Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step into British royal tradition with a full-day experience covering London’s finest royal sites and ceremonies. From the best vantage point of Buckingham Palace's iconic Changing of the Guard to a visit to Kensington Palace complete with a traditional afternoon tea, you'll explore centuries of royal history as you hear tales of Queen Victoria, Princess Diana, and more. With all logistics taken care of—including pre-reserved access with an audio guide to Kensington Palace—this royal London tour is a perfect day out for anyone captivated by British history and regal charm.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour is in English.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

This is a walking tour so guests should be able to walk at least 3 miles without difficulty.

Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled at very short notice, especially in wet weather and can be decided as late as 10:45am on the day. The tour will still run with an alternative itinerary.

Kensington Palace is Self guided with audio guide.

Please note that for security reasons bag searches might take place at Kensington Palace

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Afternoon tea at the Orangery

Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace

Audio guide at Kensington Palace

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Guard's Division Memorial

Start your royal London tour at the Guards Memorial, where your guide will introduce the British regiments that guard the royal palaces.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Changing of the Guard

Settle in for a front-row view of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. While most tourists jostle for space in front of the palace, they'll actually miss most of the main event! Instead, your guide will lead you to the perfect vantage point to see the full spectacle of the New Guard's arrival with a band, and share interesting insights about this celebrated British tradition.

1 hour 15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Kensington Palace Tour with Guard Change and Afternoon Tea

Reviews

4.29

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unfortunate
Bernadette B,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Unfortunately we went to the published starting point and this was incorrect hence we did not make our scheduled tour. Most regrettable to say the least. I would like my money returned. Tour operator did not connect w us before the tour to inform us.
Walking tea time
Shawn C,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Sue was an amazing tour guide. We had a great walk about St. James Park, Hyde Park and Kensington gardens and finished with a lovely tea!
Danny was absolute...
Yolonda S,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Danny was absolute great!! He was engaging. He tailored the talk to our interest. Bridgerton or Tudors anyone😉. Highly recommend. The tea at the end of the tour was delicious. Loved touring Kensington palace. Diana’s former residence.
A lot of history and...
Rebecca C,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A lot of history and walking. Sophie was an excellent guide and had knowledge of when and where to be for the best spot of Sunday Parade. Tea at the Orangery was excellent.
Kensington Classic
Mark Z,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Donny was a fantastic guide with a background in architecture and teaching as well as he grew up in the surrounding area. He was able to bring the past to us in eloquent fashion and we thoroughly enjoyed his storytelling and his extremely witty sidebars. I highly recommend this tour with Donny!