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London: Kensington Palace Gardens High Tea & Private Tour★ 4.62 (1,044) · 2h
Best priceLondon: Westminster Walking Tour & Kensington Palace Entry★ 4.50 (56) · from £ 85
Top ratedLondon Palaces Walk: Buckingham, St James & Kensington Tea★ 4.96 (101) · from £ 133
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London: Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Afternoon TeaYou walk through Kensington Gardens with an expert guide who tells you the stories of the royal families who lived and ruled here, including Princess Diana. You see the Cradle Walk and the Sunken Garden with the Diana memorial statue. Then you sit down in the 18th-century Orangery on the palace grounds and have proper Royal Afternoon Tea—hand-prepared sandwiches, cakes, pastries and your choice of English tea—with views back over the gardens. The whole experience takes around three hours and includes the guide throughout.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Kensington Gardens and the Diana memorial without navigating the route alone, and who'd rather have the palace stories and afternoon tea included than arrange them separately—the guide and the Orangery booking are what turn a walk in the park into a full royal afternoon.
London: Kensington Palace High Tea & Gardens Private TourYou walk through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens with a senior guide who explains the palace history and royal connections, then sit at a private table in the 300-year-old Orangery for high tea with sparkling wine, sandwiches, scones and cakes. The guide stays with you to share stories about the royal family and the ceremony of afternoon tea. Service charge is included; the tour adapts to your pace and preferences if you arrange it in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full Kensington Palace experience—gardens, history, and high tea—without arranging transport or timing it yourself. The private table and included guide mean you're not navigating crowds or the ceremony alone.
London: Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Optional High TeaYou’ll stroll Kensington Gardens with a local guide who brings royal stories to life, pause at Diana’s statue in the peaceful Sunken Garden, and—if you choose—settle into a private table at the Orangery for classic high tea or lunch. Expect moments that feel both grand and surprisingly personal.
London: Westminster & Kensington Palace Private TourYou get a private guide for three hours through Westminster's major sights — Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey — plus entry to Kensington Palace to explore independently. The 10am departure catches the Changing of the Guard on certain days. You avoid the crowds of group tours and the confusion of navigating between these landmarks alone.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main royal landmarks in one morning without arranging separate tickets or figuring out the walking route yourself — the private guide and fixed itinerary compress what would take a full day of planning into a single five-hour block.
London: Kensington Palace Tour, Guard Change & Afternoon TeaYou’ll join a small group for a royal London tour with front-row views of the Changing of the Guard, stroll through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens with stories from your guide, enjoy afternoon tea at the Orangery, then explore Kensington Palace at your own pace with an audio guide. You’ll feel both swept up in tradition and quietly connected to history.
Kensington Palace Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Kensington Palace Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at £ 85. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 1,550 traveler reviews.
8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kensington Palace Tour cost?
Prices start at £ 85. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
London: Kensington Palace Gardens High Tea & Private Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 1,044 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
