Skip the Line: Hampton Court Palace Tickets

London, United Kingdom

See where King Henry VIII wooed his many wives with fast-track entry to Hampton Court Palace. Even better, by purchasing your ticket ahead of time you'll jump the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!

Flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed after acquiring it in the 1520s. The palace's many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. It is set in beautiful formal gardens, which include the famous maze and the Great Vine.

Hampton Court has a designated Family Room, where parents and young children are invited to take a rest from the bustle of the palace. The play equipment is suitable for children aged under five. Family Trails guiding children around the palace are available at the Information Center.

The palace is pushchair friendly and a lift is available if you'd like to access the upper floor without using the stairs.

Hampton Court is just half an hour from Central London by direct train and is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon out of the city!

At least three hours is recommended for your visit to Hampton Court.

Do you want to visit more Royal sites?
Upgrade to the Royal Palaces Pass, including the Tower of London, Hampton Court and Kensington Palace. Your pass comprehends one visit to each attraction and is valid for two years. You'll have plenty of time to explore the stories and intrigues at each site at your leisure, as part of you own itinerary.

USD $22.91

Review by: LeaAnne E	March 2012
I was the first person in the door and wow- what a great place to see! Unless you have an entire day it is impossible to see it all. I only did some of the gardens and Henry VIII palace and the maze- but great! I must go back to see the formal gardens as well as the other half of the palace... so plan on a whole day- lovely weather, beautiful grounds, lots of great history!

Review by: Lisa G	January 2012
Great way to buy tickets

Review by: Dora D	October 2011
Great place to visit. A lot of history and amazing gardens.

Review by: Huseyin R	September 2011
Easy to book, easy to use and fantastic value!

Review by: SUSAN M	August 2011
As it happens there weren't too many people queuing to go in to Hampton Court on the day we visited but even so I totally recommend this product. Both times I have booked viator everything has gone without a hitch so thank you!

Review by: Dan	August 2011
Hampton Court was great. It's a huge place and there is a lot to see. Easily a full day. A great deal of information on Henry the 8th. Henry made huge impacts on maintaining the English kingdom in terms of rebuilding/refurbishment of the palaces. To get there, take the train from Waterloo train station. The last stop is Hampton court. Buy a return ticket at the same time. They can be used at any time. I think the train was running every 30 minutes.

Review by: Rhonda C	August 2011
Wish I had gotten there earlier in the day to enjoy the gardens and the music.

Review by: Edward H	August 2011
No line

Review by: Erica Flemming	July 2011
Love Hampton Court, but there was not much of a line to skip

Review by: Stafford M	July 2011
Fantastic, interesting and lots of fun._br/_ Spend a day here.

Review by: TRACY M	July 2011
Hampton court is well worth doing, only a short train trip from London. The gardens are amazing and the castle is very interesting and well laid out with original furniture and paintings. Take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Review by: TINA L	May 2011
When we went, there were no lines but if there were, I'm sure this would have been a help.

Review by: MINNIE L B	April 2011
I was not able to get my London Pass to use for transportation to hampton Court Palace. Consequently, this was a waste of money.

Review by: Kerry	April 2011
The gardens were beautiful and the maze was fun.

Review by: Rebecca S	March 2011
Hampton Court is beautiful and rich with history. The skip the line pass really wasn't necessary because there wasn't a line this day, but I would imagine during peak travel season it could be quite busy.

Review by: Fiona F	January 2011
Excellent day, the visitor experience at Hampton Court Palace is well thought out and delivered. There is so much to do that we didn't get to do everything (winter opening hours) - will definitely go back! The costumed guides had incredible knowledge, were very engaging and really helped one to understand the life story of the Palace. A fantastic experience.

Review by: Amy H	October 2010
It was definitely nice not to have to wait in line (and there was a considerable line) and the tour was well worth the ticket price, so glad I got to see this beautiful Palace!

Review by: Joan S	September 2010
Due to unexpected medical problems the trip was cut short. I have used Viator in the past and have been very satisfied.

Review by: Margaret T	September 2010
I enjoyed my day at Hamptom Court Palace. I thought the characters were wonderful. I enjoyed the carrage ride and will bring my friends there in the future

Review by: Elaine Y	August 2010
Hampton Court Palace is amazing!

Review by: Teri L	July 2010
Great travel directions supplied by Viator to reach the palace from downtown London and to return. The palace is looking great and so are the gardens which was my main reason for the trip. I like how the palace has added some clever interactive events for guest participation. Both children and adults seemed to enjoy them. Great indoor and outdoor places to grab lunch or a snack, and I especially enjoyed the new garden gift shop in the palace. Note to Viator, the only advance or group ticket window available at the palace is for guests who purchased their entry tickets online from the palace and not other vendors like Viator. I had to go through the regular ticket window...thank goodness for no long line at the regular window or i would have been disappointed. You may want to check this out or revise your promotions.

Review by: Helen Y	July 2010
Wonderful historical palace, most enjoyable experience including a leisurely train trip.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	June 2010
Fantastic day trip, Hampton Court Palace is located just outside central London, approx. 25 min train ride. The tours within the palace were very interesting but make sure to leave enough time for the gardens as they are magnificent, especially in SpringSummer.

Review by: Rosario F, United States of America	June 2010
We truly enjoyed our trip to Hampton Court. We highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great interactive experience with King Henry VIII!

Review by: Sandra P	June 2010
Excellent - very beautiful

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	October 2009
Hampton Court Palace was well worth a look. However there was no queue the day we went.

Review by: Wendy Y, Canada	August 2009
The Palace was magnificent! The only advantage to using Viator was getting the advance ticket. If there was a long line up to get in this would have been an advantage. Make sure you go to the cloak room to get your free cloak. It does help get you in the mood.

Review by: Suzanne H, Australia	July 2009
Hampton Court Palace was excellent, although it would have been easier to buy tickets there than to go to the trouble of buying them in advance from Viator. There were no queues on the Saturday we went in July. There is a lot to do at the palace, and the grounds are beautiful. The ticket includes an excellent audio guide. The apartments from Henry's time and more recent monarchs' times are very interesting. The day we went they had a theme of Henry VIII marrying his 6th wife, and we could be guests at various activities throughout the day.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	June 2009
My best advice is to go out of peak season when there are not many people around.

Review by: Nicholas R, United States of America	May 2009
This was like a fairy tale. It was much better than I expected.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	April 2009
We fully enjoyed our trip. We were pleased we had booked in advance to beat the queue.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	February 2009
Fantastic day out. Well worth the money. Even my 11 and 14 year olds can't wait to go back when the new Henry VIII exhibition opens!!

Review by: Sheana K, United States of America	February 2009
It took about an hour to get there from London by train but I am glad we went. The gardens are very beautiful and it was nice to take a little Tudor tour.

Review by: Sean P, United States of America	November 2008
FANTASTIC day. Gorgeous weather and a splendid castle.

Review by: Stacey P	November 2008
FANTASTIC day. Gorgeous weather and a splendid castle.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	October 2007
It is worth the train ride out to Surrey to visit this palace. The tours are well done and the palace is well maintained. Gorgeous grounds.

Review by: Thomas D, United States of America	October 2007
This is a great and frequently overlooked site.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	September 2007
I am so glad I made my booking through VIATOR.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	June 2007
If you have any interest in the history of the English monarchy, a trip to Hampton Court is not to be missed. The audio tours are supremely easy to use and let you go at your own pace.