Buckingham Palace, St James Palace & Tea at Kensington Palace
Overview
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2 hours
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See Three Palaces & experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea in Royal surroundings in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners & higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’ & its Tudor palace - where the King was proclaimed monarch.
On Changing of the Guard mornings, witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James before following the band to Buckingham Palace. Stroll to Wellington Arch & hop onto an iconic red bus for a short ride to the Royal Albert Hall.
Step into beautiful Kensington Gardens & hear of a 1000 years of history, See Princess Diana's Statue & stroll through manicured parkland to the 300 year old Tea Room established by Queen Anne. Enjoy a full Afternoon Tea of delicious sandwiches, scones & cakes with a selection of teas. Dietary preferences are catered for, & a children's tea provided for youngsters.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan & Halal on prior request
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable Guide and Royal history walk
The history of tea drinking in England
Afternoon Tea of Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes, prepared daily in house.
Small Group, maximum of 10, typically 4-6 guests
Private Transport
No entrance to Palaces / Walking tour (unless selected at check out)
Bus fare - please bring a Contactless Card or Oyster Card
Can be purchased during the tea service
What To Expect
Spencer House
Spencer House at the end of the small street. Built between 1756-1766 for John, first Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) it is London’s finest surviving eighteenth-century town house.
St. James's
Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in May 1819, and spent most of her early life there until she ascended to the throne in 1837. The statue was made to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887 but took some years to complete. It was commissioned by the Kensington Golden Jubilee Memorial Executive Committee, who sought design proposals. Princess Louise was reluctant to take up a commission to sculpt her mother, but was persuaded to make a model by her friend, the artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema. She submitted her entry anonymously, and it was selected by the judging panel. Princess Louise was herself resident at Kensington Palace, and she sculpted the statue at her studio there (although some press reports suggested it was made by her tutor Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm). The completed sculpture was unveiled by Queen Victoria on 28 June 1893.
Options
Small Group with Bubbles
A glass of Sparkling Wine
Tour & Tea -no Entry to Palace
Kensington Palace Tickets
Palace Entry after Tea: This option is for the whole tour, afternoon tea & Entry to the Palace at 1 pm. We recommend 90 min to see the State Rooms
Private Option
With Private Guide & Bubbles: This option does not include Entry to the Palace itself
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Royal Palaces
Joanne W,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tea at Kensington Palace was a lovely experience- especially since my guide was so knowledgeable and engaging.
Jennifer
Jennifer S,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a walking tour but it was not overly athletic- which was good. We got to see Buckingham Palace and then we got to tour the gardens at Kensington Palace. Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly.
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Erin N,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Simon was a wonderful tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, witty, and fun. We enjoyed strolling and listening to the history. Tea at the end was lovely. Perfect London day. Thank you!
Simon is great!
PEDRO C,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Simon was amazing! We had a wonderful time and did learn so much about London, England and its history. We ended with tea by the beautiful Kensington Palace. Everyone loved the experience.
Royal houses walking tour with Simon
Nancy B,
Feb 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The event/walk was really, really informative and fun because of our guide, Simon Taylor. He made it so much more than I anticipated. (And the High Tea was to die for!)
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