Guided Tours

Welcome to Harewood House

Discover the magnificent State Floor at Harewood with your very own expert guide. You will learn about key moments in the history of the house and family and how the royal household has changed since its creation. Allow 1 hour, £5.00 per person, minimum charges apply.

House Tours are available at 10.15AM, prior to the House opening, or at 3.15pm, after the House closes to the general public, giving your group exclusive access to the House. 

Stories of Harewood House Tour

Our experienced guides will give you an in depth tour of the State Floor and Below Stairs. Learn about the collections and how these rare treasures tell Harewood’s story. Discover secret doors and passages as you go behind the scenes to parts of the House rarely seen by visitors. Allow 1h30, £7 per person, minimum charges apply.

House Tours are available at 10.15AM, prior to the House opening, or at 3.15pm, after the House closes to the general public, giving your group exclusive access to the House. 

Specialist House Tour

Experience Harewood with the ultimate private tour. Tailor made for your group, the tour can focus on a subject of your choice. See inside some of Thomas Chippendale’s greatest masterpieces, explore the rich collection of watercolours or discover the Renaissance paintings collected by the 6th Earl and Princess Mary. Please contact us for further information and to discuss your tailor made visit. Allow at least 2 hours, £25.00 each, minimum charges apply. 

Bespoke & Curatorial tours available on request, please contact 0113 21 1017 or groups@harewood.org to discuss your requirements.

Welcome to Harewood's Gardens

Join one of our expert gardens on the Terrace and enjoy an overview of Harewood’s gardening history and current planting schemes with an informative tour from our expert gardeners. Allow 1 hour, £5.00 each, minimum charges apply. 

Welcome to Harewood's Bird Garden

Discover our award winning Bird Garden, home to over forty species of birds from around the world such as our critically endangered Bali Starling or view our ever popular colony of Humboldt penguins. Learn more about their characteristics, how our team care for them and what makes them unique. Allow 1 hour, £5.00 each