11 Private Palace Tours in the UK to Put on the Itinerary

1.Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Ed Silinis, stopping at the Forth Bridges, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Linlithgow Palace. The eight-hour day can be adjusted to your interests, pace, walking needs, and even extra stops when time allows. Admissions and meals cost extra.

“Great tour guides! We rented 2 vans for our large group of 11. They we were able to cater to our needs. Highly recommend!”

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5.Exclusive Blenheim Palace &Cotswolds Private Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $273Best value

Travel from central London with guide Beth of Majestic Voyages to Blenheim Palace, Burford, and Bibury in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You will see Churchill’s birthplace, palace gardens, honey-colored villages, and country lanes without driving yourself. Lunch and Blenheim admission cost extra, and the day can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Beth is an amazing tour guide, warm, polite and punctual. We loved chatting with her and appreciated her knowledge of the area. She set up luch a aloveely restaurant and we had time for shopping afterwards. We highly recommend Beth! Blenheim Palace is an incredible location and filled with history. and art. The included audio tour was a great addition to our tour. Everyone at the palace was helpful and professional.”

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6.Private Outlander, Palaces & Jacobite Experience

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

Travel from Edinburgh in a private Mercedes vehicle with a chauffeur-guide to Midhope Castle, Blackness Castle, Linlithgow, Callander, Hopetoun House, and South Queensferry. Guides such as Linda, Adam, John, and Cliff bring the Outlander connections and Scottish stories to life. Entry fees and meals cost extra.

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7.Buckingham Palace & Big Ben & Abbey Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours

You’ll tour Westminster with a private English-speaking guide, seeing Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Horse Guards Parade, Big Ben, Parliament, and more. Then enter Westminster Abbey with a reserved ticket and multilingual audio guide. Guides may include Joanne, Lisa, or Dan.

“Our guide Lisa was absolutely amazing. She was fun, knowledgeable, and flexible. She made the day very interesting and showed us all of the great sites in London. Would absolutely do this again.”

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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.Buckingham Palace Exterior and Royal History Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $292

Follow the royal route from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace with a private guide in your chosen language. Hear about Charles III, Windsor family titles, and Britain’s government while seeing St James’s Palace, Horse Guards, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Downing Street. Choose a walking tour or add private car transfers.

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10.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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11.Linlithgow palace, Blackness &Stirling Castle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh with guide Ed in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for an eight-hour tour of the Forth Bridges, Stirling Castle, Blackness Castle, and Linlithgow Palace. Pickup is available at Edinburgh hotels, while admission fees are paid separately. The day suits history fans who want several major sights without changing buses.

“We had an amazing day with Ed. We learned so much and can’t recommend the tour or Ed enough! He went above and beyond with recommendations and suggestions.”

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