Private Royal High Tea Experience

Indulge in a private tour of Kensington Palace Gardens and enjoy a royal high tea experience. Learn about the park’s history, explore the beautiful gardens, and savor traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Discover the fascinating history of the royal family and the ceremony of afternoon tea.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Queensway Station (Stop B) - Meet up point
  • Hyde Park - Learn about its 1000 year history and the key events that shaped our nation from you guide
  • Italian Gardens - See the beautiful Italian Garden that was created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria and enjoy the tranquil views of the Long Water and stunning fountains.
  • Kensington Gardens - Created in 1692 as a Private Garden to the new Palace
  • Round Pond - See the water feature filled with spring water commissioned by Queen Caroline
  • Statue of Diana, Princess of Wales - Unveiled in 2021 by her sons, the statue overlooks the stunning sunken garden
  • Kensington Palace - See the Palace and learn about its Royal inhabitants. Enjoy High Tea in the Orangery in the grounds of the Palace.

NB: When the Orangery is exceptionally closed we arrange for tea in an alternative prestige venue.

  • Physical Energy Statue - Enjoy a Panoramic View from this Historical Landmark
What's Included
  • Fun Knowledgeable guide
  • Private Table
  • Sandwiches, cakes and scones
  • Tea at the Orangery next to the Palace
What's Not Included
  • Private Transport
  • Bottled Water
  • No Entry to Kensington Palace interior
Additional Information

Accompanying you as a personal guide, you’ll get to savor traditional English Royal Tea, complete with customary sandwiches, cakes, & scones within the Palace grounds.

Initially, we will stroll through the Park, acquainting ourselves with its rich history. We’ll admire the exquisite gardens that Albert designed for his wife Queen Victoria, and be captivated by the stunning views on our way to the Palace where Princes Harry and William were raised.

Subsequently, we’ll indulge in the grandeur of High Tea on an exclusive table situated within the palace grounds. We will provide personal insights to you about the royal family, the captivating history of our national beverage, and the ceremonial etiquette of afternoon tea.

. All food and beverage service charges are included.
. It’s completely your prerogative to decide and provide any tips, as they aren’t included in the tour.
. Alcohol isn’t on the menu. However, it’s available at an extra cost on the day.
. On rare occasions, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tea Room may close without prior notice. In such cases, arrangements are made for High Tea at another esteemed location.

  • You can go inside the Kensington Palace after the tour for an extra cost, and it may not be open every day. 
  • Not recommended for people who are Celiac or have any major Gluten Intolerence
  • Not recommended for those who find walking difficult
Location
Queensway tube station
Queensway Tube Station. - We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station - There is only 1 ENTRANCE - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Scottpk5633ip
Jul 21, 2024
Royal High Tea - Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace, thank you to the chef for providing special sandwiches required due to diet, everything was excellent.
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Caitlin_s
Jul 5, 2024
Fantastic experience! - We absolutely loved our experience and the tour with Astrid was fantastic! What a wonderful treat it was all around!
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Lisa_j
Jun 23, 2024
Royal Tea for Two - Our guide, Barbara Ann, was a real delight. Was so kind to bring us both water and took the time to learn a bit about us before the tour. She was very informative and felt more walking with a friend than a tour guide. Oh, the tea was a delight too. The Orangery was very pretty.
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Richard_r
Jun 18, 2024
Tea at Kensington Palace? Yes, Please! - Barbara Ann was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, personal, outgoing… we loved our time with her! And the Tea? Omg… fabulous. Highly recommend!
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Richard
Jun 18, 2024
Tea at Kensington Palace…Yes Please! - Barbara Ann was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, outgoing, affable…loved our afternoon. The gardens and grounds are stunning. And the tea and treats! OMG…
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Vickie_p
May 24, 2024
Happy and wonderful experience - We didn’t go with our guide because we already had tickets to Kensington Palace so we just walked over to the Orangery for our high tea experience. Barbara (High Tea tour guide) came over and introduced herself and explained the high tea experience to us, she was so friendly. Thank you !
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Millsystravels
Apr 24, 2024
An English Delight!! - Such a memorable experience!! The walk around the gardens was so pretty albeit a bit cold - typical British weather! But the group was rewarded with a delicious, traditional afternoon tea!! Couldn’t recommend it more for a truly quintessential English experience!!
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Franciscoll8110dr
Apr 24, 2024
The Best London’s Experience EVER! - This was one of the best experience ever. So stunning and delicious. Simply A Must! Our expedience here made us to want to return again super soon. Thank you for the team for looking after us so beautifully.
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Ranton
Nov 25, 2023
Excellent tour guide! - Excellent tour guide! He was informative, funny, charming and a good storyteller. We all enjoyed the tour and the tea at the end exceeded expectations for the quality of the food. Lots of walking.
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Birthdaygal248
Nov 2, 2023
Leisurely teatime was nonexistent - I mistakenly put my comments on the three palace tour ……please find my comments. Dee was a wonderful guide ….. I looked so forward to high tea at the pavilion only to be disappointed…. Had less than an hour Thank goodness for the takeaway box for which most of the luscious delectables had to be boxed. Not how I intended my teatime
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