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It was our first trip to Europe and our guide was amazingly patient and knowledgeable with the palace history. The tour was everything we expected and more.

Private morning tours

Discover how the Tudor court was fed, view the exquisite paintings and tapestries and explore the beauty of the vast gardens. Uncover history through the centuries with a private out of hours tour of Hampton Court Palace.

Price: £65 + VAT per person
Timings: 09.00 – 10.00am
Guest numbers: Minimum 10 guests, up to 24 guests
Additional guests: available on request

Private evening tours

View the majestic splendour of Hampton Court Palace in a different light as dusk steals over the palace and we are closed to the public.

Price: £2,000 +VAT.
Timings: 18.30 – 20.00 (17.30 – 19.00 in winter).

Choose from the following topics:

History Tour
Ghost Tour
Salacious Gossip Tour

Posh Picnics in Mrs Neal’s Garden

A round table with four chairs are set up for a posh picnic in Mrs Neal's Garden. Facing toward side of the Baroque facade with a small bit of the Tudor palace showing, with a tree next to the table.

This package gives you exclusive access to a brand-new event space that until now, has never been accessible to the public. The meeting of resolute Tudor and elegant Baroque architecture, which makes Hampton Court Palace so iconic, plays a stunning backdrop for your private garden lunch.

Begin your morning with a private tour with an expert guide followed by delicious refreshments provided by exquisite caterer, Rhubarb in Mrs Neal’s Garden.

£1,500 + VAT (catering costs not included)
11:00 to 14:00
Can accommodate up to 24 guests (dependant on tour type)
Please get in touch with [email protected] for catering quotes.

Choose from one of the following tour experiences:

Rooftop Tour (maximum 15 guests)

Be captivated by history with this privileged view of the palace and gardens – and see if you can spot London's Shard building in the distance. Explore the history of the palace from the roof. Please note: This tour is weather dependent and not suitable for children under 12.

Glorious Gardens (maximum 24 guests)

Explore some of the 60 acres of beautiful formal gardens that run down to the River Thames, featuring sparkling fountains, glorious displays of over 1 million flowering bulbs and 750 acres of tranquil royal parkland with one of our knowledgeable guides.

Rogues to Royals: Unruly Residents (maximum 20 guests)

Step back in time to explore the forgotten stories of grace-and-favour residents, here at Hampton Court Palace. Discover the tales of the men and women who lived in rooms once inhabited by Kings and Queens of England.

From the 1760's onwards, the palace was divided up for grace-and-favour residents who were granted rent-free accommodation because they had given great service to the Crown or country.

Find out more about this fascinating part of the palace history with a specialist guide.

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