Hampton Court Palace 3hr tour: Henry VIII's & William III's intriguing Palaces | La Vacanza Travel

Hampton Court Palace 3hr tour: Henry VIII's & William III's intriguing Palaces

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 3 hours
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Hampton Court Palace, the home of England's most notorious king Henry VIII, has tales of ghosts, executions and his expanding collection of wives!  Perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of central London, Hampton Court has something to please all the family. 

There are two palaces to look round, Henry VIII's built in the 1500s and William III's at the end of the 1600s.  In addition, there are the Georgian rooms, stunning gardens and a maze. There is a real tennis court with the chance to see the complicated game of real tennis in action!  

This private tour for your group of up to 5 people only with Sandy lasts 3 hours. The meeting place is at the end of the driveway outside the West Front Gatehouse .  Please buy your entry tickets to the Palace, which is an extra cost to my tour, in advance as this will make it easier on the day.

100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'Excellent' so I must be doing something right!

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

There is so much to see at Hampton Court! The main attraction is Henry VIII's palace including his magnificent Great Hall, the vast kitchens and the eerie Haunted Gallery where the ghost of one of Henry's wives has taken up residence; but there is a second palace at Hampton Court, that built for William III. A ceremonial staircase leads up to William's state apartments where there is a huge collection of weaponry, exquisite furnishings, a couple of optical illusions and some very peculiar etiquettes! If there's time, we can also fit some of the following into your tour: a wander through the apartments which belonged to the Georgians, perhaps the most dysfunctional dynasty ever to take the throne of England; watch the ancient, complicated sport of real tennis and explore some of the 60 acres of beautiful gardens including the largest and oldest productive grapevine in the world. There is so much to see, do and be enthralled by - you will not be disappointed!

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions
  • Sandy is a fun and professional local guide, accredited by the ITG and University of Westminster

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Cost of entry tickets to Hampton Court Palace
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • My name is Sandy and my aim is to give you the best experience you could possibly have so if you have any special requests, be sure to tell me what they are! If you need to go at a slower pace, or stop for a break midway through the tour, that will also be fine. There are plenty of places to sit during the tour and I will let you know where these are.
  • Please note I will ALWAYS make contact with you to finalise the details of the tour, so if you have not heard from me a week before the tour date, please contact me.
  • The tour will cover roughly 2 miles in total and last up to 3 hours
  • The tour will go ahead come rain or shine so please don't be put off by the weather. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing and, if needs be, bring waterproofs and an umbrella.
  • Near public transportation
  • Due to uneven surfaces, and an unreliable lift used to take customers to the first floor, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Visitors must be able to cope with stairs and so this tour is not suitable for anyone with serious medical conditions and back problems.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • When you turn into the palace grounds from the main road, follow the driveway with grassy stretches on either side and I will meet you at the end of the drive in front of the West Front Gatehouse
  • The tour starts at 10.00 a.m. but once a firm booking has been made, the start time can be adjusted to fit with your arrival time at the palace.
  • If you need directions to travel to Hampton Court from your hotel, please contact me on sandyrhodes@live.co.uk
  • 100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'excellent' and as I now have over 100 reviews in total, I must be doing something right!
  • I prefer to guide small groups of up to five family or friends. This way, everyone can hear what I'm saying in the sometimes narrow corridors of Henry's haunted palace. Also, everyone can feel relaxed enough to ask as many questions as they want to.
  • I only accept bookings directly from customers. Any bookings made by a travel agent on behalf of a customer will be cancelled.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

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


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Swenys

12 Feb, 2024

A huge thank you from us - we absolutely loved it. We all said we could have continued all day! You were superb and pitched it perfectly for us. Hope to use your services again. Susan and family - London, UK.

kibloo

15 Nov, 2023

Three hours flew by as Sandy enlightened us with her vast knowledge of Hampton Court, its inhabitants, and the history of the period. Highly recommend for a thorough yet efficient tour!

jared_r

17 Oct, 2023

Great tour for our family with teenagers and Sandy our guide was fantastic! She was informative and engaging so that it made it a great experience for our family. Would do it again!

OPGardenDiva

10 Sep, 2023

Sandy is a delightful person, very friendly and easy to understand. Her knowledge of the history of the various kings and queens who inhabited Hampton Court Palace, its construction, and history, even beyond Henry the 8th and the Georgians was in-depth. This tour really brought the Palace to life in a way a sel-tour, audio tour or larger group tour cannot do. Her prices are reasonable, also and well worth the cost.

Thomas_L

26 Aug, 2023

My wife and I had the pleasure of a private tour of Hampton Court with our guide Sandy Rhodes. I've always had an intense interest in Henry VIII and Sandy provided us with a custom experience that we were able to tailor to our specific interests. She accommodated my humor, educated me about some of my misconceptions regarding the history and provided a most pleasurable experience for both of us. Her lunch recommendation was the perfect end to our tour. I can now check this off my bucket list thanks to Sandy's great tour.

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Exciting Sunday Exploration

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Sensational Sandy was a great palace guide.

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Amazing Hampton Court Palace

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Great visit with a special guide!

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Wonderful tour

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Excellent Guide & Tour!

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An engaging walk back in time

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Exceeded My Expectations in Every Way!

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Wonderful Hampton Court!

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Sandy’s tour made Hampton Court Palace the highlight of our trip!

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