Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea
Recommended by 98% of travelers
London, England
- 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid the hassle of planning transport and reservations on this Hampton Court day trip from London. Explore the historic Hampton Court Palace and Hampton Court Park with a mix of guided commentary and free time to wander at your own pace. Finish the experience with a classic British afternoon tea, adding a traditional culinary touch to your Tudor-era outing.
- Gain a deeper understanding than you would if visiting independently
- Explore both the palace and the palace gardens in one tour
- Eat like a Brit with an authentic afternoon tea
- Enjoy the combination of free time and guided a tour
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
No need to plan where to eat after Hampton Court Palace—a delicious afternoon tea experience is included.
Sample Menu
Starter
Sweet Pâtisserie
Citrus Blossom & Dark Chocolate Torte Rich Chocolate and Orange Blossom Ganache, Crisp Pastry Tart, Finished with Fresh Citrus (G, M, So)
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Summer Raspberry & Almond Muffin
Summer Raspberry & Almond Muffin, Rosewater Cream Light Almond Muffin with Fresh Raspberries, Topped with Delicate Rosewater Cream
Starter
Lavender Cloud Meringue with Wild Blueberries
Crisp Lavender Meringue with Whipped Cream and Sweet Blueberry Compote (E, M, SD)
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Savoury
Beetroot-Cured Salmon Horseradish Crème Fraiche on Wholemeal Bread
Starter
Free-Range Chicken & Lemon Mayonnaise Served on Soft Brioche
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English Pea & Cheddar Tart A Classic Seasonal Favourite
What's Included
- Coffee and/or TeaChoose a tea from our Royal Selection
- 5 Star Local Guide with Deep Knowledge of Hampton Court
- BrunchAfternoon tea with freshly baked scones and cake. Child Tea not included can be purchased at the venue
- Full Day Entry to the Palace and Palace gardens
- Bottled water
- Private Transport
- Pick-up and Drop off
- The Child Price does not include food which can be purchased at the venue
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Station Approach, Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AE, UK
PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. We will meet you at the main entrance of Hampton Court Train station. IF COMING BY TRAIN PLEASE CHECK THE SERVICE IS RUNNING ON THE DAY OF YOUR TRAVEL ON THE NATIONAL RAIL WEBSITE. Hampton Court is 35 mins from Waterloo Train Station with 2 trains leaving per hour.
End point
- Hampton Court PalaceHampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK
Your ticket includes a full-day pass to the Palace
Start time.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
Hampton Court Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Hampton Court Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Hampton Court Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not Recommended for travellers with Celiac or have any Gluten allergies
- Not recommended for Wheelchair & Electric Buggies as the tour includes steps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 318 reviews
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Pauline_P, Jun 2026
Fantastic..our guide Julie was lovely, and provided lots of unknown facts and details. Weather was boiling hot and she was courteous to our needs for shade. We were a group of 6 which was just right, everything was on time and she left us having our afternoon tea experience...All in all a big shout out to Julie
Deborah_P, May 2026
Our tour guide, Julie was the best we experienced while in England. She had grown up in and around Hampton Court Palace and was very knowledgeable. She shared many personal stories that really expanded the tour for us. We went on many tours in the UK and this was definitely the best!
Response from Host, May 2026
Julia was delighted to read your review. We pride ourselves on using guides local to the area!
Penelope_B, May 2026
This was a must do experience and the guide was so friendly and informative. The whole tour and afternoon tea were superb. Highly recommend to all and full credit to our guide who made the whole experience outstanding.
Sandy_N, Apr 2026
When I purchased this tour I was already excited but our tour guide made this even more interesting and exciting! All the history and great tips that he gave us and all questions answered made us more excited and full of questions that he answered for us. He knew all answers to our questions. We have been on so many tours and I would choose him to do them all if we could! I wish I could remember his name because he deserves to be recognized. Thank you for such a great tour!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you SO MUCH for your lovely review. The guide was Tom. Tom is thrilled!
Nina_A, Mar 2026
We learned a lot about the monarchs that lived in these castles, including their lifestyles and life stories. Our guide was great at listening to our questions and interests. This castle would have been overwhelming without his helpful explanations and his-story telling. The high tea restaurant was so charming and the food was delicious.
Greg_N, Feb 2026
Theresa was our tour guide, she was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating since we had a 12 year old with us. My wife is a history buff and had lots of questions about the Hampton palace. She enjoyed the side conversations with Theresa throughout the tour. The tea time after the tour was delicious.
Becky_R, Feb 2026
Tom was a great guide and you can really tell how passionate he is about the history, especially around Henry VII. It was so nice to have a knowledgeable person take us around the palace instead of having another headset guide. We enjoyed everything we saw and learned so much.
The tea across the way was absolutely lovely. Everything was delicious and we had a nice table with a view of the river. The staff at the restaurant were great too.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Many thanks for your kind words. Tom is delighted
Nancy_E, Jan 2026
Excellent. Tour guide very friendly. Palace nice and saw all the many types of architecture. Recommended.
Susan_C, Nov 2025
Tom was so knowledgeable and personable. We all really enjoyed this tour and learned so much. Two hours flew by! He answered all of our questions too. We were all very impressed. Would definitely recommend - totally worth the money.
Raymond_M, Oct 2025
Very helpful tea is across the road ton of food on it lovely tour guides very helpful would do again if I could
Laurence_F, Oct 2025
Our guide was very informative and engaging, the presentation was very interesting, some people just have a natural ability to convey information!
Siobhan_B, Sep 2025
Oliver was so knowledgeable and accomodating. My husband and I throughly enjoyed this tour! The afternoon tea was definitely the cherry on the cake.
Richard_C, Sep 2025
We were met at 11 am at the Hampton Court Train Station. Our guide was excellent. I am sorry I don't remember his name. Very good tour. Thorough and entertaining. Great way to discover the Palace and grounds. Highly recommend!
ANGELA_G, Sep 2025
Our guide was right where the meeting point indicated. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the Hampton Court & gave us great insight. He was very patient & gracious, answering all the questions my husband & I had. When our tour ended, he walked us over to the restaurant where our afternoon tea was to take place & even walked us to our table. It was a great experience from beginning to end.
Katherine_D, Sep 2025
We had an excellent tour guide taking us through Hampton Court Palace. She met us at the train station, escorted us to the palace and made the history during the time of Henry VIII and his wives come alive for us.
Joe_F, Sep 2025
We had an excellent experience. Very professional travel guides. Oliver and Pru knew the historically facts and take it from a British history major in College and former teacher abd tutor, They Wowed me! I will highly recommend thus tour to other friends traveling to the UK.
Very Impressed.
Steve_B, Sep 2025
We travel a great deal, usually Europe and North America, and this was one of the best tours we’ve ever experienced. Suzanne is an exceptional guide, full of knowledge, fun facts, and lots of gossip about the kings, queens, and others who inhabited Hampton Court Palace. She deserves 6 out of 5!
The High Tea was also wonderful, with a seat by the river, a beautiful day, perfectly brewed tea, and excellent scones, finger sandwiches, and petit fours on offer.
Truly a magical day! We just wish it could have been longer!
John_H, Aug 2025
Hampton Court is a very interesting place and much more intimate as compared to Windsor Castle or Buckingham Place. That is, you saw much more of the inner workings of the place. The gour guide, Julie, was very knowledgeable and professional and gave us a great tour.
Doug_N, Aug 2025
Our guide was excellent. She was a local to the area and brought a lot of interesting background and info to the tour that we would not normally have heard. We learned a lot and saw a lot and I would recommend the tour, and our guide.
Annelhawkins, Jul 2025
I love English history especially King Henry VIII and the tour of Hampton Palace with our guides Theresa and Garient was first class, very informative and had the answers to our many questions would highly recommend this tour
Jana_W, Jul 2025
Massive estate and gardens, dress comfortably with walking shoes. Tom, our guide, was fantastic: he made history come to life and was open to all sorts of questions. Truly enjoyed the high tea - perfect way to end the tour.
One recommendation: The meeting pace is hectic and super crowded. Tom would have been easier to find with an identifying cap or flag.
Patricia_G, Jul 2025
Special.guide was great but often spoke with back to us so difficult to hear. Spent too much time in kitchens. Would like to have seen more rooms
Denise_L, Jun 2025
This was a wonderful experience. We loved the majesty and history of Hampton Court. Susan did a wonderful job taking us back in time. The high tea across the street and on the water was lovely. The food was delicious. This outing was among our favorites.
Keely_W, Jun 2025
Interesting stories and new perspective. Yea was fabulous. Guides were knowledgeable and amusing. Do go.
Cindi_S, Jun 2025
Highly recommend! Our guide, Prue, was so much fun! The high tea really surpassed all expectations. If you’re planning a trip to London, DO NOT miss this excursion! I was completely blown away by not only the authenticity, but the amazing collection of artwork. The grounds and gardens are fantastic. France has Versailles but London has Hampton Court!
Deborah_S, Jun 2025
great tour and tour guide was very knowledgeable. I haven't received the group picture that was part of the tour
gelena_k, May 2025
Julie’s historic insights had made our visit quite memorable. There’s something magical about a guide who can captivate not just adults, but children as well—turning a tour into an immersive adventure rather than just a series of facts. Our son’s newfound curiosity about history could be the start of something amazing—who knows what great discoveries or adventures it might lead to! We highly recommend Julie for your next memorable journey through time @ Hampton Court.
Michelle_C, May 2025
Fantastic experience with Thomas! He was so knowledgeable about the Palace and so friendly. He took us through a large portion of the Palace efficiently but never felt rushed and kept us engaged with all of his exciting stories. Then we had a wonderful full high tea across the street on the river Thames which was very nice and the tea was so delicate. After tea we were able to return to the Palace on our own and explore for several more hours. We had such a wonderful day! Definitely one of the best tours we have ever done.
Response from Host, May 2025
Tom is bowled over by your review - come again one day and see our other London Palaces!
Carol_M, Apr 2025
I had a wonderful experience. Julie is filled with knowledge and information about Hampton Court. Having grown up in the area, she has personal memories to share. She is personable, friendly and very professional.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Julie thanks you for your kind words
Karen_M, Apr 2025
it was wonderful! our guide Suzanne was fantastic super knowledgeable and friendly, we enjoyed doing the hampton court tour with her.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We appreciate your review and will pass on your praise of Suzanne
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