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.
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
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
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
883 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very enjoyable experience
Neil S,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I had an extremely enjoyable experience. Our guide around the Gardens, Paul, was very friendly snd knowledgeable, and his sense of humour added greatly to his commentary. Although we live close to London, we weren’t aware of the extent and attractions of Kensington Palace Gardens, and now that we are, will certainly visit again. The tea in the Orangery was very nicely prepared, and served, the surroundings elegant, and the staff courteous and helpful. Thanks to all involved, particularly to Paul.
Excellent tour!
Cathy F,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Paul is a wealth of knowledge about Kensington Gardens and British history. He made sure we saw the tribute statue to Princess Diana. Got us to our tea on time and gave us specific instructions on how to enter the palace.
Absolutely wonderful experience!z
Heather G,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a perfect tour! we had I believe his name was John who ran our tour and was very knowledgeable. Very pleasant. You could tell that he loved doing what he was doing and we all enjoyed it just as well.
Highly recommend
Julie G,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Delightful!! Doug was our tour guide. He adjusted the schedule to meet the needs of our small group. Very informative! The entire experience was memorable.
First hour was a walk...
Laura B,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00First hour was a walk through the gardens, then was the high tea. Make sure to bring an umbrella! Everything was beautiful!
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