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Kensington Palace Gardens High Tea 2 hr
TourTruth score 5.6 out of 10
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1,086 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Stroll through Kensington Gardens, hear royal stories, then enjoy a full afternoon tea at your own private table in an 18th-century tea room.
About this tour
Pair a royal garden stroll with a traditional English afternoon tea on this Kensington Palace Gardens High Tea experience. Your guide leads a small group through Kensington Gardens, sharing stories of Hyde Park’s history from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the present day. Along the way, admire the Italian Garden, created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, and visit the statue of Princess Diana while hearing about her life and favorite places.
After the walk, settle at your own private table in an 18th-century tea room near the palace for a full afternoon tea. The experience includes food and beverage service charge, while alcoholic drinks and guide gratuities are not included. Kensington Palace admission is optional and must be selected at checkout; without that option, palace entry is not included. Groups are typically 2–8 people, with a maximum of 12, making this a personal way to enjoy the gardens and their royal stories.
Choose Kensington Palace Gardens High Tea for a relaxed blend of history, garden scenery, and classic tea-time treats.
Highlights
- Stroll through Kensington Gardens and hear stories spanning more than 1,000 years
- Admire the Italian Garden and its royal and film-worthy scenery
- See Princess Diana’s statue and hear about her life and favorite places
- Enjoy a full afternoon tea at a private table in an 18th-century tea room
What's included
Included
- Guided walk through Kensington Gardens
- Stories about Hyde Park’s history from 1066 to the present
- Visit to the Italian Garden
- Visit to Princess Diana’s statue and stories about her life
- Full afternoon tea at a private table
- Food and beverage service charge
Not included
- Kensington Palace admission unless selected at checkout
- Alcoholic drinks
- Guide gratuities
- Additional purchases at the venue
Ratings on each provider
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4.63 / 5 · 1,086 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside Queensway Underground Station, beside the red phone box; do not go to Kensington Palace
- The station has one entrance, next to a Chinese restaurant
- Kensington Palace admission is not included unless selected at checkout; the listed high-season gate price is £24.70
- Walking includes uneven park surfaces and steps; the tour is not recommended for people who find walking difficult
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- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington Palace admission included?
No. Admission is included only if you select the Palace Entry option at checkout. The provider lists a high-season gate price of £24.70.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet outside Queensway Underground Station, beside the red phone box. Do not go to Kensington Palace.
What food and drinks are included?
The experience includes full afternoon tea at a private table. Alcohol is not included; drinks are available for an additional cost.
How large is the group?
Groups are typically 2–8 people, with a maximum of 12.
Is the walk suitable for everyone?
The tour is listed as suitable for all fitness levels, but it is not recommended for people who find walking difficult. The route includes uneven surfaces and steps.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.63 from 1,086 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.6.
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