Hampton Court Palace 3hr tour: Henry VIII's & William III's intriguing Palaces

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Hampton Court Palace a.m. tour

2 Adults x $229.00

$458.00

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$458.00

2-3 hour tour of Henry VIII's Tudor Palace, William III's State Apartments and the south side of the gardens

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Offered in: English
Sandy is a fun and professional local guide, accredited by the ITG and University of Westminster

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Cost of entry tickets to Hampton Court Palace

Overview

Hampton Court Palace, the home of England's most notorious king Henry VIII, has tales of ghosts, executions and his expanding collection of wives! Perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of central London, Hampton Court has something to please all the family. There are two palaces to look round, Henry VIII's and William III's and the suite of Georgian rooms tell the tale of one of the most dysfunctional dynasties ever to take the throne of England. The stunning gardens, a maze and the chance to see the complicated game of real tennis in action, makes this a wonderful day out. My name is Sandy and this private tour accommodates groups of up to 5 people only meaning everyone can feel comfortable throughout. Please buy your entry tickets to the Palace, which is an extra cost to my tour, in advance as this will make it easier on the day. 100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'Excellent' so I must be doing something right!

Itinerary

Hampton Court Palace

There is so much to see at Hampton Court! The main attraction is Henry VIII's palace including his magnificent Great Hall, the vast kitchens and the eerie Haunted Gallery where the ghost of one of Henry's wives has taken up residence; but there is a second palace at Hampton Court, that built for William III. A ceremonial staircase leads up to William's state apartments where there is a huge collection of weaponry, exquisite furnishings, a couple of optical illusions and some very peculiar etiquettes! If there's time, we can also fit some of the following into your tour: a wander through the apartments which belonged to the Georgians, perhaps the most dysfunctional dynasty ever to take the throne of England; watch the ancient, complicated sport of real tennis and explore some of the 60 acres of beautiful gardens including the largest and oldest productive grapevine in the world. There is so much to see, do and be enthralled by - you will not be disappointed!

3 hours

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
My name is Sandy and my aim is to give you the best experience you could possibly have so if you have any special requests, be sure to tell me what they are! If you need to go at a slower pace, or stop for a break midway through the tour, that will also be fine. There are plenty of places to sit during the tour and I will let you know where these are.
Please note I will ALWAYS make contact with you to finalise the details of the tour, so if you have not heard from me a week before the tour date, please contact me.
The tour will cover roughly 2 miles in total and last up to 3 hours
The tour will go ahead come rain or shine so please don't be put off by the weather. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing and, if needs be, bring waterproofs and an umbrella.
Due to uneven surfaces, and an unreliable lift used to take customers to the first floor, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Visitors must be able to cope with stairs and so this tour is not suitable for anyone with serious medical conditions and back problems.
When you turn into the palace grounds from the main road, follow the driveway with grassy stretches on either side and I will meet you at the end of the drive in front of the West Front Gatehouse
The tour starts at 10.00 a.m. but once a firm booking has been made, the start time can be adjusted to fit with your arrival time at the palace.
If you need directions to travel to Hampton Court from your hotel, please contact me on sandyrhodes@live.co.uk
100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'excellent' and as I now have over 100 reviews in total, I must be doing something right!
I prefer to guide small groups of up to five family or friends. This way, everyone can hear what I'm saying in the sometimes narrow corridors of Henry's haunted palace. Also, everyone can feel relaxed enough to ask as many questions as they want to.
I only accept bookings directly from customers. Any bookings made by a travel agent on behalf of a customer will be cancelled.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Amazing tour with Sandy

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide Sandy was amazing! We had such a wonderful morning and Sandy was so helpful and excellent at engaging my kids in the tour. My daughter loved the tour as she loves that era and wanted to stay at the palace all day. We are so glad to have met Sandy and cannot recommend her highly enough! You won't be disappointed if you pick a tour with Sandy! Thanks and hope to see you again one day x

Hampton Court Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We arranged this visit to give good friends of ours a really memorable experience. It could not have been a greater success. Sandy was charming, knowledgeable and took us through three periods of history in fine detail, utilising what seems to be an endlessly deep knowledge of the subject, but not at all stuffy. On the contrary, Sandy made the entire experience a lot of fun, especially letting us into some of the facts and secrets not more commonly known. Our friends are very well travelled and have been to lots of places and seen lots of things. They told us it’s the most interesting and entertaining thing they’ve ever experienced. High praise indeed.

Sandy was the best !!

Published on Dec, 2024

Sandy was so informative and very friendly. The tour was very interesting. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to go out to Hampton Court. Beautiful palace. Well preserved. Really fascinating

Thrilled.

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour met all my expectations. My guide was warm and friendly. She shared her knowledge with enthusiasm and never sounded scripted. All my questions were answered with clarity. Sandy communicated with me prior to the tour and made me feel welcomed and a part of something. I highly recommend this guide and location.

Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

We just had a very informative guided tour of Hampton Court Palace with Sandy. I thought I knew most of the murky world of the Monarchy but this tour really enlightened us both and filled in a lot of the gaps . I think Hampton Court's real life history is better than any soap opera and well worthy of a visit guided by Sandy. She may not know much about football, but she certainly knows her history and how to relay all the information in a knowledgeable and pleasant style.

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