Hampton Court Palace Private Tour: Delve into the Secrets of Henry VIII's Life and Reign

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Uncover the hidden secrets of Hampton Court Palace on a private tour. Explore the life and reign of Henry VIII, from his athletic youth to his tyrannical rule. Book your tickets now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Hampton Court Palace - Palace highlights with gardens.

What's Included

Featured on PBS television’s ‘Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace’
Author of four books on Tudor history
Lectures for the US Smithsonian and the UK Arts Society
20-year tenure with Historic Royal Palaces
Guided by Siobhan Clarke, a History graduate and accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides

What's Not Included

Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online
Transport
Food and Drink
Gratuities

Additional Information

You have the option to reserve your palace entry tickets ahead of time via the Hampton Court’s website. The tours do not require costumes and are child-friendly, offering an enjoyable learning experience for the entire family. Join the historical expert guide, who is known from the TV show ‘Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace’, as you explore Hampton Court….

Location

64 Hampton Ct Way

Hampton Court Way

Suggest booking palace entrance TICKETS in advance, on the Hampton Court website, although they can be purchased on the day. Please enter palace grounds and proceed down the drive to the WEST GATE, where tickets are checked. Your guide will be waiting for you.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Sandibinsc

May 26, 2025

A delightful tour with Vanda--educational and entertaining! - Our group of 6 people (4 in their 20s and 2 in our 50s) was delighted this tour. Vanda worked at Hampton Court Palace as a conservationist of objects and textiles for 25+ years. Her knowledge and experience, as well as her engaging personality, made for an educational and entertaining tour for all of us. She has a wealth of information, and I wish we could have spent the entire day with her! She helped us bypass the large school groups and speak in more peaceful places. The palace is a "must see" in my opinion, and Vanda (and her colleagues) are the perfect folks to show you around.

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Sue

May 10, 2025

First class - Our private guide Sioban Clarke,was extremely well informed , pleasant and accommodated our interests. We would recommend her highly.

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Robin_o

May 3, 2025

Great! - Absolutely amazing. Had an amazing tour guide that made the experience so great. They were a historian so they were knowledge and engaging.

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Noracr

Apr 29, 2025

A tour with a renowned expert with rare access to the belly of the Palace… - My visit to Hampton Court Palace had been a long time coming with several attempts made over the years on past visits to London, solo or with the family. I finally decided to bite the bullet this time and do it right by booking a tour with a renowned expert. And I’m so glad I did! Siobhan Clarke’s knowledge on the subject and rare access to the inner workings of the Palace made for a 2-hour visit extremely well-spent. I came early and stayed on after the tour to explore the grounds further, but if you only have 2 hours, book this tour. Siobhan patiently answered all my questions and was kind enough to sign some books written by her which I ordered prior to my visit. Thanks, Siobhan!

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Alice_h

Apr 15, 2025

Terrific tour and guide - Siobhan Clarke was our delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. She greeted us at the entrance, and she took into account our special needs. We learned so much during our tour and had a great time.

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654julic

Apr 14, 2025

Private guide at Hampton Court - Having a private guide was a fantastic experience. Siobhan was knowledgeable, accommodating and offered insights we otherwise would not have known. Hampton Court itself is amazingly beautiful and well worth a visit. We were there during the tulip festival, which was an additional highlight!!

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Nicholas_d

Apr 14, 2025

Great guide - Excellent tour! Our guide Siobhan was great, very friendly and full of knowledge! It was a perfect gift for my wife.

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Juanita_l

Mar 27, 2025

Fantastic tour! - Very welcoming, they were wonderful every step of the way, the site was so clean and everyone was helpful. No one minded taking time to answer questions, they even assisted with a wheelchair.

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Koolkatmanchester

Mar 9, 2025

Excellent Guided Tour - I visited Hampton Court Palace for the first time and had a guided tour with Siobhan Clarke. The Palace is beautiful, very large and there is a lot to take in. Siobhan is an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tour, learnt a lot about life at Hampton Court and would highly recommend this tour.

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