Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace with Award-Winning Architectural Historian
Overview
Enjoy a private bespoke tour of Hampton Court Palace, the home of thirteen English monarchs, with an award-winning architectural historian.
Drawing on expertise built over many years working at the palace and writing about its history, I tailor my tours to your interests. I can offer an overview of the history of the palace and its most famous inhabitants – including Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I – or something more specific, such as a tour of the palace’s baroque architecture or many artistic treasures.
I pride myself on providing guests with stories about the palace which are not only fascinating, but well researched and accurate! As an historian, I keep up to date with the latest research and am able to share hidden gems and aspects of the palace's history that go unseen or are commonly misunderstood.
What's Included
- Was awarded the Hawksmoor Medal by the SAHGB for one of his research papers on the palace's history.
- Previously worked as an Architectural Investigator, researching the history of buildings.
- He holds a masters in architectural history, for which he was awarded a distinction.
- A private tour of Hampton Court Palace with James, who first started working at the palace in 2014.
- Gives talks for the public, staff and volunteers at Hampton Court Palace.
- Transport
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hampton Court Palace
Meeting Location
Hampton Court Way
Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Hampton Court Palace
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Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Was awarded the Hawksmoor Medal by the SAHGB for one of his research papers on the palace's history.
- Previously worked as an Architectural Investigator, researching the history of buildings.
- He holds a masters in architectural history, for which he was awarded a distinction.
- A private tour of Hampton Court Palace with James, who first started working at the palace in 2014.
- Gives talks for the public, staff and volunteers at Hampton Court Palace.
- Transport.
- Food and drink.
- Gratuities.
- Hampton Court Palace.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace with Award-Winning Architectural Historian is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace with Award-Winning Architectural Historian will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Was awarded the Hawksmoor Medal by the SAHGB for one of his research papers on the palace's history.
- Previously worked as an Architectural Investigator, researching the history of buildings.
- He holds a masters in architectural history, for which he was awarded a distinction.
- A private tour of Hampton Court Palace with James, who first started working at the palace in 2014.
- Gives talks for the public, staff and volunteers at Hampton Court Palace.
- Transport
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hampton Court Palace
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
