Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII
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
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
- Has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years.
- With Siobhan Clarke who has a History degree and is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides.
- Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online
- Transport
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Hampton Court
Molesey, East Molesey KT8, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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.
- Has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years.
- With Siobhan Clarke who has a History degree and is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides.
- Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online.
- Transport.
- Food and Drink.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hampton Court Palace Private Tour – Secrets of Henry VIII will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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Oct 2026What'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
- Has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years.
- With Siobhan Clarke who has a History degree and is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guides.
- Palace Admission Tickets can be booked in advance online
- Transport
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
