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
Exceptionally the Orangery can close for Royal events & we take tea at an alternative prestige venue
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
Queensway Station (Stop B)
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
868 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tea time!
Melissa S,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00There is an hour walk before you get into the tea, just in case you have people who have difficulty with that. Tea was lovely, even had a kids version of the tea which my picky eaters loved. Gardens are gorgeous, this is a must do activity!
Great experience. Very enjoyable.
Geoffrey H,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice tour of gardens filled by a beautiful high tea. We went on to tour Kensington Palace, which was amazing.
Wonderful Experience
SUZANNE P,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Walk around park was beautiful. Wish we could have paused at all statues. Guide was fabulous! Tip is expected.
Interesting Tour and Lovely Surroundings
Carolyn H,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour was great. The guide gave us an interesting and entertaining walk through Kensington Gardens, and then he got us settled for our high tea, which was lovely. The tour inside the palace was also very informative. I can certainly recommend this experience. The only complaint I have is that this operator sent a ridiculous number of messages and reminders. The Kensington Palace ticket was sent at least six times, including twice on the morning of the tour. This was after I responded to the first message, as requested, indicating that I had received the ticket. There were so many reminders that the tour was coming up, again, including several in the morning of the tour, that I felt harassed. I have not expedient this with other Viator tours.
Delicious tea and great garden tour!
Lucinda F,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely worth the money. We ended up having a private tour as the other group did not show up on time and we finally left without them. Guide was very knowledgeable about the gardens and the tea and treats were absolutely delicious!!!!
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