--- title: VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 137 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 144 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/vip-kensington-palace-gardens-tour-royal-tea-crown-experience/ --- # VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Kensington Gardens and use the Cradle Walk to view the Sunken Garden and Princess Diana's statue. Guiding and afternoon tea with cakes and sandwiches are included; palace admission requires an upgraded option. 4.68 from 144 reviews at €137 per person for 2h. ## Overview Experience London like royalty with the VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Experience. Stroll through the stunning Kensington Gardens, home to royal history and breath-taking landscapes, followed by an exclusive royal afternoon tea. Perfect for those seeking a luxurious and elegant London adventure! Discover the elegance of Kensington Palace Gardens on this exclusive, fully guided tour. Stroll the picturesque famous Royal Gardens including a guided tour of the whimsical Cradle Walkway, where the Princess Diana Memorial Statue is located. This premium fully guided tour concludes with a lavish Royal Afternoon Tea. Savour traditional English delights including sumptuous authentic cakes, scones and pastries as well as decadent delicious finger sandwiches while enjoying stunning palace views from the 18th century Orangery Restaurant located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. A must-do for those seeking luxury and history in one of the most beautiful settings in London. ## Before you book - Meeting point: MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the… - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: Transportation / Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off… - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Children from €131: ages 4 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €137 per person for the Gardens and Tea German option; other options up to €225 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 144 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LetzGo City Tours GBP ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Gardens and Tea German | €137 / person | German | Kensington Gardens & Tea: Visit Kensington Gardens and benefit from skip the line entry to Orangery and enjoy a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 2 hours: The tour is lead by a Spanish speaking guide. | | Kensington Gardens & High Tea | €137 / person | English | Gardens and High Tea: Discover Kensington Palace Gardens with Exterior visit of the Palace. Finish the tour with a VIP Afternoon Tea experience. | | Gardens and Tea French | €137 / person | French | Kensington Gardens & Tea: Visit Kensington Gardens and benefit from skip the line entry to Orangery and enjoy a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 2 hours: The tour is lead by a French speaking guide. | | Gardens and Tea Spanish | €137 / person | Spanish | Kensington Gardens & Tea: Visit Kensington Gardens and benefit from skip the line entry to Orangery and enjoy a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 2 hours: The tour is lead by a Spanish speaking guide. | | Kensington Palace & Tea FR | €170 / person | French | Kensington Palace & High Tea: Visit the Kensington Palace and Gardens and enjoy the skip the line entry to Orangery with a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 3 hours: Tour is led by a French speaking guide | | Kensington Palace & Tea DE | €170 / person | German | Kensington Palace & High Tea: Visit the Kensington Palace and Gardens and enjoy the skip the line entry to Orangery with a VIP afternoon tea experience. Duration: 3 hours: Tour is led by a German speaking guide | | Kensington Palace & Tea ESP | €170 / person | Spanish | Palace, Gardens and Tea: Full tour with Kensington Palace entry and VIP High Tea with Spanish Speaking Guide Duration: 3 hours | | Kensington Palace, Garden &Tea | €188 / person | English | Kensington Palace Entry 3hrs: Discover Kensington Palace: timed entry to the Palace and Gardens. Finish the tour with a VIP Afternoon Tea experience. | | Small Group Kensington Palace | €225 / person | English | Small Group Palace & Tea: Benefit from a guaranteed small group size for a more intimate guided tour experience. Duration: 3 hours: Reserved Timed Entry to Kensington Palace Kensington Gardens Skip the Line Entry to... | ## What's included - Kensington Gardens and access to the Cradle Walk to view the Sunken Garden - Learn the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign - Optional Upgrade: Discover the Kensington Palace with timed easy access tickets (Tour duration: 3hr) - See the statue of Princess Diana in the Sunken Garden - Enjoy a sumptuous Royal Tea experience with cakes, sandwiches and choice of up to 10 English Teas - Discover Princess Diana's life as the future Queen of England while living at Kensington Place - Exterior Visit of Kensington Palace. Hear fascinating stories of the British Royal Family ## Not included - Transportation / Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Food and Drink / Gratitude - While inside Kensington Palace, our first-class guide offers an Audio tour produced by the Palace ## Itinerary 1. **Kensington Palace** (15m; admission included) - Timed Access to Kensington Palace (for guests choosing the option) including the State Apartments & the Royal Palace Gardens including the Queen Victoria Rooms, The Jewel Room, The Kings State Apartments, The Kings Gallery, the Kings Staircase, The Queen State Apartments,... 2. **Kensington Gardens** (40m; admission included) - Enjoy one of London’s finest Parks where Kenisngton Palace is located. It is here that you will meet your expert first-class local guide as well as enjoy a sumptuous Royal Tea at the 18th century Orangery Building located on the Palace Grounds in Kenisngton Park. Cradle Walk... 3. **Orangery Café for a Royal Afternoon Tea Experience Complementing this magnifi...** (1h 5m; admission included) - Orangery Café for a Royal Afternoon Tea Experience Complementing this magnificent curated journey is a lavish Royal Tea experience your expert first-class guide will accompany you to the opulent 18th-century "Orangery" Royal Café, nestled within the Kensington Palace estate.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:30 - 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 MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Hilton Hyde Park, 129 Bayswater Road, W2 4RJ MEETING POINT: Meet your guide outside the main entrance of Hilton Hyde Park Hotel directly next to the main exit of Queensway Tube Station. Please don't go inside the lobby! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJgeiz8FUFdkgR2f6ch2avrEU ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs. - Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise. - Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. - Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older. - Not suitable for guests with special dietary requirements and food allergies - Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility ## More in London - All London tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/vip-kensington-palace-gardens-tour-royal-tea-crown-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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