Top 15 Hampton Court Palace Tours in London

1.Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $212Our pick

Meet your guide at Hampton Court station at 11 a.m. for a two-hour tour of the palace, then enjoy afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake, and royal tea. Guides such as Tom, Julie, Suzanne, Theresa, and Oliver bring Tudor drama to life. Your ticket also covers the palace and gardens for the rest of the day.

“Massive estate and gardens, dress comfortably with walking shoes. Tom, our guide, was fantastic: he made history come to life and was open to all sorts of questions. Truly enjoyed the high tea - perfect way to end the tour. One recommendation: The meeting pace is hectic and super crowded. Tom would have been easier to find with an identifying cap or flag.”

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2.Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Join Sheila Dunsmore, a Hampton Court guide with 18 years of palace experience, for a private tour shaped around your interests. Focus on Henry VIII, Tudor life, ghosts, LGBTQ+ history, Grace and Favour residents, architecture, or the palace gardens. Admission costs extra.

“Sheila was our private tour guide. (It was just me Son and me.) She was absolutely amazing! She has a vast knowledge of such a complex history that was fascinating because she tied it all to personal moments and answered every one of our very many questions. We will never forget our time at Hampton Court!”

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3.Hampton Court Palace Private Tour – Secrets of Henry VIII

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet historian and author Siobhan Clarke at Hampton Court Palace for a private 90-minute tour of Tudor rooms, court life, kitchens, and gardens. She adapts the route to your interests, answers questions, and can slow the pace for children, older adults, or guests with mobility needs. Palace admission is separate.

“Siobhan Clarke is an outstanding guide., lecturer, historian and author. She brings HC alive and you can practically feel Wolsey and Cromwell working away in service to Henry VIII. Best way to see HC!!!!”

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4.London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace with Free Snack Pack

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · from $122

Spend about 10 hours visiting Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace from London. Your guide, such as Zozo, Tish, or Dolly, provides history during the drive, while you explore the royal sites largely at your own pace. A coach, snack pack from April 2025, and selected admissions are included.

“Tish and Jimmy were great hosts. Tish shared lots of history and fun details. I wish we had a little more time at each location.”

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5.Private tour with an accredited expert guide Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join accredited guide Sarah Slater for a private two-hour walk through Hampton Court Palace. Explore Henry VIII’s kitchens, Tudor apartments, Great Hall, Haunted Gallery, Baroque rooms, maze, Great Vine, and royal gardens at a pace suited to your group.

“Sarah was a fabulous tour guide! We had a private tour. Wow!! There is so much to see at Hampton Court and she made sure we saw the best of it. Sarah’s knowledge of the palaces history made every room and garden come to life!!”

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6.Hampton Court Palace 3hr tour: Henry VIII’s & William III’s intriguing Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours at Hampton Court Palace with Sandy Rhodes, a private guide for groups of up to five. See Henry VIII’s Great Hall, kitchens, Haunted Gallery, William III’s state apartments, gardens, maze, and more. Entry tickets and transport are separate.

“Great tour for our family with teenagers and Sandy our guide was fantastic! She was informative and engaging so that it made it a great experience for our family. Would do it again!”

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7.Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Spend about three hours cycling a mostly flat 8-mile route around Hampton Court, Bushy Park, and the Thames. Your small group, capped at 14, gets bikes, helmets, palace and Henry VIII stories, a pub break, and guides such as Trish. You do not enter the palace itself.

“This is a great way to explore the grounds surrounding Hampton Palace. In a small group of no more than 8, you take a cruiser bike and spend the afternoon (or morning) cruising around the expansive park with the tour guide teaching you about the history of the area and the palace. Trish, our guide, was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. It's a cruisey ride, almost all flat, with several stops that will allow you to see the local wildlife (Red deer and fallow deer), the local pub, and major monuments. Note: You do not enter the ticketed area of Hampton Palace, you simply ride around…”

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8.Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Jo Cooper at Hampton Court Palace for a private two-hour tour tailored to your interests. Hear Tudor court stories, see Henry VIII’s Great Hall and Haunted Gallery, visit William III’s Baroque rooms, and explore highlights at your own pace. Admission and transport are extra.

“I thought this was fantastic. It’s always lovely to have a private tour where you can ask just as many questions on whatever esoterica you’re interested in personally. Our guide Jo did not get stumped by a single question that we asked. she is a professional.”

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9.Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace with Award-Winning Architectural Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join James, an award-winning architectural historian, for a two-hour private tour of Hampton Court Palace. He can give you a broad Tudor and Baroque overview or focus on architecture, art, Henry VIII, Stuart history, or the palace’s famous residents. Palace admission costs extra.

“Very knowledgeable and personable, able to adapt to varying levels of interests and historical knowledge one may already have. We were just a pair in our group. It was well worth it and a far more valuable and informative way of touring the palace than doing it on your own or with the audio tour.”

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10.Hampton court palace private tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about four hours visiting Hampton Court Palace with a private English-speaking guide. Choose train or car travel, see Tudor rooms, the famous maze, huge gardens, tennis court, and Thames views. Guides have included Dennis, Simon, Adriana, and Shiv.

“Shiv was very personable and shared a lot of interesting information with us. Would definitely recommend him as a guide! Hampton Court Palace is different from other London palaces (in a good way). The gardens were especially pretty so be sure to plan them in your visit.”

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11.Private Vehicle To Hampton Court Palace From London With Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $493

You’ll travel from central London to Hampton Court Palace in a private car, minivan, or van, with admission and an audio guide included. Choose a pickup time between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., then explore Tudor kitchens, royal apartments, the Great Hall, Chapel Royal, and gardens at your own pace.

“Driver didn’t show up. Called local number and got no one. Called Viator. They called local vendor got no one. Canceled tour. Save the 900 dollars. Waste of time.”

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12.Dark History of the Tudors: Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from central London in a private Mercedes V Class and explore Hampton Court Palace with Blue Badge guide Olga Babenco. Your bespoke visit covers the Tudor rooms, Baroque wing, gardens, and royal tennis court when open, with palace admission included.

“Our guide, Olga, was amazing. She met us at the train station in London and rode with us to Hampton Court Palace in order to give us some history about the palace. She was so knowledgeable. Her tour was very thorough and interesting.”

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13.Luxury Private Day Hire London-London Stopover at Windsor & Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend 10 hours with a private chauffeur in a Mercedes minivan, traveling from your London hotel to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. You get self-guided visits, onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water, and time to explore at your own pace. Driver David is noted for his pleasant, flexible service.

“We loved watching the changing of the guard at Windsor Castle! It was the highlight of the day! The town of Windsor is a must see!”

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14.Private Tour: Hampton Court Palace Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,072

Spend about four hours exploring Hampton Court Palace and its gardens with a private guide, palace admission, and an air-conditioned car transfer from London. The supplied details also describe a separate London walking route, so confirm the exact itinerary and guide, including whether Jade is assigned.

“Our tour guide, Jade, was a college graduate, with a degree in history. She was very knowledgeable, and very personable. She took us on a 5 mile tour of the heart of London. We learned a lot and really enjoyed it.”

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15.Hampton Court Palace & Windsor Castle Private Car Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $974

Visit Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle in one day from your Zone 1-3 London hotel. You’ll travel by private Mercedes with either an Evan Evans driver-guide or a separate guide and chauffeur, with both palace admissions and audio guides included.

“First of all , at booking , the description says Expert driver- guide. You can opt for an additional guid separate from the driver or our selection , driver -guide. The day started out well enough, with a nice ride to Hampton court through Richmond and a suggested stop neRead more”

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