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Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea 4 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in London

340 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 4 hrs 5 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Hampton Court Palace with a knowledgeable guide, then enjoy seasonal afternoon tea in a historic inn beside the Thames.

About this tour

Step into 500 years of royal history on a guided visit to Hampton Court Palace, then unwind over a traditional afternoon tea beside the Thames. Your Hampton Court Palace guided tour begins at the train station, where your guide escorts you to the palace for a detailed look at its Tudor interiors and gardens. Hear stories of the palace’s past as you explore highlights including the original Tudor kitchen, one of England’s oldest vines, and 60 acres of award-winning gardens and parkland. After about two hours, pause for a seasonal afternoon tea in a 350-year-old inn near the palace and river. Your full-day entry lets you return to the palace and continue exploring at your own pace after tea. With a small group of typically 2–8 guests and no more than 10 per guide, the Hampton Court Palace guided tour offers a personal way to discover this remarkable historic setting. Meet at Hampton Court train station, not at the palace, and check train service before you travel. Book your visit for a day of royal stories, garden discoveries, and a memorable tea break.

Highlights

  • Explore Hampton Court Palace with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Hear stories spanning 500 years of palace history
  • See the Tudor kitchen, historic vine, and award-winning gardens
  • Enjoy afternoon tea in a 350-year-old inn by the Thames
  • Continue exploring the palace at your own pace after tea

What's included

Included

  • Full-day entry to Hampton Court Palace and gardens
  • Small-group tour, typically 2–8 people and no more than 10 per guide
  • Afternoon tea with a seasonal twist
  • Local guide with in-depth knowledge of Hampton Court

Not included

  • Private transport
  • Transport from London
  • Food for children using the child-price palace entry ticket

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Important information

  • Meet at the main entrance of Hampton Court train station; do not go directly to the palace
  • Check National Rail for service updates before traveling
  • Hampton Court is about 35 minutes from Waterloo, with two trains per hour
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Not recommended for travelers with celiac disease or gluten allergies
  • Not recommended for wheelchair users or electric buggies because the tour includes steps

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the main entrance of Hampton Court train station. Do not go directly to the palace.

How do I get there from London?

Hampton Court is about 35 minutes from Waterloo, with two trains per hour. Check National Rail for service updates before traveling.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

It is not recommended for wheelchair users or electric buggies because the tour includes steps.

Can I bring a stroller or service animal?

Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and service animals are allowed.

Are there dietary restrictions?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with celiac disease or gluten allergies.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 340 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.8. Top 6% in London means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in London by this score.

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