The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace on your private table.
First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. After viewing Diana's statue, we will then enjoy the full splendour of High Tea.
. All Food & Beverage Service includes Service Charge.
. The tour itself does not include any gratuities & are entirely at your discretion
. Alcohol is not included. A drinks menu is available when you visit for a
supplementary cost.
- This option does not include Palace Entry (High Season £24.70 at the gate). Choose the "Palace Entry" option to add a ticket to your booking.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for those that find walking difficult
Some park surfaces are uneven and there are steps
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A walk in the gardens with a knowledgeable guide
The 1000 year history of Hyde Park and its Royal Owners
Tea at the Orangery - next to the Palace on private table
Traditional Afternoon Tea of freshly made sandwiches, scones & cakes. Vegan/Veg no Gluten on request
Entry to Kensington Palace (unless selected at check out)
Gratuities
Private transportation
Available at extra cost at the venue
What To Expect
We will meet at Queensway Station
Kensington Gardens
We stroll through the gardens and your guide will outline the history of Hyde Park from 1066 to the current day.
Options
Palace Entry after Tour
Includes Palace Ticket: Entry time to the Royal Palace is set for two hours after the start of the tour.
Duration: 4 hours: Send your email to [email protected] to receive your tickets. Allow 1-2 hours to view all the Palace State Rooms.
Option without Palace Entry
Reviews
909 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical
DanaK,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Doug is an informative, kind tour guide who turned a rainy London afternoon into a magical walk through the gardens. High tea was scrumptious. Highly recommend, especially with Doug.
Pleasant conversation while walking through the park.
Debra L,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00Doug was very warm and enthusiastic. He shared some very interesting information as we walk through the beautiful green spaces. Additionally, he helped my friend and me secure more comfortable seating at the Orangerie for high tea. The only complaint I have is with the Orangerie service; It was lackluster to say the least.
Tour as described, guide...
Kathleen C,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour as described, guide very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the gardens, the castle and the tea. Doug was warm and engaging. The tea was lovely and plentiful!
Informative
Crystal M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was informative, witty, and made us feel at ease. It was perfect to be informed about the history of the Gardens.
Great Experience and Guide
Barbara P,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00You should know the garden tour prior to the tea is more a park setting (with runners and dog walkers) than actual gardens with flowers. Our guide, Paul, is a treasure trove of knowledge with added humor, making it enjoyable as well as interesting. I believe I read in one of the reviews to wear comfshoes. I wore a pair of flats that are normally comfortable but for this tour in the park a pair of sneakers would have been more appropriate. The Palace tour is ca great add on as well.
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