VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience London like royalty with the VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Experience. Stroll through the stunning Kensington Gardens, home to royal history and breath-taking landscapes, followed by an exclusive royal afternoon tea. Perfect for those seeking a luxurious and elegant London adventure!
Discover the elegance of Kensington Palace Gardens on this exclusive, fully guided tour. Stroll the picturesque famous Royal Gardens including a guided tour of the whimsical Cradle Walkway, where the Princess Diana Memorial Statue is located. This premium fully guided tour concludes with a lavish Royal Afternoon Tea. Savour traditional English delights including sumptuous authentic cakes, scones and pastries as well as decadent delicious finger sandwiches while enjoying stunning palace views from the 18th century Orangery Restaurant located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. A must-do for those seeking luxury and history in one of the most beautiful settings in London.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Not suitable for guests with special dietary requirements and food allergies
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
What To Expect
Kensington Palace
Timed Access to Kensington Palace (for guests choosing the option) including the State Apartments & the Royal Palace Gardens including the Queen Victoria Rooms, The Jewel Room, The Kings State Apartments, The Kings Gallery, the Kings Staircase, The Queen State Apartments, Kensington Gardens and access to the Cradle Walk to view the Sunken Garden. Admire the exterior of the beautiful Kensington Palace and hear stories of notable resident and visitor to Kensington Palace such as Princess Diana and Charles, Kate and William, along with other esteemed members of royal families and dynasties such as Queen Camilla, King Charles and Queen Elizabeth II as well as Princess Margaret. Timed Access to Kensington Palace (for guests choosing the option only) including the State Apartments & the Royal Palace Gardens including the Queen Victoria Rooms, The Jewel Room, The Kings State Apartments, The Kings Gallery, the Kings Staircase, The Queen State Apartments.
Kensington Gardens
Enjoy one of London’s finest Parks where Kenisngton Palace is located. It is here that you will meet your expert first-class local guide as well as enjoy a sumptuous Royal Tea at the 18th century Orangery Building located on the Palace Grounds in Kenisngton Park. Cradle Walk to View the Sunken Garden Enjoy a lovely walk around the Sunken Garden including an opportunity to see the recently installed Statue of Princess Diana.
What‘s Included
Kensington Gardens and access to the Cradle Walk to view the Sunken Garden
Learn the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign
Optional Upgrade: Discover the Kensington Palace with timed easy access tickets (Tour duration: 3hr)
See the statue of Princess Diana in the Sunken Garden
Enjoy a sumptuous Royal Tea experience with cakes, sandwiches and choice of up to 10 English Teas
Discover Princess Diana's life as the future Queen of England while living at Kensington Place
Exterior Visit of Kensington Palace. Hear fascinating stories of the British Royal Family
Transportation / Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Food and Drink / Gratitude
While inside Kensington Palace, our first-class guide offers an Audio tour produced by the Palace
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Kensington Palace & Tea DE
Kensington Palace & High Tea: Visit the Kensington Palace and Gardens and enjoy the skip the line entry to Orangery with a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 3 hours: Tour is led by a German speaking guide
Kensington Palace & Tea FR
Kensington Palace & High Tea: Visit the Kensington Palace and Gardens and enjoy the skip the line entry to Orangery with a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 3 hours: Tour is led by a French speaking guide
Gardens and Tea Spanish
Kensington Gardens & Tea: Visit Kensington Gardens and benefit from skip the line entry to Orangery and enjoy a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 2 hours: The tour is lead by a Spanish speaking guide.
Kensington Gardens & High Tea
Gardens and High Tea: Discover Kensington Palace Gardens with Exterior visit of the Palace. Finish the tour with a VIP Afternoon Tea experience.
Gardens and Tea German
Kensington Gardens & Tea: Visit Kensington Gardens and benefit from skip the line entry to Orangery and enjoy a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 2 hours: The tour is lead by a Spanish speaking guide.
Kensington Palace & Tea ESP
Palace, Gardens and Tea: Full tour with Kensington Palace entry and VIP High Tea with Spanish Speaking Guide Duration: 3 hours
Kensington Palace, Garden &Tea
Kensington Palace Entry 3hrs: Discover Kensington Palace: timed entry to the Palace and Gardens. Finish the tour with a VIP Afternoon Tea experience.
Gardens and Tea French
Kensington Gardens & Tea: Visit Kensington Gardens and benefit from skip the line entry to Orangery and enjoy a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 2 hours: The tour is lead by a French speaking guide.
Small Group Kensington Palace
Small Group Palace & Tea: Benefit from a guaranteed small group size for a more intimate guided tour experience. Duration: 3 hours: Reserved Timed Entry to Kensington Palace Kensington Gardens Skip the Line Entry to Orangery
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not worth the money
Jeff B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Our guide was fine. But, not worth $261 for a tour. Guide could not take us in Kensington and he was not needed for tea either. These are definitely activities you can do on your own.
Fabulous guide and fabulous experience - would book again!
KidsAreATrip,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pamela was an excellent guide and shared some amazing historical facts as well as London royal information. Beautiful estate and gardens and the Orangery tea room was lovely. Highly recommend this tour!
Great, basic tour of Kensington Palace & Grounds
Gregory B,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour guide was knowledgeable of Kensington Palace, and he facilitated us getting in and out of the Palace and the Orangery (for high tea). However, unlike other tours, he did not actually come inside Kensington Palace. Based on my tour of Westminster Abbey, I thought and expected the tour guide would come in. I was a bit disappointed at first. That said, he was very nice, walked us all around the grounds, and helped take photos of the group. I recommend him, but just for anyone who is expecting the tour guide to come in, this isn’t that type of tour.
Lovely tour! Unforgettable!
IvetteTahis R,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved my tour guide Barbara and his assistant guide who was so kind to take pictures and answer our questions. The palace tour is nice but it was a great addition to have their knowledge of the royal parks and the Palace, they arranged a nice afternoon tea for us it was so nice that I returned for tea when my cruise stopped in England. The red velvet tea was delicious and had to have it again. Have fun and bring a cute fascinator for tea. The price covers mostly the afternoon tea and tickets, so it wasn't bad at all.
No real value
MarieMelanson,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Just go to the palace yourself. The guide just walks you over, talks about things that are not memorable, then you go in by yourself. Then walks you over to the Orangery for tea. You can book both yourself. Very disappointed with the so called garden tour...in May you just walk through a nice vine covered path, that's it, that's all. Fir an avid gardener, very disappointing. The Orangery was spectacular 👌
Fantastic pased tour.
jennifertW3576ZQ,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Just the right balance of guided tour time and self guided tour for my family (we have 2 college aged adult children). Afternoon tea was the icing on the cake.
Great tour with a great tour guide.
Constance H,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went as expected. Mike was on time, and was very pleasant, knowledgeable, considerate, and helpful. The tour was very enjoyable and i would highly recommend Mike and his tour company.
A Must Do
JoelleLee N,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything about this tour was awesome. Be sure to add the public rooms option. Being able to see so much of the palace, learning its history and having Tea in the Orangery made for an awesome time. Our guide was the best.
An EPIC “Royal Moment”!
Cheryl B,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group of four from the US SO ENJOYED this tour of “Royal Life”. Phillip, our guide, was personable, courteous, considerate and quite professional. He made this Kensington story of Prince Charles and Diana, as well as Kensington’s many residents’ come to life. High tea in The Orangery was DELICIOUS and ROYAL…we had to pinch ourselves that we were really experiencing this English tradition.
Phillip was an amazing tour guide
Kim T,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Phillip was our guide and he was amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable during the tour. He was also very patient with everyone wanting pictures and asking questions.
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