Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Ex State Apartment Warder having worked at the Palace for over 14 years.
Highly knowledgeable, having done many previous tours for Functions, Events and VIPs.
A comprehensive tour of Hampton Court palace tailored to your historic interests. .
I cover all aspects of the Palace's history including tales of Henry VIII, Ghostly stories, Grace & Favour, and all others who have lived there.
I am a bubbly person who loves meeting new people & sharing the Palace history and engaging tales, that I can also tailor specifically for children as required.
I also offer a ghostly tails tour (same duration & times) suitable for adults and children. Please mention this when you book.
Sheila also specializes in Ghost, LGBTQ+ & Grace and Favour tours
Personal Tour with your own knowledgeable guide.
Sheila also takes tours for the Palace & Functions & Events
Sheila has worked at Hampton Court for 16 years
Sheila has a Level 2 Accreditation from the Institute of Tourist Guiding
Sheila has an EDI Level 3 Diploma in Cultural Heritage (learning & interpretation)
Entrance fee to Palace not included. Approx. £25 pp, concessions available, children under 5 free.
Food & Drink
Gratuities
Departure Point
Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK
West Gate - Main entrance (down drive) to Palace (not large gates by main road)
Return Details
Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK
West Gate - Main entrance (down drive) to Palace (not large gates by main road)
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, United Kingdom A comprehensive tour of Hampton Court palace tailored to your historic interests. I can also be in Tudor or Victorian authentic costume (note, no adults allowed in period costume). Children can wear what they like!
I cover all aspects of the Palace's history including tales of Henry VIII, Ghostly stories, Grace & Favour, and all others who have lived there.
You will see a Palace in two halves, half Tudor, half Baroque. Highlights include Henry's Great Hall, the Haunted Gallery, King Williams spectacular Staircase, Guard Chamber and the beautiful Versailles style gardens. 240 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Kathy_p
04 Aug 2025
Sheila was an amazing guide who went out of her way to communicate with us about the tour! We highly recommend her!
Marguerite_S
03 Aug 2025
Shiela was a wonderful knowledgeable tour guide. She knows all the details and secrets of Hampton Court Palace. The tour was very interesting, enjoyable and informative. She answered any questions we had and made the tour a wonderful experience.
T4260PElisak
03 Aug 2025
Sheila was wonderful, on time, informative and gave a tour guided towards my specific interests. You could tell she knew Hampton Court like the back of her hand. Won't hesitate to recommend her.
This tour in
London
is organized by
Sheila Dunsmore
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