Henry VIII's palace
The best Hampton Court Palace tours
Guided visits, afternoon tea, a river bike ride and Windsor combos. Here is which to book, and how to get there from London.
See our 5 picks
Hampton Court Palace is an easy half day, a short train ride from Waterloo. Guided tours start from €106 with Windsor, or from €183 with afternoon tea.
An adult ticket is £29.00 on the palace's site. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 5 picks for Hampton Court Palace
Two group tours, then three private ones for small groups. All five have free cancellation.
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from €106 per person Our top pick 7–9 hours 4.6 (157) reviews on GetYourGuide
Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace
Two royal homes in one day by coach, with a short bus tour of London. Entry to both is included if you choose that option.
Best for Visitors who want Windsor too
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from €183 per person 2 h 30 min 4.9 (86) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided tour with afternoon tea
A guided visit, then a full afternoon tea in a period setting. You also get a full-day ticket to explore on your own. It meets at Hampton Court station.
Best for Couples and food lovers
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from €358 per group up to 4 3 h 30 min 5.0 (28) reviews on GetYourGuide
River Thames bike tour to the palace
A 3.5-hour guided ride along the Thames from Richmond station. You pass the remains of Richmond Palace and Ham House. The price is per group of up to 4.
Best for Active groups of up to 4
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from €1,049 per group up to 6 8 hours 4.9 (14) reviews on GetYourGuide
Windsor and Hampton Court by black taxi
A private 8-hour day in a London black taxi, with pickup in central London. The driver is a guide. The price is per group of up to 6.
Best for Families and groups of up to 6
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from €382 per person 5 hours 5.0 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private tour with fast-track entry
Private transport, a fast-track pass and a multimedia audio guide. You see the royal state rooms and the Great Vine.
Best for Visitors who want it all planned
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Hampton Court Palace tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Entry included? | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace | €106 per person | 7–9 hours | Meeting point | If you choose that option | Visitors who want Windsor too | The best-reviewed way to see both palaces in a day, with 4.6 from 157 reviews. |
| Guided tour with afternoon tea | €183 per person | 2 h 30 min | Meeting point | Yes, full-day ticket | Couples and food lovers | It solves lunch on the day, with 4.9 from 86 reviews. |
| River Thames bike tour to the palace | €358 per group up to 4 | 3 h 30 min | Meeting point | No, entry is extra | Active groups of up to 4 | The only pick by the river, with 5.0 from 28 reviews. |
| Windsor and Hampton Court by black taxi | €1,049 per group up to 6 | 8 hours | Pickup included | No, entry fees are extra | Families and groups of up to 6 | Door-to-door with a guide, with 4.9 from 14 reviews. |
| Private tour with fast-track entry | €382 per person | 5 hours | Pickup included | Yes | Visitors who want it all planned | Entry and transport in one, though with only 4 reviews so far. |
Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace
€106 per person7–9 hours 4.6 (157)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Entry included?
- If you choose that option
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want Windsor too
- Why we picked it
- The best-reviewed way to see both palaces in a day, with 4.6 from 157 reviews.
Guided tour with afternoon tea
€183 per person2 h 30 min 4.9 (86)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Entry included?
- Yes, full-day ticket
- Who it suits
- Couples and food lovers
- Why we picked it
- It solves lunch on the day, with 4.9 from 86 reviews.
River Thames bike tour to the palace
€358 per group up to 43 h 30 min 5.0 (28)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Entry included?
- No, entry is extra
- Who it suits
- Active groups of up to 4
- Why we picked it
- The only pick by the river, with 5.0 from 28 reviews.
Windsor and Hampton Court by black taxi
€1,049 per group up to 68 hours 4.9 (14)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Entry included?
- No, entry fees are extra
- Who it suits
- Families and groups of up to 6
- Why we picked it
- Door-to-door with a guide, with 4.9 from 14 reviews.
Private tour with fast-track entry
€382 per person5 hours 5.0 (4)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Entry included?
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want it all planned
- Why we picked it
- Entry and transport in one, though with only 4 reviews so far.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Private option: Guided tour with afternoon tea; River Thames bike tour to the palace; Windsor and Hampton Court by black taxi; Private tour with fast-track entry.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
What you see at Hampton Court
Hampton Court is the Tudor palace of King Henry VIII. You can walk through the State Apartments and the gardens.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until spring 2027.
- Henry VIII's State Apartments: the rooms of the Tudor king.
- The Tudor Kitchens: where food for the court was cooked over open fires.
- The Great Vine: a famous old grapevine in the gardens.
- The gardens: lawns, clipped yews and the Long Water canal.
Hampton Court Palace tickets and hours
An adult ticket costs £29.00 and a child (5–15) £14.50, on the palace's site. Prices change between peak and off-peak days, and booking ahead is advised.
In winter, the palace opens 10:00 to 16:30. The last entry slot is 14:30 to 15:00.
Christmas closures in 2026
The "Winter Palace" Christmas season runs from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The palace is closed on 30 November, 1 December, 7–8 December, 14–15 December and 24–26 December 2026.
Hampton Court and the Tower of London
Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that runs Hampton Court, also runs the Tower of London. Its members get in free, with membership from £65 a year.
No ticket covers both; book each one on its own.
Windsor and Hampton Court in one day
The easiest way to see both is a coach tour. The Windsor and Hampton Court tour takes 7 to 9 hours and starts from €106.
For a private day, the black taxi tour covers both palaces and picks you up in central London. More trips are on our day trips from London page.
London to Hampton Court by train or river
The train is the simple way. Trains run from London Waterloo to Hampton Court station. The afternoon-tea tour meets at that station.
There is no regular river boat from central London. To travel by the river, the bike tour follows the Thames from Richmond.
For trains and the Tube in London, see getting around London.
Booking tips for Hampton Court
Check what is included
The bike tour and the black taxi tour do not include palace entry. Add £29.00 per adult for that.
Plan your food
The afternoon-tea tour includes a full tea. On other tours, food and drink are extra, so bring a snack.
Book a slot early in winter
The last entry slot in winter is 14:30 to 15:00. Arrive in the morning to see it all.
Avoid the December closures
The palace closes on several Monday and Tuesday dates in December 2026. Check the list above.
Hampton Court Palace: questions and answers
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