--- title: The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 1062 duration_minutes: 120 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-gardens-royal-high-tea/ --- # The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Kensington Gardens to Diana's statue, then sit down to afternoon tea at a private table in the Orangery. A guide, sandwiches, cakes and scones are included; Kensington Palace entry requires the corresponding booking option. 4.62 from 1062 reviews at €149 per person for 2h. ## Overview Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace on your private table. 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. . All Food & Beverage Service includes Service Charge. . The tour itself does not include any gratuities & are entirely at your discretion . Alcohol is not included. A drinks menu is available when you visit for a supplementary cost. - This option does not include Palace Entry (High Season £24.70 at the gate). Choose the "Palace Entry" option to add a ticket to your booking. ## Before you book - Meeting point: IMPORTANT: DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 14:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €82: ages 2 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person for the Option without Palace Entry option; other options up to €177 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 1062 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 89% 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Option without Palace Entry | €149 / person | English | Full Afternoon Tea: Delicious Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes with a choice of 15 Teas. Does not include Alcoholic drinks . | | Palace Entry after Tour | €177 / person | English | Includes Palace Ticket: Entry time to the Royal Palace is set for two hours after the start of the tour. Duration: 4 hours: Send your email to hello@toptastingtours.com to receive your tickets. Allow 1-2 hours to... | ## What's included - Learn of the 1000 year history of Hyde Park from the Conquest in 1066 to the present day - Entrance to Kensington Palace (if selected at Checkout) - See the spectacular Italian Garden - loved by filmmakers and Royals a great photo stop - Full Afternoon Tea at the Orangery - next to the Palace on private table - See Princess Diana's favourite haunts & Statue & learn of her life and loves from your local guide - Dedicated Local Guide. This is a Small Group Tour. No more than 12 per guide. ## Not included - Entry to Kensington Palace (unless selected at check out) - Guide Gratuities are at your discretion - Available at extra cost at the venue ## Itinerary 1. **This is the meeting point** (pass by, no stop) - 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. **Kensington Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - There is so much history to learn, whether it is hunting in the park or Henry's multiple wives we will share stories as we we squirrels and dogs playing in the parkland 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. **Peter Pan Statue** (10m) - 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 5. **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 6. **Round Pond** (10m) - 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 7. **Kensington Palace** (10m) - The Sunken Garden is another highlight of the tour. This is where you will find Princess Diana's Statue and the most beautiful arrangement of water, plants and shrubs 8. **Kensington Palace** (45m; admission included) - We enter the 300 year old tea room and take tea like a Royal provided by Palace Staff and served in English China with your expert guide providing information on the ceremony of Afternoon Tea ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:30, 12:00, 13:00, 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 IMPORTANT: DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. WE DO NOT MEET THERE 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV91q7lUFdkgR50FV3kQlMmA ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for those that find walking difficult - Some park surfaces are uneven and there are steps ## 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-gardens-royal-high-tea/ ## 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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