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 To Expect
Green Park
Formally known as Upper St James Park, Green Park is the starting point of the tour. We will head away from the crowds to discover quiet spots and discreet passageways that lead away from the regular tours.
St. James's
St James is the main aristocratic quarter of London where the landed gentry and political classes mingled in chocolate houses and taverns that became prestigious clubs in the seventeenth century. You will stroll through little used back streets with their fascinating history
What‘s Included
Entrance to the State Rooms (if selected at check out)
Knowledgeable Guide and Royal history walk
The history of tea drinking in England
Small Group, maximum of 10, typically 4-6 guests
A Private Table at the Afternoon Tea Venue
Afternoon Tea of Sandwiches, Scones & Cakes. (NB: Child Tea is typically for 11 yrs & younger)
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
Options
Tour & Tea -no Entry to Palace
Tour & Tea with Bubbles
Glsss of Bubbles no Pal Entry
Private Tour & Ken Pal Ticket
Palace Entry After Tea: After Tea your ticket gives access to Kensington Palace state rooms for a self guided tour.
Private Option - No Pal Entry
With Private Guide: This option does not include entry to the Palace itself. This can be booked on the official website hrp.org.uk
Tour & Tea with Ken Pal Ticket
Palace Entry after Tea: This option is for the whole tour, afternoon tea & Entry to the Palace after tea. We recommend 90 min to see the State Rooms
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with Simone
Carol c,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon was an absolutely wonderful guide. He had so much interesting information to share with us. We were all fascinated with the history and antidotes Simon shared with us. At the end of the walk we had a lovely tea at the Orangery. I highly recommend this tour; and if you get Simone as your tour guide, you will have an informational and enjoyable time
Tea & bubbles at the palace
Sunshine16910745176,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barbra was very nice and informative! We had a great time.
Fantastic Walking Tour with Simon & A Lovely Tea at Kensington Palac
mardini1976,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the walking tour today in England with our guide, Simon. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable about the history and landmarks we visited. Simon made the tour both informative and enjoyable, sharing interesting stories and details that really brought the places to life. One of the highlights of the day was the tea experience in the Orangery at Kensington Palace. It was a wonderful setting and a perfect way to relax and take in the atmosphere after exploring. The whole experience felt very special and added a memorable touch to the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about the area while having a great time exploring. Simon did an excellent job and truly made the day memorable.
Amazing birthday tour!
L832EBellah,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience with Tom. Really personalised our experience and very knowledgeable. Didn’t rush and accommodated if we needed to take a slower pace. Learnt such a lot from the day and will be revisiting!!
Tour of london
956l nap,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This expérience was very extraodinary. Thanks you Simon for this tour of London. You have been very kind and it was a pleasure for us to make this visit with you.
Simon was a charming,...
Dianne N,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon was a charming, informative guide. We enjoyed our tour very much and highly recommend it to others.
Excellent tour and I learned a lot!
miriamsS1236AE,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Simon! He was very knowledgeable and so friendly. I would love to do another tour with him if in London again!
A memorable afternoon tour
cathyg905,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Simon Taylor our very interesting, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, who gave us a very personalised and interactive tour. Would highly recommend.
Simon is the BEST tour guide
Courtney C,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a personal tour from Simon. His knowledge and his ability to relate all the information to all ages levels was amazing! We were truly blessed to have Simon as our guide today! A very memorable day with our family!
Lovely morning between the palaces with high tea
zylian2017,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely relaxed morning with a casual walk, soaking up the sites of London in a small personalised group. David’s knowledge and experience was exceptional - he took fabulous care of us and ensured a wonderful tour. The high tea went above and beyond to accommodate dietaries, even making special high teas for our children. We were very spoilt! An absolute highlight.
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