Updated 25 March. In line with Public Health England guidance, we have taken the decision to close all six of our palaces and gardens until 31st May. We will be reviewing this and will keep you updated. Please read our statement for further information. Read our statement
Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hand and experience history where it happened with an audio guide tour.
Join curators, historians and conservators as they share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of Hampton Court Palace. Explore the Tudor beginnings of the palace with a tour of Henry VIII’s Apartments and Kitchens. Discover William III’s state apartments and the Georgian history of the palace.
Family-friendly tours
Two tours on our audio guide are designed specifically for families. Take a fun family tour of Henry VIII’s kitchens or even a dramatised tour of Henry VIII’s Apartments.
Plan your day
Audio tours with step-free routes are clearly marked on the device. You can also plan your day with information about cafés, shops and special events on during your visit.
Collect your free audio guide from the Information Centre, located in Base Court.
Languages
Audio guide tours are available in English, Dutch (Nederlands), French (Français), German (Deutsch), Italian (Italiano), Japanese (日本語), Korean (한국어), Chinese Mandarin (中文), Russian (Pусский), Spanish (Español) and British Sign Language (BSL).
Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.
Open daily
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.
Open daily
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.
Open daily
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)