--- title: Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 208 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 61 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 34 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/hampton-court-palace-private-guided-tour/ --- # Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Hampton Court Palace's state apartments, kitchens and gardens on a route tailored to your interests. This is a private tour for your party with personal guiding, priced per group; palace admission and transport cost extra. 5 from 61 reviews at €208 per group/vehicle for 2h. ## Overview Enter the world of King Henry VIII by exploring his most iconic residence - Hampton Court Palace. This 500 year old building is unique in that it is a palace of two halves – the Tudor side, and the Baroque section built for King William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On a private tour, tailored to your interests, you will explore the palace’s grand state apartments, vast kitchens and magnificent gardens. Your guide will entertain you with stories of the palace’s tantalising history, including Henry’s six wives, court etiquette and the infamous ghosts. ## Before you book - Meeting point: West Gate - Main entrance down the drive… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 10:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €208 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Jo Cooper ## What's included - Personal tour with Jo who is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding. - Jo has worked at Hampton Court for over 15 years and has a Drama and Theatre Arts degree. - She has been featured on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ and BBC’s Timewatch ‘The King’s Servant’ ## Not included - Entrance tickets - can be purchased via the Historic Royal Palaces website. Approx £27 - Food and Drink - Transport - Gratuities - Hampton Court Palace ## Itinerary 1. **Hampton Court Palace** (2h) - In this palace of two halves, you can look forward to entering the world of Henry VIII and learning about his six wives, on a tour which is tailored to your particular interests. You'll experience the sights and sounds of a working Tudor kitchen, you will see the sumptuous... ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:30, 13:30 - 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 West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJR4IwDg4LdkgRNVpLiUw0UQ4 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - 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 - Confirmation will be received at time of booking - This is a private tour / activity. Only your group will participate. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €208 | €104 | | 4 | €208 | €52 | | 6 | €208 | €35 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 160** | €208 per group | 2h | 5.0 (61) | private | | [Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London](/uk/london/tours/rock-cab-tours-presents-music-legends-private-taxi-tour-of-london/?format=md) | €237 | 3h | 5.0 (695) | private | | [London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-private-black-cab-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €378 per group | 4h | 4.99 (1580) | private | | [Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London](/uk/london/tours/private-group-historical-pub-walking-tour-of-london/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.99 (717) | private | Ranked #34 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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