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 To Expect
A Stroll through the Gardens to see the sights & learn of 1000 years of Royal History culminates with a view of Diana's Statue & Afternoon Tea in the grounds of the Palace
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
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
945 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, great experience
Deb S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was wonderful and customised the tour to us! High Tea was lovely and the Palace tour is well worth it
One Of the Best Tours Booked
Joyce B,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Doug, was one of the best we’ve had on trips we have booked on Viator. We were introduced to the park, and the friendly swans,. We also saw the lovely tribute to Princess Diana. The High tea was in the Orangerie and was absolutely gorgeous. High tea was an event not to be missed and we weren’t rushed. Kensington Palace did not disappoint either! Great tour and guide!
Paul was great!
Giselle O,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a great tour guide! The tour of Kensington park/gardens was quicker than we anticipated but Paul was very engaging and pointed out a lot of things we would’ve missed if we’d gone on our own. Tea at the Orangery was good, too!
You can book directly for...
Douglas H,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can book directly for tea at the Orangerie… or take this delightful tour of the garden and learn the history of what you’re looking at, followed by tea! Highly reco the tour approach, which gives you great insights into the park and gardens.
The High Tea was elegant...
Julie M,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The High Tea was elegant and lovely! Doug, our guide gave a fascinating history of the customs of high tea and tea in general.
Knowledgeable guide....
Janelle M,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable guide. Great outdoor activity with kids. Lovely first time high tea experience. We did not do the palace tour but if no kids, probably would have booked that too.
Great Experience would 100% recomend!
Samantha J,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From the start the meeting place was very clear. Our guide was prompt and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed learning all of the history about Kensington and the Royal Family. The tea was lovely and the staff was very kind.
Kensington Garden tour with High Tea at Palace
wmcol,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed to walking tour through Kensington Gardens. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. The High Tea at the palace was wonderful and will be remembered as my favorite part.
Great, but not what I expected
Delilah H,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was an enjoyable tour, I don't feel like the description before booking is accurate enough. The main focus of this tour is the walk through Kensigton Gardens. I was chatting with another person on the tour and they agreed they didn't even realize there was a portion where we walked through the gardens. The tea felt very rushed, which was my main reason for booking this tour. The tea was absolutely amazing, but if you booked the portion where you were doing the self guided tour of Kensigton Palace, you were rushed through tea to go to the palace. So as great as each piece was, the highlight of the tour was the most rushed piece.
Paul was awesome. Even...
RoseMarie P,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was awesome. Even though it was cold and raining he made it very enjoyable and informative. A wealth of history..
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