4 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.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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