Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option
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Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $118 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $118 per person
Experience the essence of British high culture and learn about the royal lifestyle at a traditional tea party in the Kensington Palace Gardens. Enjoy a royal experience, tea and cake with a Local Guide. Optional skip-the
What you get
About this experience
Experience the essence of British high culture and learn about the royal lifestyle at a traditional tea party in the Kensington Palace Gardens. Enjoy a royal experience, tea and cake with a Local Guide. Optional skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: British High Tea Book a 2-hour tea party at an elegant cafe located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. Includes 1 serving of the Afternoon Tea (with cakes) per guest. 2,5-hour: British High Tea & Kensington Palace Tickets (ENGLISH ONLY) Choose this option to receive skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace and enjoy a 2,5-hour Afternoon Tea at the palace’s elegant cafe. Why do British people love drinking tea so much? The best way to find out is by joining our Local Guide at a private afternoon tea in the royal gardens of Kensington Palace!
What's included
Included
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Royal High Tea with Kensington Palace Ticket (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Tasting of cakes and tea from the Afternoon Tea menu
- Table reservation at the Kensington Palace Pavilion
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (2,5-hour option only)
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (in the 2-hour option)
What you'll see and do
Meet your guide in front of the Hux Hotel, 7-9 Kensington High St, London W8 5NP, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes here
Royal afternoon tea with a Private Guide. For this exclusive experience, we chose one of the most prestigious tea rooms in London - the Kensington Palace Pavilion. This elegant cafe overlooks the Sunken Garden and the Kensington Palace, the 17th-century royal residence known as the birthplace of Queen Victoria and currently occupied by Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales, and their children. Receive skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace. This is your chance to visit this royal residence on your own and explore the ornate state apartments and amazing exhibitions on royal history and heritage with the help of the official English-language audio guide in English. Your Private Guide will escort you to the palace and provide all the information, and you'll avoid waiting in the queue. Enhance your traditional high tea experience with a visit to Kensington Palace!
120 minutes here · Admission included
Our Local Guide will take you to the palace gardens, sharing fascinating stories about the British royal family along the way. Together, you will enjoy afternoon tea (also known as high tea) with a variety of delicious cakes that are worthy of royalty. Come and enjoy this exclusive experience in the most beautiful setting!
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Meet your guide in front of the Hux Hotel, 7-9 Kensington High St, London W8 5NP, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide in front of the Hux Hotel, 7-9 Kensington High St, London W8 5NP, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Options you can book
2H: British High Tea
Duration: 2 hours: Book a 2-hour tea party at an elegant cafe located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. Includes 1 serving of the Afternoon. ,: Tea (with cakes) per guest. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO060.
2,5H:BritishHighTea&Kensington
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Choose this option to receive skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace and enjoy a 2,5-hour. ,: Afternoon Tea at the palace’s elegant cafe. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO060.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, cmn, ja, en, it, pl, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- UK Tours & Activites
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- The 2-hour option is an Afternoon Tea without tickets to Kensington Palace. You will visit a cafe located in the palace’s garden and enjoy a tasting of tea and cakes. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace are included only in the 2,5-hour option, subject to the palace’s limited opening hours. Tickets are timed, allowing you to skip the line at the ticket office and enter immediately. There are mandatory security checks. The guide will not accompany you inside the palace, but they will provide all the necessary information and help you pick up the audio guide, which is available in English only.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour - especially...
Great tour - especially loved the Christmas Afternoon Tea! Food was so good - could have spent the day in this tea room! Always enjoy seeing the Palace and learning more about it.
Response from the operator: Hi Kathleen_P, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, especially the Christmas Afternoon Tea, and that the visit to the Palace was both enjoyable and informative. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you again on a future Rosotravel tour. Regards, Rosotravel Team
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $118 to $650
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option cost?
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Prices start at $118 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea with Entrance Ticket Option start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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