Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - discovering the excesses of Henry VIII
East Molesey, GB
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Private Tour for small groups
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Local accredited guide
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Flexible start time
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Cover approximately 1 mile
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Not suitable for mobility issues
Explore the lavish life of Henry VIII on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace, featuring stunning kitchens and captivating stories of his reign.
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Sandy is a fun and professional local guide, accredited by the i.t.guides and hampton court palace
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Explore the lavish life of Henry VIII on a private tour of Hampton Court Palace, featuring stunning kitchens and captivating stories of his reign.
Highlights
- Marveling at the exquisiteness of Henry VIII's tapestries
- Learning about Henry's expanding collection of wives
- Discovering the glamour of Henry's furnishings
- Imagining the unimaginable wealth and excess of Henry's court.
Meeting Point
Please meet me at the end of the driveway in front of the West Front gatehouse. Please buy your entry tickets to Hampton Court, which are in addition to the cost of this tour, in advance online. Go to www.hrp.org.uk and click on Hampton Court to make payment.
Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU , United Kingdom
End Point
Please meet me at the end of the driveway in front of the West Front gatehouse. Please buy your entry tickets to Hampton Court, which are in addition to the cost of this tour, in advance online. Go to www.hrp.org.uk and click on Hampton Court to make payment.
Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU , United Kingdom
What to expect
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII's palace is the Tudor equivalent of a 5* hotel. We start the tour in Base Court, where Henry welcomed his noble guests, and move from there to the kitchens. These were a vast complex of rooms and employed an incredible 200 staff. Imagining the type of dinners created in these kitchens is fun as is the first sight of Henry's Great Hall, richly decorated with tapestries which cost the same as his favorite warship. Having marveled at the stained glass windows and the beautiful hammer beam ceiling we wander through an arch into the Great Watching Chamber. Here the nobles, closely guarded by the Yeomen, waited to chat with Henry. The ceiling of this room celebrates Henry's marriage to Jane Seymour, the woman who gave him the longed for son. We move on to the Haunted Gallery, where I tell the story of Henry's tragic fifth queen, before taking a peek at his replica crown in the Chapel Royal. The final stop is to admire the colorful work of art, the astronomical clock in Clock Court
90 minutes
Admission Not Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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When your booking is confirmed, you will receive contact details for me (Sandy), your guide for this tour. My aim is to give you the best experience you could possibly have so if you have any special requests, be sure to let me know! If you need to go at a slower pace, or stop for a break midway through the tour, that will be fine with me. There are plenty of opportunities to sit down during the tour and I will tell you where they are. I will contact you once your booking is confirmed to finalise the details of your tour.
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The tour will last up to 1.5 hours and is flexible.
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The tour will cover roughly 1 mile.
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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.
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Due to uneven surfaces, and an unreliable lift used to take wheelchair or disabled clients 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.
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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.
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The tour starts at 10.00 a.m. but once a firm booking has been made, the start time of the tour can be adjusted to fit with your arrival at the palace.
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If you need directions to travel to Hampton Court from your hotel, do contact me on sandyrhodes@live.co.uk
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100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded as 'excellent' and as I now have over 100 reviews, I must be doing something right!
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I prefer to guide small groups of up to five family or friends so everyone can hear what I am saying in the often narrow corridors of Henry's haunted palace. Also, everyone can feel relaxed enough to ask whatever questions they like!
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I ALWAYS contact my customers in advance of a tour so if you have not heard from me one week before the tour date, please contact me instead.
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I only accept bookings directly from customers. Any bookings made by a travel agent on behalf of a customer will be cancelled.
What our experts say
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Book entry tickets in advance online. -
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Stop by the Great Hall for photos.
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Consider visiting the gardens after.
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Try to arrive early to explore the grounds.
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