Top 15 Hampton Court Palace Tours from London

1.Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $212Our pick

Meet your guide at Hampton Court station at 11 a.m. for a two-hour tour of Henry VIII’s palace and its royal stories. Guides such as Tom, Julie, Suzanne, Prue, and Theresa bring the rooms to life, then lead you to afternoon tea across the road. Your ticket also lets you return to the palace and gardens on your own.

“This was a wonderful experience. We loved the majesty and history of Hampton Court. Susan did a wonderful job taking us back in time. The high tea across the street and on the water was lovely. The food was delicious. This outing was among our favorites.”

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2.Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace

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

Join Sheila Dunsmore for a private Hampton Court Palace tour for up to 10 people. With 18 years at the palace, she can shape the visit around Tudor history, Henry VIII, ghosts, LGBTQ+ stories, Grace and Favour residents, architecture, or gardens. Admission costs extra, and the listed tour duration should be confirmed before booking.

“We have lived locally for years but this was our first tour of the palace and Sheila was fantastic. She was so lovely, informative and so knowledgeable it was amazing to listen to her taking us through some of the history of Hampton Court. We could not recommend her highly enough.”

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3.Hampton Court Palace Private Tour – Secrets of Henry VIII

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 90 minutes at Hampton Court Palace with Siobhan Clarke, a Tudor author, historian, and accredited guide who worked with Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years. This private tour covers palace highlights and gardens, with time for questions and an itinerary shaped around your group. Palace admission is separate.

“While planning my short London trip, I debated doing an audio tour of Hampton Court Palace, figuring I could explore and learn on my own. I’m so glad I changed my mind and booked a tour with Siobhan Clarke; she gave me an inside look into the Tudors and Hampton Court Palace that no audio guide could’ve ever matched. In just two hours, she walked me through the expansive palace, sharing fascinating stories about King Henry VIII, his wives, and court life. What a treat! I learned so much more than I would’ve reading the exhibit plaques or wandering alone. As an official Historic Royal Palaces Guide Lecturer and author…”

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4.London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace with Free Snack Pack

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · from $122

Spend a full day visiting Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace from London by air-conditioned coach. A guide such as Dolly, Zozo, Tish, or Mark provides commentary during the journey, while you explore the royal sites mostly at your own pace. Entry, a snack pack from April 2025, and a London panoramic tour are included, depending on your booking option.

“This is a very good tour. Saw everything at both Hampton Court palace and at Windsor Castle (including St George's Chapel) all in one day. So much to see & do at each place! But I wish that it had been less self-guided w audio guide & more w our knowledgeable tour guide FIA.”

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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 Sarah Slater, an accredited Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge Guide, for a private two-hour walk through Hampton Court Palace. See Tudor kitchens, state apartments, the Great Hall, Haunted Gallery, Baroque rooms, maze, Great Vine and royal gardens. The tour suits groups of up to 15 and runs in the morning or afternoon.

“Sarah is superb. Her depth of knowledge of English history is extraordinary (she should be a professor) and made our visit to Hampton Court the highlight of our trip. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer in depth and with a very pleasant humor. We’ve taken many private tours with TBL and Viator and this one ranks at the top. Thanks for a wonderful time!”

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6.Hampton Court Palace 3hr tour: Henry VIII’s & William III’s intriguing Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Sandy Rhodes of Hobnob Tours for a private three-hour visit to Hampton Court Palace. You’ll explore Henry VIII’s Great Hall, kitchens, Haunted Gallery, William III’s state apartments, and perhaps the gardens, maze, Georgian rooms, or real tennis court. The group is limited to five, and palace admission is extra.

“It was all good. Sandy’s tour was very informative and she skillfully and patiently helped us navigate through the touring school children.”

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7.Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Ride a cruiser bike through Bushy Park, past Henry VIII’s deer and a WWII military site, then follow the Thames toward Hampton Court Palace. A guide such as Trish adds history and humor during this relaxed, mostly flat, three-hour outing. Palace admission is not included.

“This is a great way to explore the grounds surrounding Hampton Palace. In a small group of no more than 8, you take a cruiser bike and spend the afternoon (or morning) cruising around the expansive park with the tour guide teaching you about the history of the area and the palace. Trish, our guide, was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. It's a cruisey ride, almost all flat, with several stops that will allow you to see the local wildlife (Red deer and fallow deer), the local pub, and major monuments. Note: You do not enter the ticketed area of Hampton Palace, you simply ride around…”

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8.Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours exploring Hampton Court Palace with Jo Cooper, an accredited guide who has worked there for 15 years. Follow Henry VIII’s Tudor court, the working kitchens, Great Hall, Haunted Gallery, and William III’s Baroque apartments. The private format lets you shape the visit around your interests, from royal marriages to architecture.

“Jo gave us an incredible private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Her stories were captivating, her knowledge impressive, and her enthusiasm made the whole experience unforgettable. She truly brought the palace to life. Highly recommend-Jo is amazing!”

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9.Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace with Award-Winning Architectural Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet James at Hampton Court Palace for a private two-hour tour shaped around your interests. He can balance Tudor and Stuart history, art, architecture, tapestries, or the palace’s famous residents. Admission is separate, and the flat group price covers up to 15 people.

“What James doesn't know about Hampton Court Palace isn't worth knowing!! Fabulous afternoon spent in his company.”

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10.Hampton court palace private tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about four hours visiting Hampton Court Palace with a private English-speaking guide. Prepaid entry gets you inside without buying tickets on arrival, while your group of up to six can travel by train or car. Expect Tudor rooms, the famous maze, broad gardens, and Thames views. Train tickets and food are extra.

“Interesting; OLD; and no furniture. Did not see Kings bed chambers. if I have to add to this, see the tennis court and gardens are HUGE and nice.”

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11.Private Vehicle To Hampton Court Palace From London With Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $493

Travel from your Central London hotel to Hampton Court Palace in a private car, minivan, or van, with admission and audio guides included. You choose a pickup time between 8:30 AM and 2 PM, then have roughly two or three hours inside the palace before your driver returns you to London. Expect independent sightseeing rather than a guided palace tour.

“Driver was knowledgeable and pleasant. Hampton Court impressive. Beautiful gardens and everyone very helpful”

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12.Dark History of the Tudors: Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with a private Blue Badge guide, including roughly three hours inside Hampton Court Palace. Olga Babenco is praised for clear storytelling and family-friendly guiding. Your V Class Mercedes pickup can begin at any central London address, with palace admission included.

“Our guide, Olga, was amazing. She met us at the train station in London and rode with us to Hampton Court Palace in order to give us some history about the palace. She was so knowledgeable. Her tour was very thorough and interesting.”

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13.Luxury Private Day Hire London-London Stopover at Windsor & Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from your London hotel to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace in a private Mercedes minivan with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a chauffeur. You get three hours at each royal site, time to see Windsor town and the Hampton Court maze, plus flexible service for your group of up to six. Admission and lunch cost extra.

“We loved watching the changing of the guard at Windsor Castle! It was the highlight of the day! The town of Windsor is a must see!”

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14.Private Tour: Hampton Court Palace Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,072

Spend about four hours exploring Hampton Court Palace inside and out, including its gardens, with palace admission and private air-conditioned car transfers. The supplied details also describe a separate four-hour London walking tour led by guides such as Jade, so confirm the exact program before booking.

“Our tour guide, Jade, was a college graduate, with a degree in history. She was very knowledgeable, and very personable. She took us on a 5 mile tour of the heart of London. We learned a lot and really enjoyed it.”

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15.Hampton Court Palace & Windsor Castle Private Car Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $974

Travel from your London Zone 1 to 3 hotel by private Mercedes to Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Choose an Evan Evans driver-guide or a separate guide and chauffeur. Your day includes entry, audio guides, gardens, royal apartments, and door-to-door transfers, but not lunch.

“First of all , at booking , the description says Expert driver- guide. You can opt for an additional guid separate from the driver or our selection , driver -guide. The day started out well enough, with a nice ride to Hampton court through Richmond and a suggested stop neRead more”

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