Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace: Explore Tudor History and Baroque Architecture

Embark on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace and delve into the fascinating world of Tudor history and Baroque architecture. Explore the palace grounds, visit the Tudor kitchens, Privy Garden, Chapel Royal, and more. Discover the lavishness of Henry VIII’s reign and the elegance of Sir Christopher Wren’s additions. Uncover the secrets of this grand palace on a captivating journey through time.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hampton Court Palace - Private guided tour of Hampton Court Palace.
    Enjoy a private tour through the majestic palace of Henry VIII with the help of an expert guide. This visit to Hampton Court Palace gives you the chance to learn about the rich history that runs through the onetime royal residence.

After you meet your guide, get a window into the lives of the Tudor kings with a look through the palace grounds. You can visit the Tudor kitchens, the Privy Garden, the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace garden, and the Great Hall. See how Henry VIII lavished money on fabulous tapestries and paintings, housed and fed the huge English court, and sought his succession of wives, political power, and domination over Rome.

Beyond the grandeur of the original Tudor designs, the elegance and romance of the palace owes much to the Baroque buildings created by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century for the joint monarchs William and Mary.

What's Included
  • Professional tour guide services included.
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Train tickets
  • Entrance tickets for everyone including tour guide
Additional Information

Once you’ve met your tour guide, you’ll gain insight into the lives of the Tudor royalty as you explore the palace and its surroundings. The tour includes a visit to the ancient Tudor kitchens, the distinctive Privy Garden, the sacred Chapel Royal, the expansive garden of Hampton Court Palace, and the magnificent Great Hall. Discover how King Henry VIII extravagantly spent on exquisite tapestries and artworks, accommodated and provided for the vast English court, and pursued his quest for successive wives, political authority, and supremacy over Rome.

Apart from the majestic original Tudor architecture, the palace’s charm and romantic aura is also a contribution of the Baroque structures built by renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century for the united monarchs William and Mary. Acquire the discernment to distinguish and appreciate the layered history embodied in the grand palace.

Location
Waterloo
Waterloo Road
Waterloo station By gates of platform 10
Cancellation Policy

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

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