Hampton Court Palace Tour: Explore Tudor and Baroque Splendor

Discover Hampton Court Palace on a private tour. Explore Tudor and Baroque sections, grand apartments, kitchens, and gardens. Hear tales of Henry VIII and more.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hampton Court Palace - In this palace of two halves, you can look forward to entering the world of Henry VIII and learning about his six wives, on a tour which is tailored to your particular interests. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of a working Tudor kitchen, you will see the sumptuous Abraham Tapestries in Henry’s Great Hall, and hear…
What's Included
  • Jo has worked at Hampton Court for over 14 years
  • Jo has a Drama and Theatre Arts degree
  • Personal tour with Jo, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding
  • Featured on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
  • Featured on BBC’s Timewatch ‘The King’s Servant’
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets - can be purchased via the Historic Royal Palaces website. Approx £27
  • Food and Drink
  • Transport
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Step into the realm of King Henry VIII by visiting his most famous residence, Hampton Court Palace. This 500-year-old structure is distinctive for its dual nature – featuring a Tudor side and a Baroque section designed for King William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On a personalized tour, customized to your preferences, you’ll discover the palace’s…

Location
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way
West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road).
Cancellation Policy

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

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John_s
Jun 25, 2025
Jo Cooper was an... - Jo Cooper was an excellent guide. She reached out in advance of our arrival and the tailored the tour to our granddaughters’ interests.
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Pam_m
Jun 21, 2025
Outstanding guide - Jo was a fantastic guide. She showed us all the ins and out of the Tudor court. Her knowledge of English history was excellent and she was very considerate of my ability to walk stairs and rest occasionally. Highly recommend.
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Lauren_w
Jun 15, 2025
Wow! Jo was amazing! - Jo was an amazing guide! She was very engaging, informative, and well-versed in Tudor history and Hampton palace. She did a fantastic job of focusing the tour on our interests, which was the wives of Henry VIII. I can’t say enough about how fantastic she was! I would definitely recommend her tour to anyone interested in Hampton Palace! Thank you Jo!
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Harrisonlynda
Jun 14, 2025
Jo’s the best - Jo was brilliant, her knowledge was amazing she was so friendly and answered all our questions. I would recommend her to anyone. Can’t say enough about her
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Lisa_g
Jun 11, 2025
Hampton Court Palace With Tour Guide Jo - We took a private guided tour with Jo. She was an amazing tour guide! She's a 14-year expert on giving tours at Hampton Court Palace and knows everything! She is very welcoming, personable, enthusiastic, and fun to spend 2 hours with learning about history, art, architecture and inside stories of Hampton Court and its historical residents. She tailors the tour to your personal interests and requests. I would highly recommend a tour with her. We were also impressed with the horticulture at Hampton Court Palace--stunning! The restaurant is wonderful with many tasty options. This experience was definitely a highlight of our trip!
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Francis_p
May 23, 2025
Jo was extremely... - Jo was extremely knowledgeable and and enthralled us with Hampton Court's rich history. It was definitely worth it!
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Ronald_f
May 11, 2025
Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Our tourguide was Jo Cooper and she was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the palace - as well as the dubious behavior of Henry Viii. She told all this in an engaging and personable manner -- as soon as we met her it felt like we were longtime friends! PS: when we booked this we didnt realize it would be truly a private tour - it was just my wife and I being taken around, a pleasant surprise and something special to wrap-up our 2 weeks in the UK!
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Chris_w
May 10, 2025
Perfect Day at Hampton Court Palace. - Jo Cooper was the quintessential guide! Her knowledge. Candor and engagement made our tour a delightful experience. I highly recommend!
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Jennylw99
Apr 2, 2025
Easy day trip from London and informative tour with delightful guide! - Hampton Court Palace is an easy day visit from London (40 minute train trip) and really a must see for any anglophiles, particularly those who are fans of the Tudor period. Jo is a delight and knows so much about the palace and it's use through the centuries (people were even living there into the early 1970s!). I highly recommend doing a private guided tour with her to get more out of your visit!
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Marc_c
Mar 30, 2025
If you are looking for a personal touch… - I purchased this experience as a gift for my wife’s birthday. We were very fortunate to have Jo Cooper as our designated guide, her wealth of knowledge was incredible. She brought Hampton Court Palace to life and was a very engaging throughout. If you are looking to get more out of your visit, we would fully recommend this private tour. Thanks again Jo for making our experience memorable
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From $232 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).