Hampton Court Palace Tours and Activities

Swap the hustle and bustle of central London for a day exploring the magnificent Hampton Court Palace complex. By exploring the palace with a guide—ensure that you don’t miss any important highlights, such as the beautiful gardens, the Haunted Gallery, and an ancient grapevine. Your guide entertains you and enhances your experience with stories about Henry VIII and William III, palace etiquette, and the palace hauntings too.

Visiting Hampton Court Palace on your own may mean you miss out on the full history and tales behind this Tudor and baroque royal residence. Get the most from the palace—once home to Henry VIII—on this private tour from London, with your own guide to bring everything to life and ensure you cover the highlights. Plus, explore unrushed at your own pace, with return hotel transfers for convenience.

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Enjoy all of the benefits of a guided tour with none of the rushing on this bespoke private tour of two of England’s historic treasures. Relax as your personal driver/guide collects you from your door and escorts you to Windsor Castle—where Harry married Meghan!—and Hampton Court with its beautiful gardens.

Visit two of England’s most magnificent royal palaces on a full-day tour of Hampton Court and Windsor from London by luxury coach. First up is King Henry VIII’s lavish London retreat, Hampton Court, where you can explore the State apartments, Great Hall and landscaped gardens. After lunch, head to historic Windsor, where the star attraction is the mighty Windsor Castle (entry not included), the Official Residence of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, set amid vast parklands.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it’s one of southern England’s highlight palaces. Meet your guide—a celebrated historian who’s appeared on Tudor-themed television specials—and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it’s fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.

Follow in the footsteps of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth on a private half-day tour of Hampton Court Palace. With a personal guide, you’ll admire the opulent Great Hall and Cumberland Gallery; enjoy the serenity of the Chapel Royal; and lose yourself in the famous Hampton Court Maze. Hotel pickup and drop-off in London are included.  

MY TRANSFERS UK PRIVATE TOURS All Tours Carried out in Executive Vehicles i.e Mercedes E-Class Mercedes V Class Viano and Mercedes Vitto, BMW 5 and 7 series Audi A6 and A8 Our definition of “private tour” simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur, exclusively for your party. Flexible itinerary designed around your interest, need and budget. Only you and your family or friends. Especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people. Private and comfortable car with your own driver who is always ready to transfer you to the next destination. Tours pick up and drop off at clients’ hotel. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking.

Discover the best parts of Hampton Court Palace on this 3.5-hour walking tour with a private guide.  As you explore the site, get to know all the regal splendor of the royal palace, which is believed to have been King Henry VIII’s preferred abode. See the lavish Tudor Quarters, pause for reflection in the Chapel Royal, stroll through picturesque courtyards and admire art from the Royal Collection. Learn about all the history as you walk around the famous walls and listen to the stories of the royals who once called the palace home.

Travelers that want to walk in the footsteps of British royals can avoid the hassles of renting a car or booking train travel with this private guided tour, where you're whisked to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. After purchasing entry, you can explore Windsor Castle's State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, and take advantage of the included audio guide to learn as you go. At Hampton Court, uncover Tudor history in the regal surrounds, and even stroll through some of the most splendid gardens in England.

Excellent, professionally qualified guide with decades of experience. For the past 20 years Jackie Clemson has worked within the heritage industry, in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, and as a Guide Lecturer for Historic Royal Palaces. She specialises in walking tours of London, as well as the gardens and palace of Hampton Court; and is accredited by the City of London University and Institute of Tourist Guides. Jackie also delivers illustrated lectures on HM Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle, Royal Westminster and the history, ceremonies, & ancient traditions, of many different areas of London.

We collect you from your hotel and apartment. We give you a driver guided tour of these attractions. We are very knowledgeable and very flexible. We will stop at a wonderful pub for lunch. It's a great way to see these venues. A fantastic day from London.

*WINDSOR CASTLE is the largest castle in England and still a Royal residence. Famous for the Round Tower and St George's Chapel. This tour passes through Eton, home of one of England's famous public schools; Windsor Great Park and Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna Carta; and the Kennedy Memorial *HAMPTON COURT PALACE Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore the magnificent gardens. MY TRANSFERS UK PRIVATE TOURS IN A EXECUTIVE LUXURIOUS VEHICLES Our definition of “private tour” simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur, exclusively for your party. Especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people.

The magnificent Hampton Court Palace is the former home of Henry VIII, set along the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Richmond. On this tour, enjoy stunning views of the historic palace as you cycle around the palace grounds, explore the royal Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park, and stop at landmarks including Eisenhower's WWII base and Long Water.

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We will walk in the footsteps of kings and queens where history happened; the magnificent State Apartments, Tudor kitchens, wine cellars, beautiful gardens, Maze, Great Vine and Tennis Courts. Entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace are NOT included in the price of this tour booking, entrance to the palace will cost approximately £27 per person and should be purchased through the Historic Royal Palace's website. I will discuss this with you, please contact me for more details. The cost of my tour covers up to 15 people.

Once home to King Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace remains one of England’s most splendid royal landmarks. Discover the palace on a private tour, and learn more about its wealth of history. Choose your departure time and meet your guide at your London accommodation. Travel to Hampton Court and head straight inside with your fast-track entrance (at your expense). Explore the State Apartments, visit its sprawling gardens, and otherwise step back in time.

The price you see is my total cost (not per person). ........ I’m a born and bred London guide who enjoys providing commentary and anecdotes about London’s historic royal sites. I’ll guide you through one of England’s finest palaces before we return to Westminster for a tour of London’s famous royal landmarks. I'll be explaining as we explore. Hampton Court Palace was built by Henry VIII 500 years ago and is a superb example of Tudor extravagance. It doubled in size in the 1600s for King William and Queen Mary, creating a huge royal residence of baroque opulence and grandeur. This palace overflows with history and intrigue..and a ghost; there are so many tales here for me to tell. The drive back to central London takes an hour. The Royal London Tour covers Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Westminster Abbey and more royal highlights. Having a driver/walking guide like me conducting your tour in a London taxi is super-efficient helping to make the day enjoyable and memorable.

Leaving the Fantastic city of London enjoying many sites on the way we make our way to Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It is open to visitors throughout the year. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs. Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at the Castle. Leaving Windsor and its castle we travel to Hampton Court Palace A royal place and made famous by Henry the VIII, the most famous but dishonourable British monarch. The distinctive architectural styles of domestic Tudor and Baroque, the famous maze, the real tennis courts and the huge grape vines are gems of English culture that are to be discovered during your day trip. Discover Hampton Court but why not also visit the celebrated maze, the historic real tennis courts and the huge grape vine, claimed to be the largest in the world.

Visit one of London's most extraordinary palaces—and leave all the logistics to someone else—on this seamless, private trip to Hampton Court Palace. Once the seat of King Henry VIII, the palace is one of the grandest and most history-saturated in the region. Enjoy a stress-free way to travel with round-trip transit from your preferred London address at a time of your choosing. Entry tickets and audio guides are also included, and make it easy to explore independently.

Delve into British regal history and architecture on this fantastic tour that’s perfect for history buffs. A private tour means no waiting around for other travelers, and a more personalized experience with door-to-door transport included. Visit both Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace in a day, with guide commentary to expand your historical knowledge.

Immerse yourself in Britain’s storied royal history during this full-day, luxury tour of two stunning estates, Hampton Castle and Windsor Castle. Travel comfortably from your London hotel in a private, chauffeured Mercedes vehicle. Highlights include a stroll through the famous hedge maze and formal gardens, a peek at the spectacular “Abraham Tapestries,” and a visit inside the chapel where Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle.

During this full-day private tour, you’ll visit three historic palaces belonging to Britain’s royal family. Listen to personalized commentary as you get a first-hand peek at Buckingham Palace—or perhaps even the iconic Changing of the Guards. Then, head by train to Hampton Court Palace, the stunning one-time residence of Henry VIII, William III, and George II. Other sights include Green Park and St. James's Palace.

Explore Windsor Castle and Hampton Court with a dedicated guide on this full-day private tour. You'll have the benefit of personalized attention and guided commentary dedicated to your interests as you discover the area's highlights. Round-trip transportation makes this an easy day trip from London, during which you can relax and enjoy the scenery.