Top 4 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 $122Best value

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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