A guide, private table, sandwiches, cakes, scones and sparkling wine are included; Palace entry requires the option that includes admission. 4.87 from 45 reviews at €237 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #122 of 159 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington PalaceThe page price | 2019 | €237 |
| Private Tour & Entry after tea | Entry to Palace after Tea: After a leisurely tea you have full access to the State Rooms for a self-guided tour. Audio Guides available. | €268 |
Children from €94 (ages 2 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 43 of 45
Star breakdown of all 45 ratings
Reviewers praise the historical insights and afternoon tea; the amount of walking beforehand is the main caveat
Written by Guidekin from the 45 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 December 2019 to 3 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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This bronze statue of man on horseback is called Physical Energy and is the work of the British artist George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Watts had very high ideals for his art, and intended his work to help humanity embrace progress. Physical Energy is an allegory of the human need for new challenges – of our instinct to always be scanning the horizon, looking towards the future. In the artist’s own words, it is ‘a symbol of that restless physical impulse to seek the still unachieved in the domain of material things’.
5 minThe park's name comes from the Manor of Hyde, which was the northeast sub-division of the manor of Eia (the other two sub-divisions were Ebury and Neyte) and appears as such in the Domesday Book.
10 minThe Italian Gardens are an elaborate mix of four main basins. They feature central rosettes carved in Carrara marble, the Portland stone and white marble Tazza Fountain, and a collection of stone statues and urns. See if you can spot the five main urn designs – a swan's breast, woman's head, ram's head, dolphin and oval.
10 minThe Ornamental Pond commissioned by Queen Caroline
10 minBuilt by Sir Christopher Wren between 1789 and 1794. Additional work by William Kent. Only acessable if you book the option with Palace Entry
10 min · Admission includedIan Rank-Broadley executed the statue.
10 minTea at the Orangery designed by Hawkesmore in 1704
45 minYour Private Senior Guide will greet you at the meeting point and tailor your tour to your personal requirements .
Firstly, you will be escorted around the Park & learn of its long history and events which have shaped our Nation. 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.
We will then experience the full splendour of High Tea with Sparkling Wine on a private table in the 300 year old Orangery at the Palace.
Your guide will be on hand to 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 & are entirely at your discretion
We are happy to offer customisation of this tour if you contact us in advance.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #122 of 159 | €237 | 2h | 4.87 (45) | private |
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Ranked #122 of 159 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €1135, median €224; typical length 3h. 159 of 159 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 159 Private Tours