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
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….

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Location
Hampton Court
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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Jennifer_t
Aug 12, 2025
Absolutely lovely and a must do - I could not recommend this tour or experience enough. Siobhan is a consummate historian on the era and moves you deftly through the property so that a 1.5-hour tour feels like you have learned and seen a week's worth of history. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience such a significant historical event, and I strongly encourage others to pursue a similar experience.
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Johnstonash
Aug 4, 2025
Siobhan was a fabulous... - Siobhan was a fabulous guide. She was very knowledgeable and and a very impressive wealth of knowledge of Hampton Court. I highly reccomend a tour with Siobhan.
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James_m
Aug 2, 2025
Wonderful tour - Wonderful tour of Hampton Court. Siobhan was a wonderful and talented storyteller and did a fantastic job painting a picture of life at Henry VIII’s court. Highly recommend this tour.
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F8731mdjessicab
Jul 17, 2025
- Siobhan is an absolute GEM and wealth of knowledge on not just Tudor history but Hampton Court as a whole. We appreciated her involving my 16 year old son and making our tour fun, interactive and informative. As someone who has loved Tudor history since childhood coming to Hampton court and being able to have a private tour was just thrilling. I will absolutely recommend her tour to anyone, it is well worth the cost!!! Needless to say my 16 year old said this is his favorite part of the trip
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Georgia_c
Jun 17, 2025
10/10 amazing - This tour was the highlight of our holiday. Siobhan was utterly amazing, knowledgeable and did absolutely everything to cater the tour to our interests. She answered every one of our questions and even showed us some hidden gems. Highly, highly recommended this tour!!
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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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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).