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Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace with Walking Tour of the Gardens
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Highlights

  • Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.
  • The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.
  • Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.
  • Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.
  • Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.

Your Experience

High tea amidst Royal Gardens

Begin your royal experience with a guided walk through Kensington Gardens, passing Queen Victoria's commissioned landscapes. Your guide leads you to the Sunken Garden, home to the newly installed Princess Diana statue surrounded by her favorite white roses and forget-me-nots. Learn about the Palace's role as home to young Princes William and Harry, and now their own children. After taking in the beauty of the gardens, you'll discover the iconic Peter Pan Statue, a beloved landmark that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike.

Indulge in a regal experience

Finally, you'll be treated to a delightful afternoon tea at the Orangery, a charming building near Diana's garden. Take your seat overlooking manicured gardens. Your traditional service includes four classic sandwiches: egg mayonnaise with cress, smoked salmon with cream cheese, roast ham with English mustard, and cucumber with fresh mint. Warm Welsh butter scones follow, served with clotted cream and local preserves, alongside a selection of seasonal pastries.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 2-hour afternoon tea experience at Kensington Palace Gardens
  • Guided walk through Kensington Palace Gardens
  • Afternoon tea (vegan and gluten-free options available). Find menu here
  • Host
  • Entry to Kensington Palace Gardens
  • Drinks (available to purchase onsite)
  • Entry to Kensington Palace

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at outside of Queensway Underground Station.

  • Address: Bayswater Rd, London W2 4SS, United Kingdom.

  • Meet your guide outside the station at the entrance (not the exit) next to the red phone box and red post box.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

The experience includes a 2-hour afternoon tea service, guided walk through Kensington Palace Gardens, host interaction, and entry to Kensington Palace Gardens. Vegan and gluten-free options are available for the tea.

It's recommended to have your ID ready, wear comfortable walking shoes, carry water, a camera, local currency or preferred payment method, an umbrella, warm coat, and sunscreen as weather can be unpredictable.

The tour includes historic Kensington Gardens with highlights like Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and Princess Diana’s statue in the Sunken Garden. You'll also see the iconic Peter Pan Statue along your route.

Drinks are not included but can be purchased onsite for an additional cost.

The Sunken Garden features a newly installed statue of Princess Diana surrounded by her favorite white roses and forget-me-nots, with over 4,000 flowers planted each spring including these blooms.

The activity accommodates only a single group to ensure an enjoyable atmosphere without overcrowding. Specific size limits are not provided in the data.

The tea service includes four traditional sandwiches such as smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress, along with vegan and gluten-free options available upon request.

This delightful afternoon tea experience lasts for two hours within the grounds of Kensington Palace Gardens.

Your host will share engaging stories about British royalty and their tea traditions while you dine overlooking gardens used by the current royal family.

Entry is provided only to Kensington Palace Gardens, not the main palace itself. Additional access requires a separate ticket or purchase.

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience. Bring along your walking shoes, water, and your camera for the experience. Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket. Pack an umbrella, warm coat, or sunscreen for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 15 people.

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Please make a note of your dietary preferences and restrictions at the time of booking. The menus are subject to change. While efforts are made to avoid cross-contamination, foods containing allergens are prepared in the kitchen. Please note that your meeting point is Queensway Station and not the Palace.

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