Full-day palace and garden entry and tea are included; transport from London is extra, and the route includes steps. 4.94 from 334 reviews at €197 per person for 4h 5m.
In our comparison: #11 of 48 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Guide & Full High TeaThe page price | Full Afternoon Tea : Traditional sandwiches, Home Baked Scones with Clotted Cream, Carrot Cake, Lemon Tart, Brownies & selected tea or coffee | €197 for 2+ people |
| The Christmas Beast Ball | The Christmas Beast Ball : The Christmas Beast Ball is an immersive Christmas adventure that transforms the Palace into a world of festive wonder Christmas Afternoon Tea | €215 |
| Private Guided Tour | Private Guide: You will be accompanied by a senior guide to the palace with a tailored itinerary according to your needs | €238 for 2+ people |
Children from €24 (ages 2 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 328 of 334
Star breakdown of all 334 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and personal attention; afternoon tea receives occasional criticism.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 September 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Our tour continues to the restored sunken gardens and then onto the vast Tudor kitchens of Henry’s creation. Finally, we will make our way to the official venue of The Castle for a mouthwatering Afternoon Tea. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day.
1h · Admission includedTo begin, we will meet at the Railway Station and your guide will introduce you to the history of Cardinal Wolsey’s creation which he gifted to Henry in 1528. We will stroll through the courtyards that were witness to great events. Passing under Ann Boleyn’s Gatehouse where she lived before she was executed, we will see the magnificent baroque palace, Fountain Court, created by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II. Our tour continues to the restored sunken gardens and then onto the vast Tudor kitchens of Henry’s creation. Finally, we will make our way to the official venue of The Castle for a mouthwatering Afternoon Tea. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. Please note the Child Price is for entry to the Palace only. Any food must be purchased at the time of dining.
1h · Admission includedAfter your Palace and Garden tour with your guide we will have tea besides the Thames in an authentic 17th Century Inn. You will then be free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. The menu changes regularly but we are pleased to provide a sample below.
1h · Admission includedEnjoy a highly personal tour with your story-teller guide who is deeply immersed in the 500 year history of the Palace.
You will be greeted at the Station & escorted to the Palace with skip-the-line tickets for a highly personal tour of the interior of this spectacular testament to the Tudor World.
The experience includes a Full Day Entry Ticket, a delicious English Afternoon Tea in a historic building on the banks of the River Thames & a five star guide for the morning.
The Palace boasts an original Tudor Kitchen, one of the oldest vines in England & award winning gardens of 60 acres set in extensive Parkland.
From its conception in Tudor times to the latest blockbuster filming sets your guide will beguile you with personal stories gleaned from personal experience.
We adjourn for refreshments, after a two hour tour, in the 350 year old Inn set next to the Palace.. After tea you will be able to continue to explore that Palace for the rest of the day at your own pace.
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