Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option

London, England

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy afternoon tea with a private guide at the Kensington Palace Pavilion. Listen as your guide shares stories all about the monarchy whilst you enjoy tea and cakes in this royal residence—the birthplace of Queen Victoria, and where Prince William and his family currently reside. Add an optional skip-the-line ticket if you want to explore inside this grand palace.

A private tour makes for a much more personal London experience
Take in lush surroundings as your guide shares their knowledge
A great experience for fans of the British royal family
An audio guide is available if you choose to add skip-the-line tickets

What's Included

Royal High Tea with Kensington Palace Ticket (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Table reservation at the Kensington Palace Pavilion
Tasting of cakes and tea from the Afternoon Tea menu
Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (2,5-hour option only)

Additional food and drinks
Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (in the 2-hour option)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hux Hotel
7-9 Kensington High St, London W8 5NP, UK
Meet your guide in front of the Hux Hotel, 7-9 Kensington High St, London W8 5NP, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hux Hotel

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Kensington Palace Pavilion

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Palace Gardens Terrace

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
The 2-hour option is an Afternoon Tea without tickets to Kensington Palace. You will visit a cafe located in the palace’s garden and enjoy a tasting of tea and cakes. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements.
Skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace are included only in the 2,5-hour option, subject to the palace’s limited opening hours. Tickets are timed, allowing you to skip the line at the ticket office and enter immediately. There are mandatory security checks. The guide will not accompany you inside the palace, but they will provide all the necessary information and help you pick up the audio guide, which is available in English only.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Great tour - especially...

Kathleen_P, Jan 2026

Great tour - especially loved the Christmas Afternoon Tea! Food was so good - could have spent the day in this tea room! Always enjoy seeing the Palace and learning more about it.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Kathleen_P, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, especially the Christmas Afternoon Tea, and that the visit to the Palace was both enjoyable and informative. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you again on a future Rosotravel tour. Regards, Rosotravel Team