--- title: Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 196 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 333 duration_minutes: 245 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 10 of 48 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/hampton-court-palace-guided-tour-full-day-entry-afternoon-tea/ --- # Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Food not included: The Child Price is for Palace Entry but… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €24: ages 2 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €196 per person for the Senior Guide & Full High Tea option; other options up to €237 - Duration: 4h 5m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 333 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Tasting Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Senior Guide & Full High Tea | €196 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €214 / person | 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 Christmas Afternoon Tea | | Private Guided Tour | €237 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | ## What's included - Full Day Entry to the Palace and Palace gardens - Small Group Tour. Typically 2-8, No more than 10 per Guide.. - A Wonderful Full Afternoon Tea with a seasonal twist - 5 Star Local Guide with Deep Knowledge of Hampton Court ## Not included - Private Transport - Transport from London - The Child Price is for Palace Entry but does not include food for your child. ## Itinerary 1. **Hampton Court Park** (1h; admission included) - 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... 2. **Hampton Court Palace** (1h; admission included) - 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... 3. **Hampton Court Palace** (1h; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVxphqhELdkgR1L5fjzhJ-xM ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 48** | €196 | 4h 5m | 4.94 (333) | shared | | [Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary](/uk/london/tours/winner-2026-london-east-end-food-tour-10-year-anniversary/?format=md) | €106 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1919) | shared | | [London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-foodie-adventure-with-sherpa-food-tour/?format=md) | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1450) | shared | | [London: Borough Market and London Bridge Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-borough-market-and-london-bridge-food-tour/?format=md) | €102 | 3h | 4.96 (793) | shared | Ranked #10 of 48 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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