the Baroque section built for King William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On a private tour, tailored to your interests, you will explore the palace’s grand state apartments, vast kitchens and magnificent gardens. Your guide will entertain you with stories of the palace’s tantalising history, including Henry’s six wives, court etiquette and the infamous ghosts.

What’s included

  • Personal tour with Jo who is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
  • Jo has worked at Hampton Court for over 15 years and has a Drama and Theatre Arts degree.
  • She has been featured on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ and BBC’s Timewatch ‘The King’s Servant’
  • Entrance tickets - can be purchased via the Historic Royal Palaces website. Approx £27
  • Food and Drink
  • Transport
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees — Hampton Court Palace

Itinerary

  1. Hampton Court Palace 2h · Admission ticket not included

    In this palace of two halves, you can look forward to entering the world of Henry VIII and learning about his six wives, on a tour which is tailored to your particular interests. You'll experience the sights and sounds of a working Tudor kitchen, you will see the sumptuous Abraham Tapestries in Henry's Great Hall, and hear the tragic ghost story of Henry's fifth wife in the infamous Haunted Gallery. In contrast to the Tudor palace, you will also experience the Baroque majesty of King William III's apartments. After ascending the Great Staircase, you will marvel at the weapons on display in his Guard Chamber, and have a bird's eye view of the exquisite parterre garden.

Meeting point & pickup

Start

West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road).

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End

West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road).

Ticket is for the guided tour only. Tickets for entrance to the palace will need to be purchased separately via the Historic Royal Palaces website, or on the day from the ticket office which is situated on the left as you enter the main gate from the road.

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English

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  • 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
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