--- title: Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 345 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 68 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-guided-tour-secrets-of-the-six-wives-hampton-court-palace/ --- # Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace **Guidekin's take:** Focus on Henry VIII, his six wives and Tudor life at Hampton Court Palace on a private tour for your party. Guided commentary covers architecture, art and history; palace tickets and transport are excluded. Priced per group, with 5 from 39 reviews at €345 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m–2h. ## Overview This tour is for visitors who want to focus an in-depth exploration of the 16th century Tudor side of Hampton Court Palace and to explore history where it happened; the life, loves and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives and children. Your guide, Sarah, aka Hampton Court Tour Guide, is a social historian, storyteller and expert on the 16th century Tudor period. She is a qualified professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide and has worked at Hampton Court Palace as a member of staff since 2008, she has been interviewed on the BBC and acknowledged by authors, so is ideally placed to impart the secrets of those who have lived, worked and died within the palace walls. Chapel may be closed on Sundays. Entrance fees excluded. Hampton Court Palace is a 'Palace of two halves'; the 16th century Tudor and the 17th century Baroque rebuild by Sir Christopher Wren. If you wish to be guided around the whole palace, please see Sarah's other listings and book the 'Expert' tour which is slightly longer. ## Before you book - Meeting point: I shall meet you on the moat bridge in… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 10:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: No food or drink are included; there is a… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €345 per group/vehicle - Duration: 1h 30m–2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Sarah Slater Blue Badge Tourist Guide @ The History Guides ## What's included - Expert insider knowledge of the architecture, artworks and history - Sarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008 - Private guided tour with Sarah, accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge ## Not included - Entrance fees; guests must purchase their own tickets from the Historic Royal Palaces website - No food or drink are included; there is a cafe onsite where refreshments can be purchase if required - Transport; guests will need to make their own way to the meeting point - Gratuities - Parking fees - Admission fees are not included ## Itinerary 1. **Hampton Court Palace** (2h) - This tour is for those particularly interested in the detail of the Tudor Palace rather than Baroque. We will walk in the footsteps of the Tudor kings and queens, following the stories, life and loves of the notorious Henry VIII, his children and his six wives; Katherine of... ## 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 I shall meet you on the moat bridge in front of the West Gate, this is the large brick gatehouse at the top of the driveway where the palace staff wearing red coats check visitor tickets. Once you have booked, I will send send you a map pinpointing the exact location. 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €345 | €173 | | 4 | €345 | €86 | | 6 | €345 | €58 | 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 · #68 of 160** | €345 per group | 1h 30m–2h | 5.0 (39) | 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 #68 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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