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
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
953 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Beautiful and Elegant Afternoon Tea Experience
KGod76,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea was absolutely wonderful and a truly special experience. The grounds were lovely, and it was the perfect setting for a beautiful spring afternoon. The tea offerings were superb, with everything feeling elegant, delicious, and thoughtfully presented. We added the leek soup and sparkling wine, which made the experience even more enjoyable and rounded out the afternoon perfectly. It was a relaxing, memorable treat, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely and refined experience.
Kensington garden and tea tour
Ron H,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time and Doug was a great host.
Awesome!
GinaMarie D,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful stroll through Hyde Park with our guide Paul. Very informative and very pleasant to chat with. Highly recommend High Tea at Kensington Palace..
Nice stroll and good tea
RoseEllen G,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great. Beautiful walk through the park on the way to the palace and tea was wonderful. We did the entry to Kensington Palace after the tea. Plenty of time to see the palace before it closed for the day.
I recommend this tour!
Tracy R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun tour guide Doug was! Love the history of Victoria Park. The tea location was beautiful. I recommend this tour.
Brilliant Experience
Gail P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Doug was a knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. It was like touring the grounds with a friend. He was kind about taking pictures and explaining what was served during tea. Highlight of my trip!
Informative & interesting! 10/10 recommend!!
Climber28315455494,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Philip was amazing!! So informative & friendly!!
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!
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