The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace.

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.

. The Palace Tea Room can be closed at short notice. In these rare cases, we arrange for High Tea in a prestigious alternative venue.

- 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

Exceptionally the Orangery can close for Royal events & we take tea at an alternative prestige venue

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

•Admission Not Applicable

Kensington Gardens

We stroll through the gardens and your guide will outline the history of Hyde Park from 1066 to the current day.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Option without Palace Entry

Palace Entry after Tour

Includes Palace Ticket: After tea visit the Palace. Entry is at 12 noon for 10am tours and at 2pm for 12 noon tours.
Duration: 4 hours: Please allow 1-2 hours to view all the Palace State Rooms (audio guide available in multiple languages)

Reviews

4.58

830 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

670

Doug was an awesome tour...
Anela A,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Doug was an awesome tour guide! My husband and I had a great time learning about London’s history, sight seeing Kensington Palace/Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, and having tea at The Orangery— great service!
We enjoyed Kensington...
Victoria G,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We enjoyed Kensington Palace and the tea. We would recommend it. I loved Queen Victoria’s garden too.
Great your guide, David....
Maia N,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great your guide, David. Very knowledgeable. We Hyde park tour and wonderful afternoon tea. Great experience. Very good tea and deserts. Even had gluten free good options for me.
High Quality High Tea
Sean S,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The experience was very enjoyable, and you get a true high tea experience with good food and good tea. There were lots of tea options, and other beverages were available for non-tea lovers. Staff was attentive and provided good service.
A great experience in Kensington
Jane P,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed the high tea and Kensington Gardens. The gardens are such a serene and peaceful place. The tea was great and the food was delicious.