Hampton Court with a Royal Storyteller & Full Day Access

See Hampton Court through the eyes of a brilliant storyteller who will make Henry VIII's court come to life

This experience is the perfect blend of having a guide for a couple of hours, a general introduction of the Palace and discovering on your own for the rest of the day.

We have 100+ five-star reviews mentioning our storytelling, These are from a selection of 2026 reviews:

• Julie was an amazing guide, she brought history to life.

• Tom was an extremely knowledgeable guide and the narrative was full of information that greatly enhanced our experience of seeing Hampton Court.

• Julie was perfect, so nice and very smart!! Love it!!

• Great tour with an amazing tour guide who is incredibly knowledgeable.

• Theresa was a very informative guide who cared about our individual interests.

• Tom was fantastic. Knowledgeable, complete, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend him as a guide. He made the history come alive and knew all about the subject.

• Wonderful to be guided around by Theresa. So much knowledge and a lovely lady. Had a very nice time.

• Geraint was absolutely fabulous for this tour! He spent the time to answer our questions and explain so much throughout the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits the UK. This is a must!

The tour includes a Full Day Entry Ticket and your guide for the first two hours, plus a Cream tea including freshly baked scones and a variety of teas served in the Tiltyard Cafe.

From the beguiling tales of the legendary Henry VIII and his many wives to the unusual joint rulership of William III and Mary II your guide will welcome you for a 2 hours experience introducing you to the extraordinary palace and fascinating insights into the lives of the Royalty that lived at Hampton Court. 

To begin, your guide will introduce you to the history of Cardinal Wolsey’s creation which he gifted to Henry in 1528. We will stroll through the courtyards that were witness to great events. Passing under Ann Boleyn’s Gatehouse where she lived before she was executed, we will see the magnificent baroque palace, Fountain Court, created by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II.  

Our tour continues to the restored sunken gardens and then onto the vast Tudor kitchens of Henry’s creation. At your leisure you can visit the Palace Cafe or maybe have lunch in one of the local eateries.

You are free to explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens as well as have full access to the palace for the remainder of the day. 

No food is included in this tour.