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London: VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

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Stroll through the stunning Kensington Gardens, home to royal history and breathtaking landscapes, followed by an exclusive royal afternoon tea. Join a luxurious and elegant London adventure.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Timed easy-access tickets to Kensington Palace and the State Apartments (if option selected; Duration: 3 hours & departing at 9:30 AM)
    • Kensington Gardens and access to the Cradle Walk to view the Sunken Garden
    • Royal Tea experience with cakes, sandwiches, and choice of up to 10 English teas
    • London guide
    • Audio guide in Kensington Palace (if upgrade option with entry to the Palace is selected)
    • Palace entry is not included for guests booking the Kensington Gardens and Royal High Tea only option (2 hours at 11 AM)
    • Transportation
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy optional timed access to Kensington Palace and State Apartments
  • Explore optional Queen Victoria rooms, royal apartments, and the King’s Gallery
  • Explore Kensington Gardens and the Cradle Walk to view the Sunken Garden
  • See the recently installed Statue of Princess Diana
  • Enjoy sumptuous afternoon tea in a gorgeous setting fit for kings and queens

Description

Experience London like royalty with the VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Experience.
A royal affair awaits on this combined guided tour of a truly British tradition of a Royal Tea experience, filled with sumptuous delights and insights into one of the most fascinating royal dynasties ever and the captivating Kensington Palace Gardens with optional upgrade to Kensington Palace with easy access timed tickets.

Guests are enchanted by the expert narration of an expert first-class local guide, delving into the rich history of British monarchs and the significance of Kensington Palace. Following this insightful introduction, visitors will enjoy hearing stories of notable residents and visitors to Kensington Palace such as Princess Diana and Charles, Kate and William, along with other esteemed members of royal families and dynasties such as Queen Camilla, King Charles and Queen Elizabeth II as well as Princess Margaret.
Complementing this magnificently 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. Once seated, guests will indulge in the quintessentially English tradition of Afternoon Royal Tea amidst the opulent surroundings of one of England's premier royal residences. In essence, our tour promises an unparalleled royal encounter, truly fitting to crown any visit to England.
While dining, take in stunning palace views from the 18th-century Orangery Restaurant located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. This is a must-do for those seeking luxury and history in one of the most beautiful settings in London.

Good to know before you go
  • Kensington Palace entry is included for guests, who book the upgraded option including Palace Entry. Palace tickets are excluded for Kensington Palace Gardens and High Tea only reservations
  • 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 compliant ramps
  • Operates in all weather conditions
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older
  • The tour guide is not provided by Kensington Palace
Meeting point

Kensington Gardens & VIP Royal Tea Experience

Kensington Gardens & VIP Royal Tea Experience French

Kensington Gardens & VIP Royal Tea Experience German

Kensington Gardens & VIP Royal Tea Experience Spanish

London: VIP Kensington Palace & Gardens Royal Tea Experience

VIP Kensington Palace & Gardens Royal Tea Experience French

VIP Kensington Palace & Gardens Royal Tea Experience German

VIP Kensington Palace & Gardens Royal Tea Experience Spanish

Small Group VIP Kensington Palace & Gardens Royal High Tea

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    5-12 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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