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VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

4.7(129)London1 hour
VIATOR4.7(112)TRIPADVISOR4.6(17)

Description

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.

Tour Options

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
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.
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
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.
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 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
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 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.

Itinerary

Admission included15 min

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.

Admission included40 min

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.

Admission included65 min

Orangery Café for a Royal Afternoon Tea Experience Complementing this magnificent curated journey is a lavish Royal Tea experience your expert first-class guide will accompany you to the opulent 18th-century "Orangery" Royal Café, nestled within the Kensington Palace estate. Once seated, guests will indulge in the quintessentially English tradition of Afternoon Royal Tea amidst the opulent surroundings of one of England's premier royal residences. In essence, our tour promises an unparalleled royal encounter, truly fitting to crown any visit to England. Enjoy a decadent Royal Tea reception offering hand-prepared epicurean delights such as sandwiches, cakes and pastries accompanied by the best of British tea while sitting in one of the most elegant venues in England.

Highlights

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

What's included

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
Not included
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

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(129)

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Kathy N
July 5, 2026
Your Guide Must Be Pamela!

Pamela was very knowledgeable and made experience enjoyable.

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Kelly_M
July 3, 2026
Great excursion

Phillip was great and knowledgeable. It was a good tour. We also had high tea at the palace which the food was so good.

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Roam66602852428
July 2, 2026
A GREAT DAY AT THE PALACE AND THE GARDENS!

Our guide Pamela was FANTASTIC! It turned out that we were her only clients for this tour. It was a perfect private tour! All our questions were answered plus Pamela provided a wealth and depth of information that made our time with her extra special.

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Mary_S
July 1, 2026
Great way to have tea in London!

Great way to have tea in London! You get to walk around Kensington Palace and have tea in the Orangery. Food was delicious. Anna was a great tour guide.

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Julia_H
June 18, 2026
Mike was a fabulous tour...

Mike was a fabulous tour guide. So glad he had tea with us. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Kensington Palace!

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Tracy_G
June 8, 2026
Beautiful Gardens and a Proper Tea

It was such a lovely morning. Our guide was great! I was impressed with his knowledge of all the names of the tea cakes. He was very helpful with teaching us the proper way to deal with our tea.

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Kimberly_S
June 2, 2026
Great tour, would 100% go...

Great tour, would 100% go again! Pamela was a fantastic guide…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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M7498DRstephanied
June 2, 2026
Pamela will enhance your lovely tour of the palace and gardens

One of the highlights of the tour was our guide, Pamela. She didn’t let the rainy start put a damper on our experience. She was lovely and truly knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour and simply adored Pamela. Thank you!

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Jason_O
June 1, 2026
Fantastic experience that...

Fantastic experience that adds a lot of value over a self directed visit. Mike was outstanding with both myself and my daughter bringing both a depth of knowledge to the experience but also adapting to different knowledge bases. 10/10 recommend

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Jeff_B
May 29, 2026
Not worth the money

Our 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.

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