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Kensington Gardens tour with Royal High Tea
Enjoy an intimate tour of Kensington Palace Gardens that ends with traditional English High Tea
What's included
Expert English-speaking guide
Kensington Palace
Princess Diana statue
Prince Albert Memorial
Royal High Tea
Group size of 10
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Queensway Tube Station
Your guide and fellow travelers will meet you near Kensington Palace.
Kensington Gardens
Though access to the Palace isn’t included in the tour, your group will be able to walk the ground and have time to explore the manicured landscaping of the beautiful Kensington Gardens.
Italian Gardens
The gardens were inspired by those found at Queen Victoria's retreat in the Isle of Wright
The Sunken Garden
Created in 1908 by King Edward VII, The Sunken Garden was modelled on the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace
Statue of Princess Diana
This memorial statue of the late Princess Diana overlooks a beautiful sunken garden
Round Pond
Enjoy a peaceful stroll with spectacular palace views
Royal High Tea
Your guide will provide instructions on how Queen Victoria would have enjoyed her tea! You'll also be treated to one of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite sandwiches.
End inside tearoom
Your tour will end inside the tearoom where you will enjoy delicious tea and fresh pastries
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Start times are in the product’s local time
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
From the Queensway Tube Station, you and your small group of up to ten tea lovers will be guided to Kensington Palace. Keeping groups smaller makes it a much more enjoyable experience, allowing you to mingle within your party or get to know your fellow participants. You’ll stick to the Palace grounds as your guide immerses you in London’s history, including tales of Prince Albert, Princess Diana, and the royal lineage. When it’s time for your High Tea, you’ll gather to be part of the local ceremony and enjoy a selection of traditional sandwiches, scones, and cakes. The catered afternoon tea offers a glimpse into a United Kingdom tradition set in one of the region’s most important landmarks.
Relaxing Royal High Tea Description
Your two-hour Royal afternoon tea includes:
Kensington Palace grounds
Kensington Gardens
Princess Diana statue
Traditional Royal English tea
High Tea with sandwiches, cakes, and scones
Alcohol available at an additional cost
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide
Maximum group size of 10
Introduction to Kensington Palace
You’ll first meet your local tour guide outside of the Queensway Underground Station (Queensway Tube Station). Wait by the red phone box and red post box for your group to gather and until your guide is ready to make their way to Kensington Palace. The walk to the Palace serves as an introduction to the area, accompanied by anecdotes about the Royal Family and the grounds themselves.
The Kensington Gardens and Prince Albert’s Gift
Though access to the Palace isn’t included in the tour, your group will be able to walk the grounds. You’ll explore the manicured landscaping of the beautiful Kensington Gardens. Here, your guide will dig deep into London’s history and tell of Hyde Park and its role in the city’s development.
The Gardens are part of the timeless gift given to Queen Victoria by her husband Prince Albert. Admire the views of the exquisite property, particularly of the Palace itself. Listen to stories of young Prince Harry and William and take a moment to honor the late Princess Diana. A statue memorializing her awaits in the Gardens, immortalizing her influence on the Royal Family.
Time for High Tea
The two-hour tour includes a break for High Tea, the local afternoon tea celebration accompanied by a selection of delicious morsels. A third-party caterer provides a menu of traditional tea-time treats, including sandwiches such as egg, mayonnaise, and cress; smoked salmon and cream cheese; roast ham and English mustard; and cucumber and fresh mint.
Sip on your tea and enjoy a plate of cream and jam-filled scones with Welsh butter or pick at any number of afternoon tea cakes. Everything is what would typically be involved in an afternoon tea, so alcohol is not included. However, alcoholic drinks are available at an additional cost.