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…
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…

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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From $151
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).