Hampton Court Palace Private Tour: Traverse History with an Accredited Guide

Embark on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace with accredited guide Sarah. Discover the secrets, stories, and ghosts that haunt this historic site. See magnificent artworks, Tudor kitchens, and more.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hampton Court Palace - As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th Century. Together we will explore the courtyards and Tudor Kitchens, we will sense the smells and sounds of a busy working environment where sumptuous meals were prepared by the many servants for the Court of King Henry…
What's Included
  • Personal tour guided by accredited Sarah, White Badge holder.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the palace, tickets cost approximately £30 should be purchased separately
  • Please note the Chapel Royal is a working chapel and may close at short notice for services.
Additional Information

Sarah has worked at Hampton Court Palace since 2008 so knows all the secrets associated with those, who in the past, have lived, worked and died within its walls.
Sarah, a social historian and storyteller, will regale you with the tales of mistresses and betrayals whilst you walk where history happened, in the footsteps of kings and queens.
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Location
64 Hampton Ct Way
Hampton Court Way
I will meet you at the West Gate which is the main palace entrance. Once you have entered through Trophy Gate from the road A309, proceed up the driveway which is known as Trophy Drive, I shall wait near the moat just in front of the main entrance, West Gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

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James_n
Nov 3, 2024
Certainly best way to take in Hampton Court - Sarah was fabulous! So very knowledgeable. She was able to expand our knowledge and point out features we would have missed on a self guided tour.
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Chingchih_l
Oct 21, 2024
Very educational and entertaining trip - Sarah was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. She was happy to answer all our questions with detail. It was a very memorable experience with her. Highly recommended.
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Alexandra_w
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing! - The palace is amazing and Sarah is an excellent guide! She was so knowledgeable, had some many interesting facts for us, and even took us through a little secret short cut. Would highly recommend.
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Mbhartz200
Sep 28, 2024
Excellent Private Tour - Our guide, Sarah, was incredible! She has so much knowledge related to the history of Hampton Court and its inhabitants. We learned so much while she kept it so interesting and fun. Sarah was great at answering our questions and pointing out small things that would be of interest to us. Highly recommend!
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Frank_c
Sep 27, 2024
Fabulous visit to Hampton Court Palace - Sarah was excellent. Informed and well versed in royal history. She was also most courteous and responsive to our questions.
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Richard_g
Sep 13, 2024
An exceptional day at Hampton Court - Sarah is superb. Her depth of knowledge of English history is extraordinary (she should be a professor) and made our visit to Hampton Court the highlight of our trip. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer in depth and with a very pleasant humor. We’ve taken many private tours with TBL and Viator and this one ranks at the top. Thanks for a wonderful time!
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Aisha_c
Aug 27, 2024
A Fantastic Tour Guide - Sarah was phenomenal! She was so very knowledgeable and engaging. She kept four kids captivated for hours. They didn’t want to leave. She blew away all the other tour guides we had on our trip!
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Jeremy_w
Aug 23, 2024
Fantastic experience!! - I’ve been fascinated by Henry VIII and his six wives since I was eight and I was so excited to see Hampton Court Palace in person. I wanted to do it right so I didn’t hesitate inviting a private tour half and I am so glad I did. Sarah was a FANTASTIC tour guide. She is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. She also did a wonderful job of including our kids (ages 16, 13, and 11) and getting them interested in the hundreds of years of history. I do not think they would have enjoyed the trip to Hampton Court Palace if we had just walked the rooms and grounds reading signs. We are so happy we had Sarah to bring it all to life!! Sarah did a perfect job of taking us around in the two hours and then we spent another four hours at the palace. Highly recommended and cannot thank Sarah enough.
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Saman_g
Aug 22, 2024
Excellent tour! - Sarah is the best! She is so knowledgeable about the palace and time period and made the tour fun and engaging for my 10 year old as well. She really gave a full picture of the Tudor court. Would recommend!
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Brooke_v
Aug 15, 2024
Amazing and necessary with a guide! - Hiring Sarah for Hampton Court was the best decision we made! There’s so much history and so much we would have missed without Sarah. Sarah brought Hampton Court to life ! Don’t go to Hampton Court without a knowledgeable guide like Sarah!
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