Hampton Court Palace private tour with an accredited expert guide | La Vacanza Travel

Hampton Court Palace private tour with an accredited expert guide

Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 120 to 150 minutes
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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 says, ‘As a trained storyteller I will vividly tell the tales of mistresses, betrayals and ghosts that haunt the galleries as you walk in the footsteps of kings and queens where history happened.’
See magnificent artworks in the State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, the Astronomical clock, kitchens, wine cellars, and Gardens.
Note the Chapel may be closed on Sundays.
The tour covers a private group of up to 15 people for 2 to 2.5 hours, I am flexible and happy to go at your pace. By prior arrangement I can accommodate more guests but please contact me to discuss additional arrangements.
Entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace are NOT included in the price of this tour booking, entrance tickets to the palace will cost approximately £28 per person and should be purchased through the Historic Royal Palace's website.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hampton Court Palace, A308, East Molesey KT8 9AU England

As we enter through the Tudor Gatehouse it may feel as though we have stepped back in time to the 16th Century. Together we will explore the courtyards and Tudor Kitchens, we will sense the smells and sounds of a busy working environment where sumptuous meals were prepared by the many servants for the Court of King Henry VIII. We will ascend to the upper floors to view the magnificent Tudor State Apartments which includes some of the finest artwork and tapestries from the period such as the Abraham Tapestries and the painting of the Family of Henry VIII. Walk through the Great Hall and along the Haunted Gallery where I shall tell the ghost story of Catherine Howard, King Henry VIII's doomed fifth wife. Then we will move into the Baroque side of the palace built in 1689 by Queen Mary II & King William III to rival Versailes near Paris. We will see the magnificent gardens which include the world famous hedge Maze, the Great Vine, the Royal Tennis Court and the King's Privy Garden.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Personal tour with Sarah who is accredited with the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge Guide
  • 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

Exclusions
  • Entrance to the palace, tickets cost approximately £30 should be purchased separately
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

64 Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

120 to 150 minutes


User's Reviews

_roger_g_warren

12 Feb, 2024

Sarah is an excellent guide with encyclopedic knowledge of Hampton Court and it's history. She communicates it beautifully and is very easy to listen to and understand. She answered all the questions she was asked. She was pleasure as a guide and I have no hesitation in recommending her.

Dipsontherun

11 Feb, 2024

What an excellent tour. Sarah is an outstanding guide and we learned many new facts about Kind Henry and Hampton Court that we were previously unaware of. No question was left unanswered and the tour was interesting, informative and fun. Thank you and totally recommended.

TAuser10022019

10 Feb, 2024

a group of us had an excellent tour with Sarah. she was very engaging and informative whilst keeping the talk light and entertaining. she answered all questions raised and kept us captivated for two and a half hours. book her if you can - you won't be disappointed

gma819

08 Feb, 2024

Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all questions posed to her. She gave a very interesting insight into the life and times of the building and the royals who lived there. Will definitely book another tour with Sarah

Judith_A

29 Jan, 2024

Sarah’s ability to relate the history of this incredible place is off the charts. She is a spell-binding story teller and historian. My 2.5 hour tour flew by. I wish I could have stayed another 2.5 hours. Thank you Sarah!!

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