Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea
Overview
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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 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.
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.
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
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Kensington Palace Tour with Guard Change and Afternoon Tea
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Tour Experience
K5853ZSchrisb,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharan was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, organized and professional. We really enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend it.
Book it!
Jen O,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. We had beautiful weather and our guide was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an active tour.
Great day
Stay20151438096,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and Sharan was very knowledgeable. We got to see the king and his motorcade leave Clarence House. It was a lot of walking today but it was well worth it.
Great tour!
Amy R,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny was very knowledgeable about London and showed us so much more than we expected on our tour to Kensington. He was a pleasure to have as a guide. We had a wonderful day! I would highly recommend Danny’s tour!
Our LondonWalk tour with a viewing of the Changing of the Guard,a walk through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and Tea.
Roberta R,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny was an exceptional tour guide who answered all our questions in a friendly and efficient manner. It was a delightful tour with a delicious tea at the end!
Best tea I have ever had
802jerads,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharan was very knowledgeable and very friendly taking us around london. The tea I had was very delicious and delightful.
Amazing walking tour!
Getaway07121979485,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharan was lovely! Knows everything! Wonderful walk and fun for the whole family! Totally worth it! Highly recommend!!
Kensington Palace Tour
Mary K,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophie was our guide and she was excellent and the tour was fantastic. Sophie lead us from Buckingham Palace through Hyde Park and to Kensington Palace. She knew the best placers to get a good picture view, had fast knowledge on the subjects around her as she guided us on a 3 1/2 hour tour to Kensington Palace where we had our Afternoon Tea. She left us when we started our Kensington Palace tour. She did a wonderful job. I highly recommend Sophie
Excellent tour guide
Wander645235,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny was excellent! Very friendly, knowledgeable and would tell the stories with a lot of excitement, which got us even more excited. We got way more than we expected in this tour!
Great Tour
Ed B,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide Great tour , lots of walking Great afternoon tea Danny is and excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful
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