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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
982 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A really excellent...
mary k,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A really excellent experience. Guide was extremely knowledgeable. Saw tons of gorgeous rooms. The Tea at the end was first class, just delightful!
Dress comfortably...
Tyrone E,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dress comfortably (especially comfortable shoes) and be prepared to spend time to adequately experience the tour.
Kensington Palace problem!
Penny F,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I paid for the palace tour and did not get it! They sub contracted with another tour group who did not give me my tickets and I still have not received a refund from Viator! I had to purchase three more tickets to get into the palace!
Portia was excellent and...
Barb D,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Portia was excellent and was very helpful to my sister-in-law when she left her purse in an Uber. She is very considerate informative!
Wells visit to Kensington Palace
Samuel W,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour guide was excellent. He knew we have mobility issues so he amended the tour to facilitate our needs
Charming and memorable London experience
Melanie B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on the Kensington Gardens and afternoon tea excursion with Doug. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the entire tour. The pace of the tour was relaxed and perfect. Loved the tea service!
Excellent
leslio935,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Doug was excellent! He was knowledgeable and personable - a true delight!
Not impressed!
mo75jo,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I was expecting more from this palace but was not impressed. I think it needs more upkeeping, and inside not much impressed to what I’ve seen. Because of historical place I give it 4 stars but overall inside I probably give it 3 stars!
10/10 would recommend
kayleebR4650EP,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole tour and tea experience was great but David was the cherry on top! He was so knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. My fiancé and I had a great time and it is an experience I would definitely recommend!
Lovely!
Julia M,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tea was delicious and lovely - everything we had hoped for in our first English high tea. The setting was beautiful and the waitstaff were very friendly and attentive.
From £114.00
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