Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea: Traditional English Tea Experience

Indulge in a traditional English high tea experience at Kensington Palace Gardens. Explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the palace’s history before enjoying a royal tea with sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Discover the fascinating history of afternoon tea and the royal family. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Queensway Station (Stop B) - We will meet at Queensway Station
  • Kensington Gardens - We stroll through the gardens and your guide will outline the history of Hyde Park from 1066 to the current day.
  • Italian Gardens - we will discover the site with historical insights
  • Peter Pan Statue - Erected in 1912 this statue is beloved by young and old and is a meeting point for all
  • Physical Energy Statue - Seven years in the making this bronze marks the centre of the Garden with 360 degree views of the Park
  • Round Pond - Stroll through Kensington Gardens learning about its royal history.
  • Kensington Palace - We do not enter the interior of the Palace but you can visit before or after your tea by booking through the official website. The Palace can be closed for Royal Events
  • Kensington Palace - Sit down and enjoy a selection of Sandwiches, cakes, and tea in Orangery near Diana’s garden. This tour does not include entry to Kensington Palace.
What's Included
  • A walk in the gardens with a knowledgeable guide
  • The 1000 year history of Hyde Park and its Royal Owners
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea of freshly made sandwiches, scones & cakes. Vegan/Veg no Gluten on request
  • Tea at the Orangery of Kensington Palace - Next to the Palace
  • In rare cases when the Orangery is closed we take tea in an alternative prestigious venue
What's Not Included
  • Private Transport
  • Entry to Kensington Palace (tickets available from hrp.org.uk Wed-Sun most weeks)
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace.

First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. After viewing Diana’s statue, we will then enjoy the full splendour of High Tea and give you personal insights into our royal family and the fascinating history of our national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea.

. All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge.
. The tour itself does not include any gratuities and are entirely at your discretion
. Alcohol is not included. A drinks menu is available when you visit for a supplementary cost.
. The Palace Tea Room can be closed at short notice. In these rare cases, we arrange for High Tea in a prestigious alternative venue.

  • Not recommended for those that find walking difficult
Location
Queensway tube station
IMPORTANT: WE ONLY MEET AT THE MEETING POINT Queensway Tube Station. - 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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jessicam10177
Oct 5, 2024
Wonderful tour and tea! - Barbara was a wonderful guide-very knowledgeable and kind! She took great care of us and the high tea was delicious! Wonderful experience!
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Annetl4326ru
Oct 4, 2024
Great Tour! - Such a lovely tour! Our guide, Simon, gave us so much information thru interactive conversation. Definitely, a wonderful tour and exceptional guide!
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Philip_s
Oct 2, 2024
Fantastic even in the rain - The guide was excellent and friendly knowledgeable and well spoken. The tea was fantastic. Great experience and well worth it.
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L6702mtvickit
Oct 1, 2024
Simon Peter - Simon was absolutely fabulous! He was personable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend any type of tour with Simon!
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H
Oct 1, 2024
Kensington classic - Simon had a vast amount of knowledge of experience and history. He was very accommodating. Weather not so good but Simon made up for it. Recommend his tour.
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Matt
Oct 1, 2024
October 1st 2024, Kensington Place tour - Simon was an amazing tour guide with a great history of all the park and Palace. The details he shared even about the high tea were so fascinating.
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C9495edkenb
Oct 1, 2024
High Tea at Kensington - Outstanding tour, even better guide, Simon Peter. I would advise this tour even if you've been to London before. Just try it.
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Michele_b
Oct 1, 2024
Wonderful Kensington Tour - This tour was a wonderful experience. Doug was my tour guide, he offered a great tour with a lot of information, we passed by all the spots I was hoping to see and he guided me through the Tea!
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Elizabeth_g
Sep 30, 2024
Wonderful experience!! - Doug was an amazing tour guide. Very personable, knowledgeable and pleasant. It was fabulous!! Doug was very interactive and shared stories that only a life long London resident would have.
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Cari_m
Sep 29, 2024
Wonderful relaxing afternoon - Really fun. Nice walk. The tea was lovely. Tour guide Lewis was a good time. The tea service was better than expected. We added a bottle of wine and were happy with that too!
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