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Hampton Court Palace History Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in London

144 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Hampton Court Palace with a Tudor historian, uncovering Henry VIII’s story, royal secrets, and tales of ghosts and executions.

About this tour

Step into Hampton Court Palace and follow the stories of Henry VIII, his queens, and the people who lived within its walls. On this 90-minute Hampton Court Palace history tour, historian and accredited guide Siobhan Clarke brings the Tudor court to life with insights shaped by her 20 years working for Historic Royal Palaces. Trace Henry’s change from athletic prince to tyrant, and hear tales of palace ghosts, executions, and the six women who became his queens. The route takes in the Great Hall, Chapel, and Haunted Gallery, with views of the Baroque palace and gardens. The tour has been featured on PBS’s Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace and can be adapted for children and different interests and abilities. Choose an 11:00 or 13:30 departure, then meet your guide at the West Gate after entering the palace grounds. Palace admission is separate, so arrange your ticket in advance or buy it on the day. Join this Hampton Court Palace history tour for a vivid look beyond the royal rooms and into the lives and legends behind them.

Highlights

  • Trace Henry VIII’s transformation from athletic prince to tyrant
  • Hear stories of his six queens, palace ghosts, and executions
  • Explore the Great Hall, Chapel, and Haunted Gallery
  • Discover the Baroque palace and gardens with a Tudor historian

What's included

Included

  • Guided tour with Siobhan Clarke, an accredited guide with a history degree
  • Insights from a guide who has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years
  • Stories from a historian featured on PBS’s Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace

Not included

  • Hampton Court Palace admission ticket
  • Transport
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Book palace admission online in advance or purchase it on the day
  • Enter the palace grounds and follow the drive to the West Gate for ticket checks and the meeting point
  • Departure times are 11:00 and 13:30
  • The tour can be adapted for children, ages, interests, and abilities
  • Wheelchair accessible, with seating opportunities and a slow pace available on request
  • Strollers and service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

Is palace admission included?

No. Book Hampton Court Palace admission online in advance or purchase it on the day.

Where is the meeting point?

Enter the palace grounds and follow the drive to the West Gate, where tickets are checked and your guide will be waiting.

What departure times are available?

Tours depart at 11:00 or 13:30.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The guide can adapt the tour for children and different ages, interests, and abilities.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, with seating opportunities and a slower pace available on request.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.98 from 144 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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.1. Top 3% in London means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in London by this score.

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