Hampton Court Palace Tours and Tickets

Hampton Court Palace is one of London’s most charismatic palaces, but as it’s half Tudor, half Baroque, unpicking its long history and architecture independently can take a lot of research. Your guide, a former state apartment warder, has worked at the palace for more than 15 years, and can cover everything from Henry VIII to ghosts to LGBTQ history or a child-friendly tour, depending on your group’s interests.

Learn more about royal history on a private guided tour of Hampton Court Palace. Explore various parts of the palace, from the elegant state apartments to the functional Tudor kitchen and wine cellar, as well as the gardens and the famous hedge maze. Your guide will tell you fascinating stories from the palace’s long history, and will provide personalized attention to every member of your group.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it’s one of southern England’s highlight palaces. Meet your guide—a celebrated historian who’s appeared on Tudor-themed television specials—and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it’s fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.

A perfect "All in One Experience". Full Day Entry Ticket, an afternoon tea, a dedicated sitting in a luxury venue for a high tea, and a fun and friendly guide showing you around. A traditional Afternoon tea including delicate finger sandwiches, delicious patisseries, and freshly baked scones. Choose a tea from our Royal Selection. Step back in time to 16th century Tudor England and be immersed in a place steeped in the history and drama of Kings and Queens, Hampton Court Palace. From the beguiling tales of the legendary Henry VIII and his many wives to the unusual joint rulership of William III and Mary II. A fun, friendly, and knowledgeable guide will welcome you for a 2.5-hour experience introducing you to the extraordinary palace and fascinating insights into the lives of the Royalty that lived at Hampton Court. We will then experience the full splendor of Afternoon Tea.

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Swap the hustle and bustle of central London for a day exploring the magnificent Hampton Court Palace complex. By exploring the palace with a guide—ensure that you don’t miss any important highlights, such as the beautiful gardens, the Haunted Gallery, and an ancient grapevine. Your guide entertains you and enhances your experience with stories about Henry VIII and William III, palace etiquette, and the palace hauntings too.

If you’re interested in visiting the royal sights of Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, but you don’t want to waste time waiting for public transport, then this convenient private tour is an ideal option. Start with a meet and greet service, then travel in a luxurious private vehicle to one of England’s largest castles—Windsor Castle. Then later, have a chance to explore Henry VIII’s former home—Hampton Court Palace.

Visit one of London's most extraordinary palaces—and leave all the logistics to someone else—on this seamless, private trip to Hampton Court Palace. Once the seat of King Henry VIII, the palace is one of the grandest and most history-saturated in the region. Enjoy a stress-free way to travel with round-trip transit from your preferred London address at a time of your choosing. Entry tickets and audio guides are also included, and make it easy to explore independently.

The magnificent Hampton Court Palace is the former home of Henry VIII, set along the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Richmond. On this tour, enjoy stunning views of the historic palace as you cycle around the palace grounds, explore the royal Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park, and stop at landmarks including Eisenhower's WWII base and Long Water.

This tour is for visitors who want to explore the 16th century Tudor side of Hampton Court Palace; the life, loves and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives and children. Sarah aka Hampton Court Tour Guide will bring alive tales of mistresses, betrayals and ghosts that haunt the galleries. She knows the palace inside and out having worked there since 2008. A professional guide and storyteller, member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and British Guild of Tourist Guides, she is qualified as both a White Badge Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace and Blue Badge Tourist Guide South Central England. Starting at the Gatehouse we'll learn how Henry VIII became king and who built the palace before moving through the courtyards into the Tudor Kitchens and wine cellar where we will explore how the staff lived and worked. Moving upstairs we’ll walk in the footsteps of kings and queens, through magnificent state apartments viewing artworks. Chapel closed on Sundays. Entrance fees excluded.

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Home of 13 English monarchs, Hampton Court Palace is an architectural wonder, with both Tudor and Baroque elements. Join an award-winning architectural historian, who has worked at the palace since 2014 and given talks to palace staff, for a bespoke private walking tour tailored to your interests. Opt for a general overview or focus on famous figures, the art collection, the garden, the kitchens, or more: tickets are not included.

The infamous Tudor dynasty has the stories: the love, the distrust, the conspiracies, the politics, and, of course, the executions. Retrace the footsteps of King Henry VIII and his wives at Hampton Court Palace. The words “I will love you for the rest of your life,” certainly make one consider the pressures on the women who caught the king’s eye. The Stuarts certainly did not wish to be outdone by the Tudors. King William III and Queen Mary II commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to build a new baroque palace. The state rooms and royal apartments provide a regal and intimate insight into how the royals lived during the Renaissance. Join an approved tour guide. From his reviews, you will see John has been delivering private tours to castles and historic places in South East England for many guests. Locations include Hever Castle, (former family home of Anne Boleyn), and Leeds Castle, (one of King Henry VIII’s castles and where his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, used to stay).

Embark on a delightful independent exploration of Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace with a private driver on a self-guided tour from London. This exclusive excursion, perfect for independent travelers who value comfort, ensures a hassle-free day, allowing you to soak in the charm of top attractions at your own pace. Customize your itinerary and receive insider tips on must-see sights, as well as the best local shops, from your driver.

Transport yourself to the days of the Tudors on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace in London. This guided visit is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond the typical guidebook and audio tour for an interactive sightseeing experience. Enjoy dynamic commentary from your guide as you explore the Baroque wing, Great Hall, gardens, and royal kitchens (where as many as 200 staff members prepared Henry VIII’s feasts).

Travelers that want to walk in the footsteps of British royals can avoid the hassles of renting a car or booking train travel with this private guided tour, where you're whisked to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. After purchasing entry, you can explore Windsor Castle's State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, and take advantage of the included audio guide to learn as you go. At Hampton Court, uncover Tudor history in the regal surrounds, and even stroll through some of the most splendid gardens in England.

Henry VIII was a man of excess and he certainly did not do things by halves! On this tour with me (Sandy) you will wander through the enormous kitchens where feasts of nine courses were prepared for him and his noble guests to enjoy; you will be amazed at the exquisiteness of his tapestries which cost double the price of his favourite war ship to make. You might also be horrified by the story of Henry's expanding collection of wives and how, as desperation set in to find a son and heir, Henry took drastic measures! This tour will fill you in on Henry's life of excess: the size of his kitchens, the glamour of his furnishings, why he became so large, who his wives were and what happened to them all. But most of all, this is a chance to enjoy imagining the unimaginable: wealth and excess that knew no bounds resulting in one of the most magnificent courts in Europe!

The former residence of King Henry VIII (and his many wives), Hampton Court Palace is a major royal landmark—and this private tour makes exploring easy. Following morning pickup from your London hotel, travel via private Mercedes straight to the palace (entry own expense). Once inside, you’ll go on an in-depth tour of the landmark, all while learning from your guide’s interactive materials and behind-the-scenes stories.

See two of Britain’s most famous royal residences—and leave all the planning to someone else—on this full-day tour to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. Meet your driver at your preferred London address, and hop aboard your private vehicle. Head first to Windsor Castle, the oldest continually occupied castle in the world, and tour its major attractions. Then, continue to Hampton Court Palace: once the residence of Henry VIII.

Designed to orient first-time visitors, this 4-hour London walking tour allows you to explore England’s capital in a small group limited to ten people. Traveling on public transport and on foot, you’ll tick off top London attractions such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square. Plus, you’ll witness a Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside of Buckingham Palace (on days the ceremony is performed). This tour does not offer interior visits of the sights.

Visit two of the London area’s grandest and most historically significant royal residences—and enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace—with this full-day, private day trip to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. Following pickup at your London accommodation at a time that works best for you, travel in a luxury vehicle to both landmarks (tickets own expense). You can explore both independently, at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in Britain’s storied royal history during this full-day, luxury tour of two stunning estates, Hampton Castle and Windsor Castle. Travel comfortably from your London hotel in a private, chauffeured Mercedes vehicle. Highlights include a stroll through the famous hedge maze and formal gardens, a peek at the spectacular “Abraham Tapestries,” and a visit inside the chapel where Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle.

Before boarding your ship you have a great opportunity to visit Hampton Court Palace on this pre-Southampton tour from London, on this self-guided private vehicle service. Visit Hampton Court Palace and discover the Renowned Magic Garden and get lost in the famous Maze and Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and then travel directly to Southampton cruise terminal or hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with tons of space for your luggage. Direct pick-up service from your London accommodation. One-way pre-cruise excursion from London to Port of Southampton with stops in Hampton Court Palace. Explore the regal residence at your own pace with an audio guide, available in multiple languages.