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Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 5% in London

65 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Hampton Court Palace’s Tudor and Baroque rooms on a private tour filled with stories of Henry VIII, court life, and royal intrigue.

About this tour

Step into the world of Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace, a 500-year-old royal residence with two distinct sides: its Tudor origins and the Baroque palace built for William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On this private Hampton Court Palace guided tour, explore grand state apartments, vast kitchens, and magnificent gardens at a pace tailored to your interests. Your guide, Jo, is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and has worked at the palace for more than 15 years. Along the way, hear vivid stories of Henry’s six wives, court etiquette, and the palace’s infamous ghosts. The tour lasts 120 minutes and is for your group alone. Admission is not included; tickets can be purchased through the Historic Royal Palaces website for approximately £27. Meet at the West Gate, down the drive to the palace. Choose this Hampton Court Palace guided tour for an engaging, personal perspective on royal history and the rooms where it unfolded.

Highlights

  • Explore the Tudor palace and Baroque rooms on a private, tailored tour
  • Hear stories of Henry VIII, his six wives, and court life
  • Discover grand state apartments, vast kitchens, and magnificent gardens
  • Learn from a guide with more than 15 years of experience at the palace

What's included

Included

  • Private guided tour with Jo, a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding

Not included

  • Hampton Court Palace admission ticket; approximately £27, available through the Historic Royal Palaces website
  • Food and drink
  • Transport
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the West Gate, the main entrance down the drive to the palace, not the entry gates by the main road
  • Confirmation is received at booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 65 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 8.8. Top 5% in London means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in London by this score.

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