I cannot say enough about our tour guide Siobhan. She is an expert in Tudor history and a lovely person to spend time with. She spent time answering all of my questions. I can’t wait to buy her books and I look forward to seeing her again on pbs specials. I highly recommend this tour!
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Meredith_S
September 3, 2026 · via Viator
This was wonderful and...
This was wonderful and such an interesting tour! Hampton Court has so many incredible layers of history available as you walk from one wing to another. Just incredible to think of the numbers of people fed and housed in Henry’s time and how that changed through the centuries. Our guide, Siobhan, was so considerate of my pregnant daughter on the tour as well - which was very very appreciated!! It was a highlight of our trip and we’d definitely recommend to others interested in a more in-depth tour of the palace.
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Nick_F
August 27, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour!!!
Outstanding! She told us everything we wanted to know.
She gave us more information than we expected. Worth every penny!!!
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janetY4656DX
August 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend for one of a kind experience
Siobhan Clarke was a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable guide through Hampton Court Palace. We learned so much about the Tudor court, Henry VIII, and the royal generations following him. She gave us behind the scenes access and answered all our questions. Highly recommend this experience!
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jennzanelli
July 22, 2026 · via Viator
This tour was necessary...
This tour was necessary to understand the history of this spectacular palace. Siobhan was very attentive and catered the tour to our interests. She was extremely knowledgeable and knew the palace like the back of her hand. Definitely worth it!
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ChristineH_T
July 19, 2026 · via Viator
Terrific visit!
Siobhan was fabulous! A ton of great information and extremely responsive to my questions prior to and during our visit. She went out of her way to get us to the cafe before walking us to the jousting afterwards. Best tour this trio!
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Joanna_S
June 26, 2026 · via Viator
A Rare Window Into Royal History ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you have any love for history, a private tour of Hampton Court Palace is an absolute must. From the moment we stepped inside, it felt less like a tourist visit and more like being genuinely transported back through centuries of royal intrigue, power, and drama.
What set this experience apart was our guide, Siobhan Clarke. Her knowledge was extraordinary — not just the well-known facts you'd find in a guidebook, but the kind of rich, layered storytelling that brings a place like this truly to life. She wove together the personal, the political, and the architectural in a way that made every room feel like it had a heartbeat. By the end, Henry VIII and his court felt less like textbook figures and more like people whose presence still lingers in those corridors.
The private nature of the tour made all the difference. There's something special about being able to linger, ask questions, and absorb the atmosphere without the noise and rush of a crowd. It creates space for the history to actually land.
I'd highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area — whether you're a seasoned history enthusiast or just curious. It's one of those experiences that stays with you long after you’ve left.
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Crafty
June 25, 2026 · via Viator
Siobhan Clarke - An Ace!
This turned out to be one of the best tours we experienced during a three-week trip to the UK, perhaps the best tour. Siobhan Clarke is an expert on Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty. She has written 3 or 4 books on the subjects and there wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer or a fact that we weren’t awed by. As important, she was a delight to be with and guided us through the palace with a great communication style and personality. The palace staff and volunteers all knew her and treated her with obvious and cheerful respect. You won’t be disappointed if you book with her!
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Liz_C
June 14, 2026 · via Viator
Professor level tour guide!
This tour guide is absolutely wonderful - she has professionally researched so many small
Details that make the experience of touring so rich!
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Lisa_H
May 31, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour
Siobhan was extremely knowledgeable and catered the tour to what we were most interested in. Would recommend.