Hampton Court Palace Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Hampton Court Palace. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full-Day Access & High Tea

• Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace

• Hampton Court Palace Private Tour—Secrets of Henry VIII

• Private Tour With an Accredited Expert Guide Hampton Court Palace

• Hampton Court Palace 3-Hour Tour: Henry VIII's & William III's Intriguing Palaces

Admission to Hampton Court Palace varies depending on the day of the week and the season. Admission costs start at around £29 for adults, £14.50 for kids and young people ages 5–17, £23.50 for seniors, full-time students, and disabled visitors. Admission is free for under-5s and a carer or companion of disabled visitors.

Yes, Hampton Court is definitely worth visiting, especially if you're interested in British history, architecture, formal gardens, and the royal family. The 16th-century palace was home to notorious King Henry VIII, and whether you visit independently or on a guided tour—perhaps with transfers from London—there are centuries of fascinating history to explore here.

Per one customer who booked the Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace, "My husband and I had an absolutely fantastic time touring Hampton Court Palace with Shiela. She customized our tour based on what we were most excited to see. So many details regarding the palace would have been missed without her expertise. If you plan on going to the palace, you have to have Shiela with you to get the best experience!"

No, you can’t walk around Hampton Court Palace or the surrounding gardens for free—you’ll need to buy an admission ticket to access the historic estate. Your ticket grants you access to the palace, the gardens’ courtyards, the Maze, and the Magic Garden. You can only enter for free with a Historic Royal Palaces membership.

You should plan to spend at least three hours exploring Hampton Court Palace and its impressive grounds. If you’re short on time, the Tudor Experience is a route that takes around 1.5 hours and covers Tudor highlights such as the kitchens, the Chapel Royal, and the former apartments and crown of Henry VIII.

There is parking at Hampton Court Palace, but it isn’t free. You can park on the palace grounds for an hourly fee of around $3 or Hampton Court Green for a similar price, 500 meters (1,640 feet) from the entrance. Accessible parking is free for blue badge holders.

Hampton Court Palace tours can be tailored to your interests—themes include Tudor history, art and architecture, spooky stories, and the history of the gardens. You’ll need to fill out a booking form on their website. You can also opt for a more general tour or a family-friendly version.

Yes, Hampton Court Palace is mostly accessible—the main entrance has level access, highlights such as the Henry VIII apartments and kitchens, the gardens, and the ticket office and cafe. There’s an accessible car park and toilets, and Hampton Court train station is step-free.

The best time of day to visit Hampton Court Palace is either early in the morning or later in the afternoon. The palace is busiest during the British spring and summer months (from April through September) and can be very crowded during the school holidays in July and August.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Hampton Court Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in London:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Westminster Abbey

• Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

• London Eye

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