Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace
Description
Ex State Apartment Warder having worked at the Palace for over 18 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 tales tour (same duration & times) suitable for adults and children. Please mention this when you book.
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Itinerary
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(284)
We loved our afternoon with Sheila, who is not just an expert on the site and its history but a gifted storyteller as well. We were a group of just two and she tailored the tour to our interests and made the history come alive. We learned so much more about Hampton Court and its place in English history than we would have been able to on our own as first-time visitors. Thank you Sheila 🩷
Hi Lorisa, Thank you for taking the time to review my tour, and for the lovely feedback. It as my pleasure to take you and your Mum on tour , and I’m so pleased you had an enjoyable time! Regards Sheila
This was the most amazing experience because of our exceptional guide! We have told many people that this was the highlight of our 10 days exploring England🙌👏
Hi Christine Thank you for the amazing review, I’m overwhelmed . I am soo glad you enjoyed your tour , and very happy that I brought Hampton Courts wonderful History alive for you! Regards Sheila
Shelia was fantastic! She kept the kids entertained and adults engaged. I would recommend Shelia to anyone.
Hi Ashley, Thank you for the lovely review. It was my pleasure to take your family on tour. I hope Charlie and Avery remember some of the stories., and I do hope the rest of your holiday is as enjoyable! Regards Sheila
Sheila's tour was pure magic! Brilliant knowledge, wonderfully entertaining & incredibly kind. Hampton Court came alive! Highly recommend!
Hi Angel, Thank you for the lovely review., it was my pleasure to take such a lovely family on tour , especially Tommy he kept me entertained! I hope rest of your holiday is as enjoyable. Regards Sheila
Our guide Sheila was absolutely wonderful! Very knowledgeable, great story teller and very thoughtful and accommodating. She made sure we saw and experienced all the historical aspects we were interested in and created a brilliant, feel good atmosphere. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her highly to anyone. We plan to do another tour with her in the future! Thank you Sheila!
Hi Rachel, Thank you soo much for taking the time, to leave me such a wonderful review. It was pleasure to take you and Sophia on tour of my favourite place, and share some of its intriguing history with you both! Regards Sheila
I honestly never write reviews, but our private tour of Hampton Court with Sheila was so incredible that I just had to. Sheila is a total professional and just so fun to walk around with. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, but instead of just reciting dry history facts, she brought the whole place to life. She even shared a bunch of super cool, lesser-known stories that you'd never find in a regular guidebook, which made the whole day feel really special. If you want a guide who is brilliant, engaging, and genuinely awesome, definitely book with Sheila. She made our visit unforgettable!
Hi Kelsey, Thank you so much for taking the time to review my tour, and the lovely feedback!! You and Michael were a pleasure to entertain ,laughing and grimacing at all the stories( in all the right places), , it made my job super easy! I hope the rest of your vacation was enjoyable. Regards Sheila
Sheila was extremely knowledgeable, having worked as a staffer at Hampton Court for 14 years. She gave an excellent tour, and answered every one of my questions thoroughly and clearly
Hi Alan, Thank you for the lovely review. It was my pleasure to take such a lovely, historicaly inquisitive gentleman on tour!
Sheila is a fantastic guide. Generous with her time, steeped in the history of Hampton Court Palace, and able to tailor the tour to everyone’s needs and interests. Highly recommend!
Hi Frederic, Thank you for taking the time to review my tour and the lovely feedback. You were all such a delight to guide for , it made mr job very easy. I hope Kes is now feeling much better, and wish her well with all her up and coming projects! Regards Sheila
It was wonderful. Our guide was very nice and very knowledgeable. Sheila was very experienced and knew the answers to all our questions. We will definitely book her again for our next trip.
Hi Stacy, It was my pleasure to guide for you and John. Thank you for taking the time to write me a lovely review. Look forward to seeing you again, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation ! Regards Sheila
We highly recommend Viator and Sheila She was very knowledgeable and professional. Asked about our interests and accommodated mother who was on a mobility scooter. We got so much more from a knowledgeable guide vs the head phones!
Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It was my pleasure to guide for you especially De-Etta who was so full of life!! I hope the rest of your holiday is as enjoyable! Regards Sheila
