London VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Crown Tour with Royal Afternoon Tea Experience
by LetzGo City Tours
Overview
This two-hour guided tour begins in Kensington Gardens, where guests meet their guide and walk through the gardens surrounding Kensington Palace. The tour includes a stroll along the Cradle Walk to the Sunken Garden, where the statue of Princess Diana is located. The guide provides information about members of the British Royal Family connected to Kensington Palace, including Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Margaret, and the current royal couple, William and Kate. Guests learn about the personal and political events that shaped the reigns of these royals. For those who choose the optional upgrade, timed entry tickets provide access to Kensington Palace itself. Inside, visitors can explore the State Apartments and the Royal Palace Gardens. Rooms on display include the Queen Victoria Rooms, The Jewel Room, The King’s State Apartments, The King’s Gallery, The King’s Staircase, and The Queen’s State Apartments. An audio tour produced by the palace is available inside. The tour also highlights the Crown, presenting its significance within the royal collection. The tour concludes with a Royal Afternoon Tea at the Orangery, an 18th-century building on the palace grounds. Guests are served a selection of finger sandwiches, cakes, and pastries, accompanied by a choice of up to ten English teas. The guide remains with the group during the tea, offering additional information about the Orangery and its history. Transportation and hotel pickup are not included. Participants should wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking over uneven surfaces, including cobblestones, hills, and stairs. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or special dietary requirements.
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Itinerary
Kensington Palace
For guests selecting the optional upgrade, this stop provides timed entry to Kensington Palace, including access to the State Apartments and Royal Palace Gardens. Visitors see rooms such as the Queen Victoria Rooms, The Jewel Room, The Kings State Apartments, The Kings Gallery, the Kings Staircase, and The Queen State Apartments. Those not entering the palace view the exterior and hear stories about notable residents like Princess Diana, Charles, Kate, William, Queen Camilla, King Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, and Princess Margaret.
15 min
Kensington Gardens
This stop takes place in Kensington Gardens, where guests meet the guide and walk through one of London’s major parks. The group visits the Cradle Walk to see the Sunken Garden and the statue of Princess Diana. The guide shares historical details about the royal connections to this area. The Royal Tea location is also on the palace grounds within the gardens.
40 min
Royal Afternoon Tea at the Orangery
The final part of the tour is a Royal Afternoon Tea held at the Orangery, an 18th-century café on the Kensington Palace grounds. Guests sit in this elegant setting and enjoy a selection of hand-prepared finger sandwiches, cakes, and pastries. The tea service includes a variety of up to 10 English teas. The guide remains with the group during the tea, providing further context about the location and its royal significance.
65 min
Meeting point
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Hilton Hyde Park, 129 Bayswater Road, W2 4RJ MEETING POINT: Meet your guide outside the main entrance of Hilton Hyde Park Hotel directly next to the main exit of Queensway Tube Station. Please don't go inside the lobby!
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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