Overview
This tour is for visitors who want to focus an in-depth exploration of the 16th century Tudor side of Hampton Court Palace and to explore history where it happened; the life, loves and intrigues of Henry VIII, his six wives and children. Your guide, Sarah, aka Hampton Court Tour Guide, is a social historian, storyteller and expert on the 16th century Tudor period. She is a qualified professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide and has worked at Hampton Court Palace as a member of staff since 2008, she has been interviewed on the BBC and acknowledged by authors, so is ideally placed to impart the secrets of those who have lived, worked and died within the palace walls. Chapel may be closed on Sundays. Entrance fees excluded. Hampton Court Palace is a 'Palace of two halves'; the 16th century Tudor 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.
- Expert insider knowledge of the architecture, artworks and history
- Sarah has worked as a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace since 2008
- Private guided tour with Sarah, accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding, White Badge
