VIP Kensington Palace Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience | 3 hours

64 Reviews | London
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Kensington Palace, Garden &Tea
2 Adults x $179.45
$358.90
Approx Total
$358.90
Kensington Palace Entry: Enjoy easy access timed entry tickets to Kensington Palace and Gardens & High Tea
Kensington Palace, Garden &Tea
2 Adults x $180.34
$360.68
Approx Total
$360.68
Kensington Palace Entry: Enjoy easy access timed entry tickets to Kensington Palace and Gardens & High Tea

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, French, Spanish
  • 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
  • Timed easy access tickets to Kensington Palace
  • 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
  • See the statue of Princess Diana in the Sunken Garden
  • 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

Overview

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 breathtaking landscapes, followed by an exclusive royal afternoon tea. Perfect for those seeking a luxurious and elegant London adventure! Offering easy access timed tickets to Kensington Palace, our tour ensures guests enjoy a splendid exploration of this illustrious residence and its captivating gardens, which have housed British royalty for over three centuries. Amidst the grandeur of the State Kings & Queens Apartments and the picturesque Royal Gardens, guests are enchanted by the expert narration of an expert local guide, delving into the rich history of British monarchs and the significance of Kensington Palace. Following this insightful introduction, visitors enter the Palace to enjoy a curated first class audio tour through the palace rooms at their own pace.

Itinerary

  • 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. Hear stories of notable resident and visitor to Kenisngton Palace such as Princess Diana and Charles, Kate and William, along with other esteemed members of royal familes and dynasties such as Queen Camilla, King Charles and Queen Elizabeth II as well as Princess Margaret.

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • 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.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    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.

    1 hour 5 minutes

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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

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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64 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 49 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent tour, & high tea was delicious (GF vegan options!)

Published on Mar, 2025

Our tour guide was so lovely, the tour was great. The audio tour was interesting. High tea was excellent and they had gluten free vegan options!! So delicious!

Trip of a lifetime!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide was fantastic. He was organized, personable, and gave us wonderful tips and context before we went into the palace. One of our favorite photo ops would have been ,issued had he not alerted us ahead of time! We would happily do this exact same tour again,

Trip of a lifetime!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide was fantastic. He was organized, personable, and gave us wonderful tips and context before we went into the palace. One of our favorite photo ops would have been ,issued had he not alerted us ahead of time! We would happily do this exact same tour again,

Delightful

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide Warren was amazing and very patient. My college age daughter wished he was going to be her next professor!

Delightful

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide Warren was amazing and very patient. My college age daughter wished he was going to be her next professor!

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