--- title: Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 214 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 143 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 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-tour-secrets-of-henry-viii/ --- # Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII **Guidekin's take:** Explore Henry VIII's life through Hampton Court's rooms on a private tour for your party with a historian. Guiding can be adapted for children or a slower pace; palace tickets are extra and the tour is priced per group. 4.98 from 143 reviews at €214 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m. ## Overview You can book palace entry tickets in advance on the Hampton Court website. Tours are non-costume and can be adapted for children, giving the whole family a fun insight. Join your historian guide, from television's 'Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace', to discover Hampton Court. Through its rooms you can chart Henry’s decline from athletic prince to bloated tyrant and hear about the six women who became his queens. Dig a little deeper and find hidden stories of ghost, executions and 'horrible histories'. Highlights are Great Hall, Chapel and Haunted Gallery, Baroque palace and gardens. Choose from one of two departure times. 11:00 or 13:30 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Suggest booking palace entrance TICKETS… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 11:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €214 per group/vehicle - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 143 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The History Guides ## What's included - Featured on PBS television's 'Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace' - She is the author of four books on Tudor history. - Also lectures for the US Smithsonian and the UK Arts Society - With Siobhan Clarke who has a History degree and is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides. - Has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years. ## Not included - Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online - Transport - Food and Drink - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Hampton Court Palace** (1h 30m) - Palace highlights with gardens. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 14:00 - 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 Suggest booking palace entrance TICKETS in advance, on the Hampton Court website, although they can be purchased on the day. Please enter palace grounds and proceed down the drive to the WEST GATE, where tickets are checked. Your guide will be waiting for you. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJr-BsZA4LdkgRG8jbPvRdt88 ## 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - There are opportunities to sit during the tour - Slow pace available on request - Tour will be adapted to suit all ages, interests and abilities - Entrance tickets can be booked online in advance from the Hampton Court Palace website ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €214 | €107 | | 4 | €214 | €54 | | 6 | €214 | €36 | 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 · #24 of 160** | €214 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (143) | 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 #24 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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