
Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea
Traveler rating
4.0/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea worth booking?
Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea is a 2.5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $134 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $134 per person
Discover the beauty of Kensington Palace with this unique experience that combines a delightful royal walk through Kensington Gardens and a takeaway cream tea. Enjoy a leisurely stroll as you learn about Hyde Park's significance in London's history, admire the gardens created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, and see the iconic Peter Pan Statue. After your walk, savor a delicious takeaway cream tea before exploring the State Rooms of the Palace at your own pace (if Palace Entry Selected at Check Out). This tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and indulgence in a stunning London setting. If you want a more substantial Afternoon Tea we recommend the option of a full Tea at the Orangery which is the 300 year old tea room created by Queen Anne.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the beauty of Kensington Palace with this unique experience that combines a delightful royal walk through Kensington Gardens and a takeaway cream tea. Enjoy a leisurely stroll as you learn about Hyde Park's significance in London's history, admire the gardens created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, and see the iconic Peter Pan Statue. After your walk, savor a delicious takeaway cream tea before exploring the State Rooms of the Palace at your own pace (if Palace Entry Selected at Check Out). This tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and indulgence in a stunning London setting. If you want a more substantial Afternoon Tea we recommend the option of a full Tea at the Orangery which is the 300 year old tea room created by Queen Anne.
What's included
Included
- Fun Knowledgable Guide
- Snacks
- Palace Ticket (if option selected)
Not included
- Entry to Palace (unless option selected)
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Kensington Gardens
A stroll through the Royal Park where your guide will describe its long history
10 minutes here
Italian Gardens
See the spectacular garden created by Prince Albert for his wife Queen Victoria
10 minutes here
Peter Pan Statue
Created by JM Barrie this is a favourite with children of all ages
10 minutes here
Round Pond
Created by Queen Caroline this is the dominant water feature of the Park
10 minutes here
Kensington Palace
After viewing the Diana Statue and having a takeaway cream tea you will enter the Palace for a Self Guided Tour. (if option selected)
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
If coming by taxi ask for Queensway Tube Station; The postcode is W2 4QJ Note: We meet at Queensway Station and not the Palace! The guide will be by the Phone box / 1 Queensway., next to the Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your Tour ends after your visit to the Palace
Options you can book
Full Afternoon Tea & Ticket
Duration: 3 hours: This option is for the walk with a Full Sit down Afternoon Tea on your Private Table followed by Entry to the Palace after Full Afternoon Tea
Takeaway With Palace Entry
Palace Entry
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Top Tasting Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those with walking difficulties
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not a great experience.
The Palace tour covered the part where Queen Victoria lived when she was a girl and when she became Queen before moving to Buckingham Palace. I wasn’t impressed with the rooms that we saw. Our tour guide gave us the tour of the park and also Hyde Park. I wasn’t impressed also disappointed that the memorial statue of Princess Diana wasn’t more visible. We only saw her from the back and the side and the statue was surrounded by overgrown bushes. It just wasn’t the experience we had hoped for. The Cream Tea and scones were the best part. I wish I had done the Buckingham Palace Tour instead.
Response from the operator: Dear Judy, We are sorry you did not enjoy Kensington Palace which, to be fair, is currently being refurbished . As we also run the Buckingham Palace Tour we hope we might see you next time there and will make every effort to make your next visit memorable .
via Viator
Lovely Kensington Palace Experience
We enjoyed our Kensington tour very much! Paul, our guide, was outstanding! He was knowlegeable & had a lovely wit! He was very personal, which made the tour much more interesting. We loved our Cream Tea!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind comments. We're delighted Paul’s knowledge and humor enhanced your Kensington experience and cream tea
via Tripadvisor
No take-away cream tea and indifferent staff
We were so looking forward to this tour. To see the gardens and palace finishing with a cream tea! We found the garden tour to be satisfactory and the palace tour let down by the indifference of a number of their staff we encountered during our time there. On separate occasions we found staff to be almost rude. There were a couple of staff members in some of the rooms that we visited who where happy to share information and their knowledge, which was lovely. However this seemed to be the exception. We were denied the cream tea by the cafe staff at the end of our palace tour. We had booked and paid for this as part of our tour. The kitchen staff insisted that our guide needed to be with us in order for them to supply us with this pre-paid service. They would not honour our tickets. That was an unpleasant surprise - our guide was long-gone by that stage post the palace tour. So we purchased, as an additional expense, drinks so that we could spend a few minutes in the outdoor section. However the shine had well-worn off our visit by that stage. Oh, and the staff member positioned in the garden outdoor that early afternoon, we also found to be helpful. Not sure that I'd recommend this tour. Perhaps consider another palace or castle instead?
Response from the operator: We are truly sorry that the Palace Staff did not honour your booking as is expected under our contract with them. We will of course refund the cost of your cream tea.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Locations and Insightful Commentary
Our guide Portia was very friendly and knowledgable. We had an amazing tour! The gardens were beautiful with unique wildlife and even more interesting with Portia’s commentary. I also enjoyed the takeaway tea and gift shop. The tour had a really nice flow between locations and I would absolutely recommend this experience to others.
via Tripadvisor
Loved it!
Doug was amazing! His knowledge about the palace grounds was fantastic. Frankly, we liked the garden tour better than the palace tour.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $134 to $154
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Top Tasting Tours, who run 21 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.4.
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Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea cost?
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Prices start at $134 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 & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea take?
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Plan for about 2.5 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 & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 5 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 & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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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 & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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Around 2 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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea 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 The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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Included: Fun Knowledgable Guide; Snacks; and Palace Ticket (if option selected). Not included: Entry to Palace (unless option selected); and Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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If coming by taxi ask for Queensway Tube Station; The postcode is W2 4QJ Note: We meet at Queensway Station and not the Palace! The guide will be by the Phone box / 1 Queensway. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Kensington Palace & Gardens with Take Away Cream Tea?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Full Afternoon Tea & Ticket, Takeaway With Palace Entry. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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