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Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives
Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives
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Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives

By Sarah Slater Blue Badge Tourist Guide @ The History Guides
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Overview

This tour is for visitors who want to explore the 16th century Tudor side of Hampton Court Palace; the life, loves and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives and children. Exploring the past where history happened.
Hampton Court Palace is a 'Palace of two halves'; the 16th century Tudor half and the 17th century Baroque rebuild by Sir Christopher Wren.
If you wish to be guided around the whole palace, please see Sarah's other listings and book the 'Expert' tour which is slightly longer.
Sarah aka Hampton Court Tour Guide, has worked at the palace since 2008 so is ideally placed to bring alive tales of mistresses, betrayals and ghosts that haunt the galleries.
Sarah is a professional guide and storyteller, a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and British Guild of Tourist Guides, she is qualified as both a White Badge Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace and Blue Badge Tourist Guide South Central England, Windsor and Eton.
Chapel closed on Sundays.
Entrance fees excluded.

Activity location

  • Hampton Court Palace
    • A308,
    • KT8 9AU, East Molesey, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hampton Court Palace
    • Hampton Court Way
    • KT8 9AU, Molesey, England, United Kingdom

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Wed, 19 Feb
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour with Sarah, accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert insider knowledge of the architecture, artworks and history
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees; guests need to purchase their own tickets from the Historic Royal Palaces website
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo food or drink are included; there is a cafe on-site where refreshments can be purchase if required
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport; guests will need to make their own way to the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedParking fees

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hampton Court Palace
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
This tour is for those particularly interested in the detail of the Tudor Palace rather than Baroque. We will walk in the footsteps of the Tudor kings and queens, following the stories, life and loves of the notorious Henry VIII, his children and his six wives; Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleve, Catherine Howard and Kathryn Parr. I will show you the magnificent State Apartments, Tudor kitchens, wine cellars, and beautiful Tudor Pond Garden. As a trained storyteller I will bring alive the characters from the past, the tales of mistresses, betrayals and the ghosts that haunt the galleries. The cost of my tour covers a private group of up to 15 people for 2 hours, by prior arrangement I can accommodate more guests and increase the length of the tour. Entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace are NOT included in the price of this tour booking. Entrance tickets should be purchased through the Historic Royal Palace's website.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHampton Court Palace
    • A308,
    • KT8 9AU, East Molesey, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHampton Court Palace
    • Hampton Court Way
    • KT8 9AU, Molesey, England, United Kingdom

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