Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea: Traditional English Tea Experience

Indulge in a traditional English high tea experience at Kensington Palace Gardens. Explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the palace’s history before enjoying a royal tea with sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Discover the fascinating history of afternoon tea and the royal family. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

A leisurely walk through the gardens offers a chance to enjoy the scenery and discover a millennium of royal history, concluding with a view of Diana’s Statue and afternoon tea on the palace grounds.

Highlights

  • Queensway Station (Stop B)

  • Kensington Gardens

  • Italian Gardens

  • Peter Pan Statue

  • Physical Energy Statue

  • Round Pond

  • Kensington Palace

What's Included
  • A walk in the gardens with a knowledgeable guide
  • The 1000 year history of Hyde Park and its Royal Owners
  • Tea at the Orangery - next to the Palace on private table
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea of freshly made sandwiches, scones & cakes. Vegan/Veg no Gluten on request
What's Not Included
  • Entry to Kensington Palace (unless selected at check out)
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Delight in the authentic Royal English Tea experience, featuring traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones, in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace, at your own private table.
Begin with a leisurely stroll through Kensington Gardens, uncovering its rich history. Marvel at the stunning gardens designed by Albert for Queen Victoria and enjoy the…

Location
Queensway tube station
IMPORTANT: DO NOT GO TO THE PALACE. WE DO NOT MEET THERE We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station - There is only 1 Entrance (Next to Chinese Restaurant) - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box) https://goo.gl/maps/cA82XF8W9V8qNrJ48
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julie_m
Mar 14, 2026
The High Tea was elegant... - The High Tea was elegant and lovely! Doug, our guide gave a fascinating history of the customs of high tea and tea in general.
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Janelle_m
Mar 14, 2026
Knowledgeable guide.... - Knowledgeable guide. Great outdoor activity with kids. Lovely first time high tea experience. We did not do the palace tour but if no kids, probably would have booked that too.
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Samantha_j
Mar 10, 2026
Great Experience would 100% recomend! - From the start the meeting place was very clear. Our guide was prompt and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed learning all of the history about Kensington and the Royal Family. The tea was lovely and the staff was very kind.
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Wmcol
Mar 9, 2026
Kensington Garden tour with High Tea at Palace - Enjoyed to walking tour through Kensington Gardens. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. The High Tea at the palace was wonderful and will be remembered as my favorite part.
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Rosemarie_p
Feb 16, 2026
Paul was awesome. Even... - Paul was awesome. Even though it was cold and raining he made it very enjoyable and informative. A wealth of history..
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Toni_p
Feb 12, 2026
Rain or Shine it was a lovely time. - On a rainy day in February, it was a lovely, relaxing, and educational experience. I learned a lot from my guide Barbara. She was very knowledgeable and even provided information to help make the rest of my trip easier. Barbara was an excellent tour guide and I enjoyed my time with her. The orangey was a beautiful tea room and the server was very attentive. The vanilla chai tea was perfect on a rainy day.
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U9540gpmarcof
Jan 26, 2026
Doug made us feel like VIPs. - Despite the cold weather our guide Doug was upbeat and enthusiastic. We learnt so much about the Park and the History while watching cute dogs play off leash. We felt like we were old friends as Doug shared so much. We had a wonderful high tea and Doug took the trouble to teach us all about the history. A must do in London.
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Josna_m
Jan 7, 2026
Excellent definitely a must do! - Paddy was amazing and a great tour guide! He gave us so much information about the gardens and the royal family history. He was very knowledgeable and I would definitely do this tour again. I really loved the teatime as well that was included with it after. Great for solo travelers’s families’s friends.
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Delilah_h
Feb 19, 2026
Great, but not what I expected - It was an enjoyable tour, I don't feel like the description before booking is accurate enough. The main focus of this tour is the walk through Kensigton Gardens. I was chatting with another person on the tour and they agreed they didn't even realize there was a portion where we walked through the gardens. The tea felt very rushed, which was my main reason for booking this tour. The tea was absolutely amazing, but if you booked the portion where you were doing the self guided tour of Kensigton Palace, you were rushed through tea to go to the palace. So as great as each piece was, the highlight of the tour was the most rushed piece.
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Jessica_o
Jan 25, 2026
Just okay - This experience for me was a bit underwhelming. Paul was our tour guide and he was nice, but it was just my sister and I so it felt a bit rushed. He also answered his phone at the very beginning of our tour which was a bit off putting. Also this is not a botanical garden tour Kensington Gardens is a public park with runners and dogs (unleashed) everywhere which cheapened the experience for me. The tea in the orangery was okay but my socks were not blown off! I can almost guarantee there were better and cheaper tea experiences in London! I did love seeing the Diana statue and the area where Harry and Meghan announced their engagement, but overall this was overpriced for it was.
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From $121
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).