Hampton Court Palace Tours: 9 to Book near London

1.Hampton Court Palace Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 505 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Visit Hampton Court Palace independently with entry to Henry VIII’s State Apartments, Tudor kitchens, royal rooms, gardens, maze, and Great Vine. Free costumed talks and family trails add context, while the direct train from central London takes about 30 minutes. Allow at least three hours, and bring ID matching the lead passenger’s ticket name.

“Lovely palace and grounds. Would have loved to spend the whole week here. However, it was crowded with school children and the weather was bad on the day of my visit. A great pity. Would love to revisit.”

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2.Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace

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

Explore Hampton Court Palace with Sheila Dunsmore, a guide with 18 years of palace experience. Your private group of up to 10 can focus on Henry VIII, Tudor life, ghosts, LGBTQ+ history, Grace and Favour residents, architecture, or gardens. Tours run in English, last about 1.5 to 2 hours, and do not include palace admission.

“Sheila was a fantastic tour guide at Hampton Court, very knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects, and equally engaging and enthusiastic. We had a really great time on the tour, we learned a lot, and would highly recommend Sheila for your tour guide.”

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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 tailored to your group. She brings two decades of work with Historic Royal Palaces, Tudor expertise, and a warm storytelling style. Palace admission, transport, food, and drinks cost extra, so book your entry ticket separately in advance.

“Wonderful tour of Hampton Court. Siobhan was a wonderful and talented storyteller and did a fantastic job painting a picture of life at Henry VIII’s court. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Windsor Castle & Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $120

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, with a London coach tour, a professional English-speaking guide, and return transport. See Tudor kitchens, royal State Rooms, St George’s Chapel, and Queen Mary’s tiny but astonishing dolls house. Guides such as Dolly, Tish, and Morton add lively historical detail.

“The guide and driver were extraordinary. Our guide was historically knowledgeable and quirky. the amount of time allocated per location was great. Would recommend for anyone to everyone, but specifically those that don't want to worry about transport and tickets, and would enjoy a guide.”

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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 White Badge Guide Sarah Slater for a private two-hour tour of Hampton Court Palace. You’ll explore Henry VIII’s Tudor kitchens, Great Hall, State Apartments, Haunted Gallery, Baroque rooms, and famous gardens at a pace shaped around your interests. Admission is extra, and groups of up to 15 can book together.

“Sarah is a terrific tour guide. She is both extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. I enthusiastically recommend her if you want to understand and appreciate what you are seeing.”

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6.Hampton Court Palace: River Thames Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $74

Ride with guide Ginette from Richmond Station along quiet Thames paths to Hampton Court Palace. You’ll pass Richmond Palace, Ham House, Teddington Lock, and local rowing clubs, then buy picnic food at an 800-year-old market before exploring the former home of Henry VIII. Bikes are collected at the palace.

“Great communication beforehand, very well organised and a total delight! Fantastic riverside/countryside cycle, with an exceptionally knowledgeable guide. Would certainly recommend! (We are a couple in our 50s).”

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7.Hampton Court Palace Half-Day Trip from London with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $97

Travel from near Victoria Station to Hampton Court Palace in an air-conditioned minibus. You get palace admission and about three hours to explore independently, including Henry VIII’s Great Hall, Tudor kitchens, Chapel Royal, Georgian Rooms, gardens, and maze. No guide is named, so you set your own pace.

“Eu gostei muito da experiência. O transporte foi tudo certo, as informações no local foram boas e o palácio é muito interessante, para as pessoas que gostam de história, nesse caso, da realeza britânica. É interessante visitar partes do castelo onde o rei e rainhas viveram. Novamente, eu recomendo para pessoas interessadas em história.”

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8.Hampton Court Palace Private tour With Fast Track Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $431

Travel from Soho in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle with live commentary, then explore Hampton Court Palace independently with fast-track entry and a multimedia audio guide. You’ll see Henry VIII’s Tudor rooms, Wren’s baroque palace, the Great Vine, the Maze, and 60 acres of gardens before returning to your hotel or chosen drop-off point.

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9.Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle Private Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $337

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide and private Mercedes, visiting Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle from central London. See Henry VIII’s Great Hall, medieval kitchens, formal gardens, the maze, Windsor’s State Apartments, and St George’s Chapel. Confirm the exact route when booking, as RHS Garden Wisley also appears in the supplied itinerary.

“Best private tour we have ever experienced! Peter was tremendous! He was so personable with a wealth of historical knowledge about the sites as well as British history overall. If I could rate Peter with a 50 star rating I would. One of the best days we have had touring! Highly recommend this experience and Peter as it exceeds all expectations!”

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