Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour
Description
Enter the world of King Henry VIII by exploring his most iconic residence - Hampton Court Palace. This 500 year old building is unique in that it is a palace of two halves – the Tudor side, and the Baroque section built for King William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On a private tour, tailored to your interests, you will explore the palace’s grand state apartments, vast kitchens and magnificent gardens. Your guide will entertain you with stories of the palace’s tantalising history, including Henry’s six wives, court etiquette and the infamous ghosts.
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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 the tragic ghost story of Henry's fifth wife in the infamous Haunted Gallery. In contrast to the Tudor palace, you will also experience the Baroque majesty of King William III's apartments. After ascending the Great Staircase, you will marvel at the weapons on display in his Guard Chamber, and have a bird's eye view of the exquisite parterre garden.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This is a private tour / activity. Only your group will participate.
Reviews(61)
Having your own guide ensures that you see the important things and learn about the details that you might otherwise miss. And Jo was great, very knowledgeable and willing to talk about the things we were interested in.
Jo was a wonderful guide. This tour gets a A+. She is full of knowledge about both the palace and the history. We asked her to focus on the Tudor era and she brought Henry VIII and his wives to life. We also learned a lot about how the palace operated was built. Even after a 2+ hour tour, Jo left us hungry for more. A must do if you are interested in Tudor history.
Thank you Stephanie for your lovely review! It was a real delight to meet you and your family, and I'm so glad that you all enjoyed the tour!
Our family had a very educational and fun tour with Jo. She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to - spending lots of time where we had most interest. She also has a great sense of humor and we had a good time. We highly recommend Jo’s tour!
Thank you Gretchen for your lovely review. It was such a pleasure to meet you and your family and take you on your tour of the palace. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I booked Jo's service based on 5* reviews online. It was a win! We had an amazing time at the Hampton Palace accompanied by an erudite guide! Jo kept us captivated for the duration of the tour. Her extensive knowledge of history and good humour made us feel like parting with a friend at the end. Thank you, Jo!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it was such a pleasure to take you and your family around the palace and I'm so glad you enjoyed your very special day!
What a delight it was to tour this place with Jo! She absolutely knows her stuff and she went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much Necia, for your lovely review. It was a real delight to meet you all and share the stories of the palace with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour!
Jo is an expert on Hampton Court Palace and British history. Easy commute to and from London from Waterloo Station.
Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a great pleasure to meet you and show you around the palace.
We booked a private tour directly through Hampton Court Palace and were assigned Jo as our guide. How lucky we were! As requested, she focused on the Tudor history of the palace and added some ghost stories and salacious tales on the way. She’s delightful to be with and has a wonderful sense of humor. She was also very considerate to find as many cool stops as she could during an uncharacteristically blazing hot day in London. Thanks Jo!
Thank you so much Robert for your lovely review! It was wonderful to take you all around the palace, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed your tour, and all the interesting stories that there are to share. It was a great delight to meet you all!
What a wonderful 2 hour tour. Our guide Jo Cooper was fantastic! She was passionate and extremely knowledgeable regarding all things Tudor. Great experience through and through.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour, it was a delight to take you both round the palace and share its many stories with you.
Fabulous, so informative. Would recommend. Incredible place of many layers of history and a fantastic guide.
Thank you Garret for your very kind review. I'm so glad you both enjoyed your time at the palace, it was a pleasure to take you round.
Jo is terrific. She is as curious in those she is guiding and their interests as those she is guiding are curious about what they are touring, making for a perfect mix of guide and gawker. A fantastic experience.
Thank you for your lovely review Andrew, it was such a delight to take you both on your tour of the palace!
