Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea with Garden Walk and Afternoon Tea
by Top Tasting Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£250Overview
This two-hour tour in London begins with a guided walk through Kensington Gardens. The guide explains the park’s history, including the gardens created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. The walk passes Diana’s statue, the Sunken Garden, and the pond, noting the wildlife and landmarks along the way. The route offers views of Kensington Palace, where Princes Harry and William grew up. The guide also shares stories about Hyde Park’s thousand-year history and its royal connections. After the walk, the group enters the Orangery, an 18th-century tea room next to the Palace. Here, guests sit at a private table and enjoy a traditional Royal High Tea, which includes freshly made sandwiches, scones, and cakes served on English china. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available on request. Tea service includes a service charge, but alcoholic drinks are not included; a drinks menu is available for additional purchase. Entry to Kensington Palace is not included unless selected when booking. The group size is usually between 2 and 8 guests, with extra guides added if needed to maintain a personal experience. The tour involves some walking on uneven surfaces and steps and is not recommended for those with difficulty walking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour meets here. Group sizes are usually 2 to 8 guests, with additional guides if attendance is larger to keep the experience personal.
Kensington Gardens History Walk
The guide shares stories about the park’s use for hunting and royal history, including tales about Henry VIII’s wives, while guests observe wildlife such as squirrels and dogs in the parkland.
Albert’s Gardens
This 15-minute stop covers the gardens created 165 years ago by Prince Albert. The area is known for being the setting of many films and weddings.
15 min
Peter Pan Statue
For about 10 minutes, guests learn about the Peter Pan statue and related stories about the Crocodile and Captain Hook, along with other details meaningful to London residents.
10 min
Diana Statue Viewpoint
From this spot, visitors see commanding views of the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, and Henry Moore’s Arch, with the bronze statue as the garden’s centerpiece.
The Pond
A 10-minute stop at the pond, noted for its pure spring water and as a habitat for birds and model boat enthusiasts.
10 min
Sunken Garden
Another 10-minute highlight featuring Princess Diana’s statue and a carefully arranged display of water, plants, and shrubs.
10 min
Afternoon Tea at the Orangery
The final 45 minutes are spent inside the 300-year-old tea room. Tea is served by Palace staff on English china, while the guide explains the customs and ceremony of Afternoon Tea.
45 min
Meeting point
IMPORTANT: DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. WE DO NOT MEET THERE We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station - There is only 1 Entrance (Next to Chinese Restaurant) - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box) https://goo.gl/maps/cA82XF8W9V8qNrJ48
End point
After the experience you can walk back to Queensway Station or Kensington High St in 10 minutes where buses, trains and taxis are available
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea with Garden Walk and Afternoon Tea
by Top Tasting Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£250Overview
This two-hour tour in London begins with a guided walk through Kensington Gardens. The guide explains the park’s history, including the gardens created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. The walk passes Diana’s statue, the Sunken Garden, and the pond, noting the wildlife and landmarks along the way. The route offers views of Kensington Palace, where Princes Harry and William grew up. The guide also shares stories about Hyde Park’s thousand-year history and its royal connections. After the walk, the group enters the Orangery, an 18th-century tea room next to the Palace. Here, guests sit at a private table and enjoy a traditional Royal High Tea, which includes freshly made sandwiches, scones, and cakes served on English china. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available on request. Tea service includes a service charge, but alcoholic drinks are not included; a drinks menu is available for additional purchase. Entry to Kensington Palace is not included unless selected when booking. The group size is usually between 2 and 8 guests, with extra guides added if needed to maintain a personal experience. The tour involves some walking on uneven surfaces and steps and is not recommended for those with difficulty walking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour meets here. Group sizes are usually 2 to 8 guests, with additional guides if attendance is larger to keep the experience personal.
Kensington Gardens History Walk
The guide shares stories about the park’s use for hunting and royal history, including tales about Henry VIII’s wives, while guests observe wildlife such as squirrels and dogs in the parkland.
Albert’s Gardens
This 15-minute stop covers the gardens created 165 years ago by Prince Albert. The area is known for being the setting of many films and weddings.
15 min
Peter Pan Statue
For about 10 minutes, guests learn about the Peter Pan statue and related stories about the Crocodile and Captain Hook, along with other details meaningful to London residents.
10 min
Diana Statue Viewpoint
From this spot, visitors see commanding views of the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, and Henry Moore’s Arch, with the bronze statue as the garden’s centerpiece.
The Pond
A 10-minute stop at the pond, noted for its pure spring water and as a habitat for birds and model boat enthusiasts.
10 min
Sunken Garden
Another 10-minute highlight featuring Princess Diana’s statue and a carefully arranged display of water, plants, and shrubs.
10 min
Afternoon Tea at the Orangery
The final 45 minutes are spent inside the 300-year-old tea room. Tea is served by Palace staff on English china, while the guide explains the customs and ceremony of Afternoon Tea.
45 min
Meeting point
IMPORTANT: DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. WE DO NOT MEET THERE We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station - There is only 1 Entrance (Next to Chinese Restaurant) - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box) https://goo.gl/maps/cA82XF8W9V8qNrJ48
End point
After the experience you can walk back to Queensway Station or Kensington High St in 10 minutes where buses, trains and taxis are available
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.