The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
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London, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a classic British afternoon tea without worrying about reservations on this guided Kensington Palace experience. View the palace from the exterior, and stroll through gardens created by Prince Albert while learning about the history of Britain’s tea time tradition. Then, sit down to a traditional spread of sandwiches, cakes, and scones while hearing stories about the royal family and palace life.
- Upgrade to add on entry to the palace
- Hear stories you might otherwise miss out on
- Get the royal treatment—snacks, tea, and Kensington Gardens stroll included
- Avoid getting lost with a guide to escort you from Queensway Station
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Unlike some tours where tables are shared, this high tea includes a private table.
Sample Menu
Starter
A Selection of Sandwiches
Finger Cut Sandwiches according to season
Main
Scones with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam
Dessert
A Selection of Cakes
Indulge in Queen Victoria's passion for delicious Palace Cakes, including her favourite , Victoria Sponge
What's Included
- Tea at the Orangery - next to the Palace on private table
- A walk in the gardens with a knowledgeable guide
- The 1000 year history of Hyde Park and its Royal Owners
- Traditional Afternoon Tea of freshly made sandwiches, scones & cakes. Vegan/Veg no Gluten on request
- Entry to Kensington Palace (unless selected at check out)
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic BeveragesAvailable at extra cost at the venue
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Queensway stationLondon W2 4RW, UK
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) https://goo.gl/maps/cA82XF8W9V8qNrJ48
End point
- Kensington PalaceKensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK
After the experience you can walk back to Queensway Station or Kensington High St in 10 minutes where buses, trains and taxis are available
Itinerary
Meet your guide in central London, and stroll together toward Kensington Gardens, which sits on the west side of Hyde Park.
Explore the footpaths that wind around these manicured lawns, hearing the history of Hyde Park from around 1066 to the present day.
After taking in the Italian Gardens and the Round Pond, listen to tidbits about the British Royal Family, and head to the pavilion for a classic high tea of sandwiches, cakes, and hot tea.
Your experience ends here, meaning you can linger as you like.
Explore the footpaths that wind around these manicured lawns, hearing the history of Hyde Park from around 1066 to the present day.
After taking in the Italian Gardens and the Round Pond, listen to tidbits about the British Royal Family, and head to the pavilion for a classic high tea of sandwiches, cakes, and hot tea.
Your experience ends here, meaning you can linger as you like.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for those that find walking difficult
- Some park surfaces are uneven and there are steps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 945 reviews
Deb_S, Mar 2026
Our guide was wonderful and customised the tour to us! High Tea was lovely and the Palace tour is well worth it
Joyce_B, Mar 2026
Our guide, Doug, was one of the best we’ve had on trips we have booked on Viator. We were introduced to the park, and the friendly swans,. We also saw the lovely tribute to Princess Diana. The High tea was in the Orangerie and was absolutely gorgeous. High tea was an event not to be missed and we weren’t rushed. Kensington Palace did not disappoint either! Great tour and guide!
Douglas_H, Mar 2026
You can book directly for tea at the Orangerie… or take this delightful tour of the garden and learn the history of what you’re looking at, followed by tea! Highly reco the tour approach, which gives you great insights into the park and gardens.
Julie_M, Mar 2026
The High Tea was elegant and lovely! Doug, our guide gave a fascinating history of the customs of high tea and tea in general.
Janelle_M, Mar 2026
Knowledgeable guide. Great outdoor activity with kids. Lovely first time high tea experience. We did not do the palace tour but if no kids, probably would have booked that too.
Samantha_J, Mar 2026
From the start the meeting place was very clear. Our guide was prompt and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed learning all of the history about Kensington and the Royal Family.
The tea was lovely and the staff was very kind.
Delilah_H, Feb 2026
It was an enjoyable tour, I don't feel like the description before booking is accurate enough. The main focus of this tour is the walk through Kensigton Gardens. I was chatting with another person on the tour and they agreed they didn't even realize there was a portion where we walked through the gardens. The tea felt very rushed, which was my main reason for booking this tour. The tea was absolutely amazing, but if you booked the portion where you were doing the self guided tour of Kensigton Palace, you were rushed through tea to go to the palace. So as great as each piece was, the highlight of the tour was the most rushed piece.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review and concerns. We describe the tour as a Walking Tour with Tea at the Palace. We allow an hour for tea but this can be extended if required as there is no time limit on the table. The Palace Ticket is timed to allow up to 90 minutes for the tea service but Palace staff are flexible should you require more time. We are sorry you felt rushed as our goal is to provide a leisurely experience.
RoseMarie_P, Feb 2026
Paul was awesome. Even though it was cold and raining he made it very enjoyable and informative. A wealth of history..
Toni_P, Feb 2026
On a rainy day in February, it was a lovely, relaxing, and educational experience. I learned a lot from my guide Barbara. She was very knowledgeable and even provided information to help make the rest of my trip easier. Barbara was an excellent tour guide and I enjoyed my time with her. The orangey was a beautiful tea room and the server was very attentive. The vanilla chai tea was perfect on a rainy day.
Jessica_O, Jan 2026
This experience for me was a bit underwhelming. Paul was our tour guide and he was nice, but it was just my sister and I so it felt a bit rushed. He also answered his phone at the very beginning of our tour which was a bit off putting. Also this is not a botanical garden tour Kensington Gardens is a public park with runners and dogs (unleashed) everywhere which cheapened the experience for me. The tea in the orangery was okay but my socks were not blown off! I can almost guarantee there were better and cheaper tea experiences in London! I did love seeing the Diana statue and the area where Harry and Meghan announced their engagement, but overall this was overpriced for it was.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Jessica for taking the time to write this review. We hope that we were clear that Kensington is not a botanical garden and in January most of the flora is sleeping. We wish you safe travels
Josna_M, Jan 2026
Paddy was amazing and a great tour guide! He gave us so much information about the gardens and the royal family history. He was very knowledgeable and I would definitely do this tour again. I really loved the teatime as well that was included with it after. Great for solo travelers’s families’s friends.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks on Behalf of Paddy! We appreciate your lovely feedback. Enjoy your time in London
Cheryl_L, Jan 2026
My daughter and I really enjoyed the walk through Kensington garden ! Our guide Doug was so friendly and informative !
The high tea was amazing ! Would highly
Recommend this tour !
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It is a great family tour and Doug was thrilled to take you.
Karish_C, Dec 2025
Our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Answered all our questions and was very funny as well! Kids had a blast with the walk
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We loved looking after you and your family. Thank you for being our guests
Barbara_R, Dec 2025
This is a must have tour to see the lights of London. Absolutely fabulous.! The guide was very knowledge and a lot of fun.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are delighted you enjoyed it. Come again next year, maybe to Hampton Court?
Brian_K, Dec 2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide, beautiful setting and lovely food. Overall a great experience
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed it
Mirlina_B, Dec 2025
We had the pleasure of having an exceptional tour guide named Doug. He was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, pleasant, and helped us understand a lot of the historical facts of London. The High Tea experience was superb and the food was extremely delicious. We highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Doug was delighted to read your review and thanks you personally for your company
Keith_J, Dec 2025
Great experience I think it’s a must do when you visit London. Even though we’ve done it once we would probably do it again on our next visit to London.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We were so pleased to see you again! Don't forget to request anything next time and we will do our best to accommodate you
Giovanna_S, Dec 2025
Tour was lovely and very informative. High tea was delicious. Palace itself was a bit underwhelming. The walk was very pleasant. I met a fantastic couple which made the tour fun!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are delighted you liked the tour and food.
Melissa_S, Dec 2025
Meet up directions were very clear and easy to find. Doug was wonderful, he catered the tour to our interests and ability levels, and he even stayed and had tea with us, to explain everything we were eating and how to use the strainers, etc... he also gave us history about high tea and the location we were in. The price is very high, but it was really worth the experience to do at least once, we had a wonderful time with Doug as our guide.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback
Scott_B, Nov 2025
This is a great way to get to know the gardens and have a high tea. Doug was a fantastic guide with tons of knowledge and witty stories. I highly recommend!!
Michelle_B, Nov 2025
Absolutely best experience of the gardens with our tour guide Doug 😁and the high tea was exceptional 😍my mums 70th birthday and she enjoyed it so much thank you xx
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks on behalf of Doug! We are delighted your mum had a great time
Orsolya_H, Nov 2025
Paul was our tour guide. He has a very typical English sense of humour. The walk in Kensington Gardens was truly beautiful, and Paul told us many interesting historical stories about the Royal Family. The tea experience with the tiny pastries and sandwiches was so atmospheric that it felt as if we had stepped straight into a Bridgerton scene. Afterwards, the visit to Kensington Palace with the guided audio tour was an unforgettable experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for a lovely, comprehensive review Paul was delighted to be your host
Andrea_C, Nov 2025
Paul was an excellent guide, very informative and paced walking tour perfectly to accommodate all of us. High Tea was ok, had better tasting sandwiches and scones in other countries.
Hani_A, Nov 2025
It was a perfect experience with a very friendly tour guide
I will recommend it to our friends and family
Marvin_W, Nov 2025
A trip to London would not be complete without going to the Kensington High Tea. The food and experience was amazing. The tour of the Palace was not as impressive; however, if you’re interested in seeing the place where Princess Diana spent her time in London after marrying Prince Charles, it’s worth the visit.
Karen_L, Nov 2025
Wear comfortable shoes for the walk in the park. Tea was delightful and quite filling. Highly recommend.
Heather_R, Nov 2025
Our tour was fantastic. I have been through the park many times, but learned a few things along the way- 10/10. Kensington Palace is always a lovely time- 10/10. The highlight for my friends and I was trying the tea. Overall, we gave the tea about a 7/10. It was good, but we’ve had better.
Diane_S, Oct 2025
We had a delightful high tea at Kensington Gardens & Palace! The tour through the park was amazing; it’s such a beautiful park. The atmosphere for the high tea was elegant, and the treats were delicious. Our wonderful tour guide Doug made the whole experience truly special with his knowledge, warmth, and charm. A perfect afternoon in every way!
kitldo, Oct 2025
walk in the park, lovely. pretentious not-very-good tea sandwhich lunch bland and not particularly tasty,,,biggest disappointment was the big deal admission to the palace...dreadful and not worth the time. save your money and go to the theatre instead
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you didn't enjoy the experience with us. We pay attention to every review and work with our suppliers to improve our services constantly. We hope that you liked our guide and try our other experiences in the future.
Alise_A, Oct 2025
While a little pricey… the walking tour and tea was amazing! Paul (our guide) gave us a great walking tour prior to the tea and the tea afterwards was amazing. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Many thanks! We do try to keep prices down but as you mention we have supe
Senior, knowledgeable guides and small group sizes which we hope give value for money
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