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Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea

4.9 Excellent 333 reviews
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4h 5m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Pair a guided visit inside Hampton Court Palace with afternoon tea in a historic building beside the River Thames. Full-day palace and garden entry and tea are included; transport from London is extra, and the route includes steps. 4.94 from 333 reviews at €196 per person for 4h 5m.

From the guide

Enjoy 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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Senior Guide & Full High Tea

from €196 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish, English, German, Italian, French

Full Afternoon Tea : Traditional sandwiches, Home Baked Scones with Clotted Cream, Carrot Cake, Lemon Tart, Brownies & selected tea or coffee

The Christmas Beast Ball

from €214 / person
Guide: Spanish, English, German, Italian, French

The Christmas Beast Ball : The Christmas Beast Ball is an immersive Christmas adventure that transforms the Palace into a world of festive wonder

What this option includes

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Private Guided Tour

from €237 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish, English, German, Italian, French

Private Guide: You will be accompanied by a senior guide to the palace with a tailored itinerary according to your needs

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 11:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 11:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Full Day Entry to the Palace and Palace gardens
Small Group Tour. Typically 2-8, No more than 10 per Guide..
Meals: A Wonderful Full Afternoon Tea with a seasonal twist
5 Star Local Guide with Deep Knowledge of Hampton Court

What's Not Included

Private Transport
Transport from London
The Child Price is for Palace Entry but does not include food for your child.

Itinerary

Hampton Court Park Stop 1
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 included
Hampton Court Palace Stop 2
To 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 included
Hampton Court Palace Stop 3
After 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 included

Departure & Return

Start point

PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. We will meet you at the main entrance of Hampton Court Train station. IF COMING BY TRAIN PLEASE CHECK THE SERVICE IS RUNNING ON THE DAY OF YOUR TRAVEL ON THE NATIONAL RAIL WEBSITE. Hampton Court is 35 mins from Waterloo Train Station with 2 trains leaving per hour.

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End point

Your ticket includes a full-day pass to the Palace

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not Recommended for travellers with Celiac or have any Gluten allergies
  • Not recommended for Wheelchair & Electric Buggies as the tour includes steps

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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