--- title: The Kensington Palace Experience lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 81 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-kensington-palace-experience/ --- # The Kensington Palace Experience **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Kensington Gardens to the Diana Garden, with a private table at the Orangery as part of the experience. The guided park tour is included; afternoon tea and Kensington Palace entry depend on the option selected. 4.58 from 81 reviews at €106 per person for 3h. ## Overview First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history with a local guide who is passionate about our Island's traditions & heritage. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. Our final stop is to the beautiful Diana Garden where her statue was unveiled by William & Harry. We offer two options for this tour. Many guests experience the full splendour of High Tea at the Orangery with a tutored guide to the fascinating history of our national drink & the ceremony of afternoon tea. Others choose the A La Carte Option. Seated at your private table in the Orangery you can make your own choices from the A La Carte menu, including a full lunch or brunch at your own expense. . All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge. . The tour itself does not include any gratuities for the guide. These are entirely at your discretion. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Queensway Tube Station. - Starts 10:00, 12:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Sparkling Wine (if selected) - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €94: ages 2 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person for the Tour & Pal Entry(No food inc.) option; other options up to €196 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Tasting Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour & Pal Entry(No food inc.) | €106 / person | English | A La Carte Menu : We book you a private table at the Orangery and you can choose your own food from the menu at your own cost. | | Tour, Full Tea & Pal Ticket | €186 / person | English | Access the Palace after Tea: Full tour, afternoon tea with sparkling Wine. Palace Entry included Duration: 3 hours: This adds another hour to the experience to see the inside of the Palace | | Full Tour, VIP Tea & Pal Entry | €196 / person | English | Sparkling Wine included | ## What's included - Private Table at the Orangery - Extensive tour of the Park, Spectacular Views & History - Sandwiches, Cakes and Scones (if selected) - Sparkling Wine (if selected) - Fun Knowledgeable Guide ## Not included - Private Transport - Entry to the Kensington Palace (unless option selected) - Afternoon Tea unless selected at Checkout - No food or drink included if the A La Carte Option is selected ## Itinerary 1. **This is the meeting point** (10m) - Our group tours are typically for 2-8 guests and we will have additional guides should we have many more as we want to give you a personal experience 2. **Peter Pan Statue** (pass by, no stop) - Everyone loves Peter Pan and the stories of the Crocodile and Captain Hook. Your guide will share other interesting details that make the site special to Londoners 3. **Italian Gardens** (15m) - A romantic experience and an early highlight of the tour. The gardens were created 165 years ago and have been the scene for many films and weddings. 4. **The Sunken Garden is another highlight of the tour** (10m) - This is where you will find Princess Diana's Statue and the most beautiful arrangement of water, plants and shrubs 5. **Home to wildlife and dedicated model boat enthusiasts the Pond is filled to t...** (pass by, no stop) - Home to wildlife and dedicated model boat enthusiasts the Pond is filled to the brim with pure spring water and teaming with birds enjoying their freedom 6. **We enter the 300 year old tea room** (1h) - For guests who have booked the full afternoon tea you will be served sandwiches, scones and cakes on the traditional three tiered tea stand. for other guests there is a full menu for brunch and lunch. 7. **Physical Energy Statue** (pass by, no stop) - Commanding views to the Albert Hall, the Palace and Henry Moore's Arch this Bronze is the Centrepiece of the Garden 8. **Kensington Palace** (1h; admission included) - The Palace was built in 1694 and was home to many members of the Royal Family. With your timed entry ticket you will see all the state rooms with an audio guide for a self guided tour ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Queensway Tube Station. Meeting Point = Queensway Underground Station https://goo.gl/maps/2zVFJv69m5pJmHzi7 - We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station - There is only 1 Entrance - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box) Not the Exit of the station Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA2eEBQAQdkgRthhUJ38oSq4 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vegan, Gluten Free and Halal on request - Not recommended for those that find walking difficult ## More in London - All London tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-kensington-palace-experience/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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