
Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens
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4.9/5
Based on 43 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens worth booking?
Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $79 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 43 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (43)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $79 per person
Your Private Senior Guide will greet you at the meeting point and tailor your tour to your personal requirements . Firstly, you will be escorted around the Park & learn of its long history and events which have shaped
What you get
About this experience
Your Private Senior Guide will greet you at the meeting point and tailor your tour to your personal requirements . Firstly, you will be escorted around the Park & learn of its long history and events which have shaped our Nation. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. We will then experience the full splendour of High Tea with Sparkling Wine on a private table in the 300 year old Orangery at the Palace. Your guide will be on hand to give you personal insights into our royal family and the fascinating history of our national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea. . All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge. . The tour itself does not include any gratuities & are entirely at your discretion We are happy to offer customisation of this tour if you contact us in advance.
What's included
Included
- Entry to the Palace - if selected at check out
- Private Table
- Sandwiches, cakes and scones
- Tea at the Orangery next to the Palace
- Senior Expert guide
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Entry to the Palace unless selected at check out
What you'll see and do
This is the meeting point for all our tours
Pass by without stopping
Physical Energy Statue
This bronze statue of man on horseback is called Physical Energy and is the work of the British artist George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Watts had very high ideals for his art, and intended his work to help humanity embrace progress. Physical Energy is an allegory of the human need for new challenges – of our instinct to always be scanning the horizon, looking towards the future. In the artist’s own words, it is ‘a symbol of that restless physical impulse to seek the still unachieved in the domain of material things’.
5 minutes here
Hyde Park
The park's name comes from the Manor of Hyde, which was the northeast sub-division of the manor of Eia (the other two sub-divisions were Ebury and Neyte) and appears as such in the Domesday Book.
10 minutes here
Italian Gardens
The Italian Gardens are an elaborate mix of four main basins. They feature central rosettes carved in Carrara marble, the Portland stone and white marble Tazza Fountain, and a collection of stone statues and urns. See if you can spot the five main urn designs – a swan's breast, woman's head, ram's head, dolphin and oval.
10 minutes here
Round Pond
The Ornamental Pond commissioned by Queen Caroline
10 minutes here
Kensington Palace
Built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1789 and 1794. Additional work by William Kent. Only acessable if you book the option with Palace Entry
10 minutes here · Admission included
In January 2017, Diana's sons commissioned a statue of their mother for Kensington Palace to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death. Ian Rank-Broadley executed the statue.
10 minutes here
London
Tea at the Orangery designed by Hawkesmore in 1704
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Queensway Tube Station. DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE - We do not meet there. - We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station. Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box and Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Where we will end the tour at the Royal High Tea experience and have a selection of sandwiches, cakes and tea. We do not provide return transport.
Options you can book
Private Tour & Entry after tea
Entry to Palace after Tea: After a leisurely tea you have full access to the State Rooms for a self-guided tour. Audio Guides available.
Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace
2019
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour can be adapted for those with walking difficulty
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 43 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
43 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
History and high Tea
Excellent tour guide sharing history and insights. High tea was amazing. This quite a long walk so please be aware. The grounds are exceptional.
via Viator
A beautiful experience
This was an absolutely lovely experience. Our tour guide, Doug was incredible. We viewed the grounds and learned the history of this Palace prior to enjoying our tea and treats. The scones were sensational and all of history behind this beautiful place made the experience so enjoyable. Having the personal touch of a private tour guide was a great bonus. We would highly recommend this experience and are so appreciative to Doug for making this afternoon so memorable for us.
via Viator
Roach tour
Tour guide Doug Cooper was excellent, engaging and informative. We went on a very nice walk around the gardens along with an educational discussion of the history and activities of the gardens and the palace. Doug also sat with us for tea and explained the customs and background of high tea.
via Viator
Fantastic!
Great tour. Super knowledgeable. Highly recommend this team 5/5 stars.
via Tripadvisor
Great time with David!
Had a wonderful time with David through the Kensington Gardens and Palace. We had a great afternoon tea as well! Wonderful with children as well! And very patient!
Response from the operator: Thank you Miya for your company on the walk. The children were delightful and I think enjoyed "Dash the Dog" Children's Afternoon Tea as well. I hope they also liked Queen Victoria's Dolls House when they visited the Palace
via Tripadvisor
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
- $79 to $225
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens cost?
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Prices start at $79 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 Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens 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 Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 43 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens?
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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 Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens 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 Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens?
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Around 15 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 Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens 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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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.
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