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Hampton Court Palace private tour with an accredited expert guide
London,
United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Sarah has worked at Hampton Court Palace since 2008 so knows all the secrets associated with those, who in the past, have lived, worked and died within its walls.
Sarah, a social historian and storyteller, will regale you with the tales of mistresses and betrayals whilst you walk where history happened, in the footsteps of kings and queens.
See magnificent artworks in the State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, the Astronomical clock, kitchens, wine cellars, gardens and more. Maybe even a ghost!
Hampon Court is a 'palace of two halves'; the 16th century Tudor and Wren's 17th century Baroque. This is a tour for the whole palace, if you only wish to be guided around the Tudor side please see my shorter 'Secrets' tour.
Note the Chapel may be closed on Sundays.
Entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace are NOT included in the price of this tour booking, entrance tickets to the palace cost approximately £30 per person and should be purchased through the Historic Royal Palace's website.
What to remember
Important info
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
What's included
Sarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008. Sarah has been acknowledged by authors and interviewed for her expertise knowledge of Hampton Court. Personal tour with Sarah who is accredited with the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge Guide
What's not included
Entrance to the palace, tickets cost approximately £30 should be purchased separately . Please note the Chapel Royal is a working chapel and may close at short notice for services.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Sarah Slater Blue Badge Tourist Guide @ The History Guides
Meeting Point
I will meet you at the West Gate which is the main palace entrance.
Once you have entered through Trophy Gate from the road A309, proceed up the driveway which is known as Trophy Drive, I shall wait near the moat just in front of the main entrance, West Gate.