Embark on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace with accredited guide Sarah. Discover the secrets, stories, and ghosts that haunt this historic site. See magnificent artworks, Tudor kitchens, and more.
Embark on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace with accredited guide Sarah. Discover the secrets, stories, and ghosts that haunt this historic site. See magnificent artworks, Tudor kitchens, and more.
- Hampton Court Palace - As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th Century. Together we will explore the courtyards and Tudor Kitchens, we will sense the smells and sounds of a busy working environment where sumptuous meals were prepared by the many servants for the Court of King Henry…
- Hampton Court Palace - As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th Century. Together we will explore the courtyards and Tudor Kitchens, we will sense the smells and sounds of a busy working environment where sumptuous meals were prepared by the many servants for the Court of King Henry VIII. We will ascend to the upper floors to view the magnificent Tudor State Apartments which includes some of the finest artwork and tapestries from the period such as the Abraham Tapestries and the painting of the Family of Henry VIII. Walk through the Great Hall and along the Haunted Gallery where I shall tell the ghost story of Catherine Howard, King Henry VIII’s doomed fifth wife. Then we will move into the Baroque side of the palace built in 1689 by Queen Mary II & King William III to rival Versailes near Paris. We will see the magnificent gardens which include the world famous hedge Maze, the Great Vine, the Royal Tennis Court and the King’s Privy Garden.
- Personal tour guided by accredited Sarah, White Badge holder.
- Personal tour guided by accredited Sarah, White Badge holder.
- Entrance to the palace, tickets cost approximately £30 should be purchased separately
- Please note the Chapel Royal is a working chapel and may close at short notice for services.
- Entrance to the palace, tickets cost approximately £30 should be purchased separately
- Please note the Chapel Royal is a working chapel and may close at short notice for services.
Since 2008, Sarah has been a dedicated guide at Hampton Court Palace, possessing extensive knowledge of the secrets of those who once lived, worked, and passed away within its historic walls. As a social historian and storyteller, Sarah will captivate you with stories of mistresses and betrayals as you explore the very paths once tread by kings and…
Since 2008, Sarah has been a dedicated guide at Hampton Court Palace, possessing extensive knowledge of the secrets of those who once lived, worked, and passed away within its historic walls. As a social historian and storyteller, Sarah will captivate you with stories of mistresses and betrayals as you explore the very paths once tread by kings and queens.
Discover the stunning artworks in the State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, the Astronomical Clock, kitchens, wine cellars, gardens, and more. You might even encounter a ghost! Hampton Court is known as a ‘palace of two halves,’ featuring the 16th-century Tudor and Wren’s 17th-century Baroque architecture. This tour covers the entire palace, but if you prefer a focus on the Tudor side, please consider the shorter ‘Secrets’ tour.
Please be aware that the Chapel may be closed on Sundays. Entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace are not included in the tour price. Tickets, costing approximately £30 per person, should be purchased through the Historic Royal Palace’s website.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
