About

Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens. The original Tudor Hampton Court Palace was begun by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century, but it soon attracted the attention of Henry VIII, who brought all his six wives here. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and famous features such as the Maze and the Great Vine, the palace has been the setting for many nationally important events.

When William III and Mary II (1689-1702) took the throne in 1689, they commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to build an elegant new baroque palace. Later, Georgian kings and princes occupied the splendid interiors. When the royals left in 1737, impoverished 'grace and favour' aristocrats moved in.
Queen Victoria opened the palace to the public in 1838. It has remained a magnet for millions of visitors, drawn to the grandeur, the ghosts and the fabulous art collection.
Your day will start from the moment you get picked up from your hotel by your very own chauffer driven vehicle. Your driver will give live commentary of all the sites you will be seeing during your journey to Hampton Court Palace. You will be dropped of inside the palace very own car park. Your driver will not be able to accompany you inside the Palace due to UK regulations. However you will be given all the information you need to have a stress free tour of the Palace. You will make your way to the main entrance, Were you will be ushered in through the fast track entry lane. You will have the tickets in your possession before the journey to the Place. At the entrance you will also be provided with Multimedia audio guides. There are cafeteria's inside the Palace compound if you want a sandwich or a coffee. After the end of the tour you will be picked up from the car park by your driver, who will then drive you back to your hotel or your chosen drop off place.