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 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

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: 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.

Reviews

4.60

920 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

747

Perfect
Hani A,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a perfect experience with a very friendly tour guide I will recommend it to our friends and family
Not Completely Without Tea
Marvin W,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A trip to London would not be complete without going to the Kensington High Tea. The food and experience was amazing. The tour of the Palace was not as impressive; however, if you’re interested in seeing the place where Princess Diana spent her time in London after marrying Prince Charles, it’s worth the visit.
Paul, our guide, was very helpful
Karen L,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wear comfortable shoes for the walk in the park. Tea was delightful and quite filling. Highly recommend.
Highlight of Our London Holiday
AEDkitty16,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After spending a glorious day with Simon, our tour guide, I truly felt that I had experienced the heart of London. Simon possesses the rare qualities that combine a deep historical knowledge of London and its royalty along with magical personal experiences in the fine arts realm - add a pinch of his whimsy, and you have a memorable experience! Simon’s enthusiasm allowed us to experience the deep love of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as we explored the Italian Gardens. We leisurely strolled alongside The Serpentine, Peter Pan statue, Prince Albert’s breathtaking memorial, Queen Victoria’s regal statue and the serene sunken gardens where Princess Diana’s memorial is located. Throughout our walk Simon narrated Hyde Park’s history and legends, along with interesting snippets on the flora and fauna that call Hyde Park home. High Tea at The Orangery was unbelievable as Simon continued sharing his knowledge on the historical origin of the teas, sandwiches and pastries. Kensington Palace and its grounds were picture perfect. I would return to London tomorrow if I knew I could spend another day captured in the magical moments Simon so graciously shared with us.
Fun experience
Heather R,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Our tour was fantastic. I have been through the park many times, but learned a few things along the way- 10/10. Kensington Palace is always a lovely time- 10/10. The highlight for my friends and I was trying the tea. Overall, we gave the tea about a 7/10. It was good, but we’ve had better.
London High Class
45mihaelap,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
London high class, beautiful autumn colours, peaceful and calm, perfect stroll anybseason and for everyone. Just check it out!
Lovely day out
Adelec5411,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went to Kensington Palace with my mum and daughter, we all thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Everything about this Palace is lovely. Easy walking distance of tube, lovely grounds. Staff helpful and brilliant shop treated myself to a lush towel!
Highly recommend
Diane S,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a delightful high tea at Kensington Gardens & Palace! The tour through the park was amazing; it’s such a beautiful park. The atmosphere for the high tea was elegant, and the treats were delicious. Our wonderful tour guide Doug made the whole experience truly special with his knowledge, warmth, and charm. A perfect afternoon in every way!
really disappointed
kitldo,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
walk in the park, lovely. pretentious not-very-good tea sandwhich lunch bland and not particularly tasty,,,biggest disappointment was the big deal admission to the palace...dreadful and not worth the time. save your money and go to the theatre instead
While a little pricey…...
Alise A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
While a little pricey… the walking tour and tea was amazing! Paul (our guide) gave us a great walking tour prior to the tea and the tea afterwards was amazing. Highly recommend!