Albert Memorial Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Albert Memorial. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Ultimate London Tour: Private 6-Hour Tour in a Black Cab
• Private Day Tours in London
• Royal London Walking Tour with High Tea at Kensington Palace
• The 6-Hour Private Iconic Black Cab Sightseeing Tour
• Private London Sightseeing by Luxury Vehicle

While it's free to visit the Albert Memorial, tours can help you learn more about its history. Private sightseeing tours by car start from about US$150, while afternoon tea experiences that pass by the monument are from around US$160.

Yes, the Albert Memorial is well worth visiting. While it might not be as famous as other London landmarks, the memorial is a dramatic example of Gothic Revival architecture made particularly striking by the backdrop of Kensington Gardens; it’s not competing for attention among other towers like those that line the River Thames.

The Albert Memorial was commissioned by Queen Victoria in tribute to her late husband, and no expense was spared when memorialising her beloved spouse. Look out for examples of gold leaf, gemstones, and sparkling mosaics, and admire the Frieze of Parnassus sculpture along the base, which depicts more than 150 artists, musicians, and poets.

You don’t need to dedicate too much time to the Albert Memorial; 15 minutes should be ample time to admire it and take pictures, though you could spend up to 30 minutes looking at all its details. To explore the whole of Kensington Gardens, set aside at least an hour.

Yes, thanks to its location in Kensington Gardens, the Albert Memorial is close to several other London attractions worth visiting. A short walk away is the Peter Pan statue, inspired by the beloved children’s book by J. M. Barrie, who lived across the road from the park. It’s also close to the Serpentine Gallery, which is across two sites within the park.