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London Royal Palaces Walk and Afternoon Tea 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in London

110 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk through London’s royal quarter, hear palace stories, and enjoy sandwiches, scones, and cakes at a historic Kensington tea room.

About this tour

Discover London’s royal quarter on a guided walk through the streets and gardens surrounding Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, and Kensington Palace, then settle in for afternoon tea in historic surroundings. This 150-minute experience pairs royal stories with the rituals of English tea, in a small group of no more than 10 guests.

Explore St James’s and hear how its Tudor palace became the place where the King was proclaimed monarch. On Changing of the Guard mornings, watch the Old Guard inspection before following the band toward Buckingham Palace. Continue past Wellington Arch and take a short ride on an iconic red bus toward the Royal Albert Hall, then walk through Kensington Gardens, with a stop at Princess Diana’s statue. The route leads to a 300-year-old tea room established by Queen Anne, where you’ll enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and a private table for your party. Dietary options are available by prior request, and a children’s tea is typically offered for guests 11 and younger.

Choose this London royal palaces walk and afternoon tea for a lively blend of history, parkland, and classic treats. Check your preferred option at checkout, as palace State Rooms entry is available only when selected.

Highlights

  • Explore the royal quarter around Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace
  • Hear stories of royal history from a knowledgeable guide
  • Watch the Old Guard inspection on Changing of the Guard mornings
  • Ride a red bus toward the Royal Albert Hall
  • Stroll through Kensington Gardens to a historic tea room
  • Enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and a private table for tea

What's included

Included

  • Knowledgeable guide and royal history walk
  • History of tea drinking in England
  • Small group of up to 10 guests, typically 4–6
  • Private table exclusively for your party during tea
  • Afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and cakes
  • Child’s tea, typically for children 11 and younger
  • Palace State Rooms entrance, if selected at checkout

Not included

  • Palace entrance and walking tour unless selected at checkout
  • Bus fare; bring a contactless card or Oyster card
  • Additional items available for purchase during tea service

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Important information

  • Meet at the Park Gate between the Ritz Hotel and Green Park Station entrance, under the street-level station porch
  • Nearest Underground station: Green Park
  • The walk lasts about 60 minutes and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are available by prior request
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the experience?

The experience lasts 150 minutes.

What is included with afternoon tea?

Tea includes sandwiches, scones, and cakes, with a private table for your party.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are available by prior request.

Is Palace entry included?

Palace State Rooms entrance is included only if selected at checkout.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Park Gate between the Ritz Hotel and Green Park Station entrance, under the station porch. Green Park is the nearest Underground station.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.93 from 110 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
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  • 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 8.4. Top 10% in London means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in London by this score.

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