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Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea

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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

1

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
2

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

4.39

31 reviews

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  • Highly recommend

    Gina O,

    Oct 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour! My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour wasn’t rushed- we had plenty of time to walk through the park (saw the rose garden, princes Diana Memorial Fountain, etc.). Afternoon tea at the Orangery was delicious! The palace was beautiful.

  • Trip was canceled but I...

    Maria B,

    Oct 6, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Trip was canceled but I was able to book directly to through palace the same day on Sunday October 5

  • We had a very nice time...

    David Z,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a very nice time and enjoyed the tour along with our tour guide Sue!! Highly recommend it! Thank you

  • Kensington Palace with High Tea at the Orangery.

    Francesca D,

    Aug 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Suzanna was an absolute pleasure and guided us with loads of information and wonderful anecdotes of many facts about our new favorite city. You will love her presentation and have great fun along the way.

  • 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.

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4.39
31 reviews
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