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London Private Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace Gardens 2 hr
GoodTop 27% in London
45 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Kensington Gardens with a private guide, then enjoy tea, sparkling wine, and classic treats in the Palace Orangery.
About this tour
Enjoy a private London Royal High Tea experience that pairs a guided stroll through Kensington Gardens with a traditional tea in the Palace Orangery. Your senior expert guide meets you outside Queensway Underground Station, then leads you through the park, sharing stories about its history and the events that shaped the nation. Along the way, see gardens created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria and take in views as you approach Kensington Palace, where Princes Harry and William grew up.
The experience continues at the 300-year-old Orangery, where a private table is set for tea, sandwiches, cakes, scones, and sparkling wine. Your guide offers personal insights into the royal family and the history and rituals of afternoon tea. The two-hour London Royal High Tea tour can be adapted for guests with walking difficulties, and customizations may be requested in advance. Palace entry is available only when selected at checkout; the meeting point remains outside Queensway Station, not at the Palace.
Set aside an afternoon for gardens, royal stories, and a classic tea service. Book your private London Royal High Tea experience and enjoy Kensington at your own pace.
Highlights
- Stroll through Kensington Gardens with a private senior guide
- Admire gardens created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria
- Enjoy sandwiches, cakes, scones, tea, and sparkling wine
- Take a private table in the 300-year-old Palace Orangery
What's included
Included
- Private table
- Sandwiches, cakes, and scones
- Tea at the Orangery next to the Palace
- Senior expert guide
- Sparkling wine
- Palace entry, if selected at checkout
Not included
- Palace entry, unless selected at checkout
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.87 / 5 · 45 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside Queensway Underground Station, next to the red phone box and Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant; do not go to the Palace
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
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- Nearby public transportation options are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels; the tour can be adapted for guests with walking difficulties
- Food and beverage service includes a service charge
- Customizations are available by contacting the provider in advance
Frequently asked questions
Is entry to Kensington Palace included?
Palace entry is included only if selected at checkout.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet outside Queensway Underground Station, next to the red phone box and Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant. Do not go to the Palace.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the provider can adapt it for guests with walking difficulties.
Are gratuities included?
No. Gratuities are at your discretion.
Can the tour be customized?
Yes. Contact the provider in advance to request customization.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.87 from 45 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 7.5. Top 27% in London means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in London by this score.
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