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Kensington Palace Tickets & Royal Gardens Walking Tour
Explore historic grounds with a local expert then wander monarchical State Rooms at your own pace
2 h 30 min
Max 10 Guests
What's included
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour through Kensington Gardens
Kensington Palace entry ticket
Self-guided State Rooms access
Uncover sovereign secrets
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Queensway Station
Your guide waits beside the iconic red phone box at 1 Queensway, next to Fortune Cookie restaurant. After introductions, you'll walk together into Kensington Gardens to begin your journey through centuries of royal history.
Stroll through Kensington Gardens' leafy pathways
Follow tree-lined paths where monarchs once walked, learning how this 275-acre park transformed from royal hunting grounds into London's most refined green space. Your guide shares tales of the kings and queens who shaped these landscapes over 1,000 years.
Admire the Italian Gardens Prince Albert built
Pause at ornamental fountains and sculpted flowerbeds that Prince Albert commissioned in 1860 as a gift for Queen Victoria. The formal gardens display Victorian elegance with symmetrical stone pools, pavilions, and seasonal blooms framing the Long Water.
Discover the bronze Peter Pan statue
At the water's edge, you'll find the Peter Pan statue that author J.M. Barrie secretly installed overnight in 1912. Your guide explains why Barrie chose this wooded spot in the park that inspired his stories of the boy who wouldn't grow up.
Visit Princess Diana's statue in the Sunken Garden
Step into this tranquil garden where Princess Diana's statue stands surrounded by her favorite flowers. Your guide recounts her years at Kensington Palace, where she raised William and Harry and became the most photographed woman in the world.
Enter Kensington Palace with timed tickets
Your guide escorts you to the palace entrance and provides your timed entry ticket. From this point, you're free to roam the State Rooms at your own pace, discovering the opulent chambers where Queen Victoria grew up and Georgian kings held court.
Explore the State Rooms on your own
Wander through William Kent's painted King's Staircase, the intimate Queen's State Apartments where Mary II entertained, and Victoria's childhood rooms. Palace displays and audio guides reveal royal secrets, from court scandals to Princess Margaret's parties.
Conclude your visit at the palace exit
After exploring the interiors at your own pace, exit into the palace gardens with fresh perspective on British royal history. You're free to linger in the gardens or head back into London with vivid memories of royal life across three centuries.
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the gardens. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Guide: Your guide accompanies you through Kensington Gardens but does not enter the palace. Once inside, you explore the State Rooms independently using palace displays and audio resources.
Weather Advisory: This tour runs rain or shine. The guided walk takes place outdoors in Kensington Gardens, so please dress appropriately for London weather.
Palace Closing Times: The palace closes at 4pm in winter and 6pm in summer. We recommend spending approximately 90 minutes inside to see the State Rooms fully.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided walk through Kensington Gardens
Entry ticket to Kensington Palace
Self-guided exploration of the State Rooms
Maximum group size of 10
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
Umbrella or raincoat (depending on forecast)