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Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII

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About this activity

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

Highlights

    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

      Palace highlights with gardens.

      1h 30mAdmission not includedSee on map

    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.

    The map shows London. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    The History Guides
    Product code
    70875P6

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