Hampton Court VIP: Private Palace Secrets Unveiled
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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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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Ramon_M, 12/12/2025 2:47:25 PM
Sheila was an excellent guide, very informative. She tailored the information to our interest and kept it lively.
Claudia_F, 11/5/2025 11:42:40 AM
Our guide, Sheila Dunsmore, was expert in her knowledge of Hampton Court Palace, and held our attention throughout the entire tour! She asked what we wanted out of the tour, and 100% delivered on what we requested. Sheila was a pleasure to have as our guide!
Cynthia_F, 11/2/2025 5:28:55 AM
Sheila Dunsmore is fantastic! She took us all over Hampton Court. She started the tour by asking what kind of tour we wanted so she could cater to our expectations. She is a wealth of knowledge about the architecture, history and people associated with the palace. It was so much better than listening to an audio tour. We could stop where we wanted, ask questions and even got to hear a ghost story. If you want a fantastic tour guide, pick Sheila.
Christina_A, 10/18/2025 1:17:49 PM
She has detail knowledge of the Palace. Her knowledge of history was excellent; she was patient with questions. She told the history in a well crafted manner with the proper amount of visual prop.
Connie_P, 10/16/2025 3:06:59 PM
This was wonderful experience. Sheila, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and readily fed us tons of interesting facts that made our limited knowledge come alive. The time flew by & we surprised at just how much we did not know.
Catherine_T, 10/16/2025 12:28:57 PM
Had an amazing tour from Sheila today. She sure knows her stuff! Very much appreciated how she geared the tour towards my interests. I had high expectations based on other reviews and they were exceeded. Thanks Sheila for an amazing first time experience, can't wait to come back!
4trevora, 10/13/2025 4:00:53 PM
Sheila was fantastic! A wealth of knowledge and super patient with our kids. She kept all our attention with her story-telling! We truly enjoyed our day and left wishing we had more time with her. Don’t hesitate- book with Sheila!
Anya_E, 10/13/2025 6:58:18 AM
Sheila is fantastic! Her tour was fascinating from start to finish, we had a wonderful time wandering the hallowed halls of the palace with her and came away full of stories. She's incredibly knowledgable about the vast history of the Tudors and the reign of Henry VIII (and his many, many wives), alongside her incredible knowledge of Hampton Court. We really got a true insider's look at the palace and those who have inhabited it throughout history, both living and paranormal. Overall Shiela gives a professional tour which delivers a very interesting and concise roundup of an historical masterpiece. We would 100% recommend, especially Mick!
Diane_C, 10/5/2025 5:55:23 AM
Sheila’s knowledge and skill in making history come alive was exceptional. She made it very interesting and the tour was so informative.
James_M, 10/3/2025 10:06:29 AM
Sheila was a great guide, very knowledgeable and enjoyable. She has been giving tours at the palace a long time, and worked there before becoming a private guide. So she knows about the behind the scenes too. She tailored the tour to our interests and kept checking in to find out if there was anything else we wanted to see.
- 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
Departure point
West Gate - Main entrance (down drive) to Palace (not large gates by main road)Return details
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.Redemption
Please note my tour does not include the entrance fee to Hampton Court Palace. The Palace re-opens on Thursday 20th May 2021. Entrance fees are; Adult £25.30, Concession £20.20, Children (5-15yo) £12.60. This includes gardens and any exhibitions.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund






