Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens
4.7
18 Ratings
Greater London
Indulge in a private tour of Kensington Palace Gardens and enjoy a royal high tea experience. Learn about the park's history, explore the beautiful gardens, and savor traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Discover the fascinating history of the royal family and the ceremony of afternoon tea.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Queensway Station (Stop B) - Meet up point
- Hyde Park - Stroll in the original Hyde Park which is now part of Kensington Gardens and your guide will describe its 1000 year history and the key events
- Italian Gardens - See the beautiful Italian Garden that was created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria and enjoy the tranquil views of the Long Water and stunning fountains.
- Round Pond - See the formal gardens created by Queen Ann and Queen Caroline as we approach the Palace
- Kensington Palace - Enter Kensington Palace Pavilion and eat and drink a selection of cakes, sandwiches and tea in the grounds of the Palace
What's Included
- Private table reservations
- Expert guided tour
- Afternoon tea assortment
- Exclusive Pavilion access
What's Not Included
- Private Transport
- Bottled Water
- Kensington Palace Entrance fee £24 Adult and £12 Children
Additional Information
Accompanying you as a personal guide, you’ll get to savor traditional English Royal Tea, complete with customary sandwiches, cakes, & scones within the Palace grounds.
Initially, we will stroll through the Park, acquainting ourselves with its rich history. We’ll admire the exquisite gardens that Albert designed for his wife Queen Victoria, and be captivated by the stunning views on our way to the Palace where Princes Harry and William were raised.
Subsequently, we’ll indulge in the grandeur of High Tea on an exclusive table situated within the palace grounds. We will provide personal insights to you about the royal family, the captivating history of our national beverage, and the ceremonial etiquette of afternoon tea.
. All food and beverage service charges are included.
. It’s completely your prerogative to decide and provide any tips, as they aren’t included in the tour.
. Alcohol isn’t on the menu. However, it’s available at an extra cost on the day.
. On rare occasions, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tea Room may close without prior notice. In such cases, arrangements are made for High Tea at another esteemed location.
- You can go inside the Kensington Palace after the tour for an extra cost, and it may not be open every day.Â
- Not recommended for people who are Celiac or have any major Gluten Intolerence
- Not recommended for those who find walking difficult
Location
Queensway tube station
Queensway Tube Station.
- We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station - There is only 1 ENTRANCE - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(18 Ratings)
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Millsystravels
Apr 24, 2024
An English Delight!! - Such a memorable experience!! The walk around the gardens was so pretty albeit a bit cold - typical British weather! But the group was rewarded with a delicious, traditional afternoon tea!! Couldn’t recommend it more for a truly quintessential English experience!!
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Franciscoll8110dr
Apr 24, 2024
The Best London’s Experience EVER! - This was one of the best experience ever. So stunning and delicious.
Simply A Must! Our expedience here made us to want to return again super soon. Thank you for the team for looking after us so beautifully.
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Ranton
Nov 25, 2023
Excellent tour guide! - Excellent tour guide! He was informative, funny, charming and a good storyteller. We all enjoyed the tour and the tea at the end exceeded expectations for the quality of the food. Lots of walking.
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Birthdaygal248
Nov 2, 2023
Leisurely teatime was nonexistent - I mistakenly put my comments on the three palace tour ……please find my comments.
Dee was a wonderful guide ….. I looked so forward to high tea at the pavilion only to be disappointed…. Had less than an hour Thank goodness for the takeaway box for which most of the luscious delectables had to be boxed. Not how I intended my teatime
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Ivanlf2023
Sep 24, 2023
Astrid is THE BEST Guide! - The Kensington Palace Gardens Tour and High Tea was amazing! Our Tour Guide Astrid was a complete delight and made it all the more lovely. Her detailed descriptions of the history of the Parks and the Gardens -- Hyde and Kensington -- were extraordinary and brought the Gardens to life. During the High Tea, she went through great pains explaining how tea was served back in the day as well as what to expect nowadays. She explained the different types of teas and the full range of customs (do's and don'ts) including what to do with your pinky, how to sip properly, when to speak (and not to speak) and how to spread your clotted cream and jam on your scone -- in Devon, it's clotted cream first then jam, in Cornwall is jam first, then clotted cream. Fun and fancy information all in one! If you are lucky enough to have Astrid as your Tour Guide on this tour, you'll have an INCOMPARABLE EXPERIENCE that will exceed all of your expectations! Thank you my dear, sweet, charming and oh so enchanting Astrid!
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Ina_f
Sep 9, 2023
A traditional British experience not to be missed! - Astrid was a wealth of knowledge about Kensington Gardens and the palace. She was incredibly kind, interesting and was able to infuse the cultural experience with the historical context making it a memorable event. Her love for the gardens was evident!
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Jay_m
Aug 27, 2023
Very special tour and tea - Wonderful guided tour of the park with the culmination of the high tea as a finale. Lots of information as well as instruction on how to act.
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Margaret_m
Jun 18, 2023
We have never experienced... - We have never experienced tea like this before. Astrid made this a truly memorable experience. She is in the blue dress at Kensington Palace with us.
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G6599pfkerrym
Apr 27, 2023
10/10 Experience! - If there were 10 stars, we would give it! We purchased the Private Tour with the Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace. The directions to the meeting point were precise and our tour guide, Simon, was there waiting for us 10 minutes early. Simon was like meeting up with an old family friend, immediately he greeted us with such a warming presence. The tour was great and the company was even more wonderful! Simon provided fantastic knowledge and "fun facts" throughout the tour which made it even more enjoyable. Tea and sandwiches were amazing. We enjoyed some of the Queen's favorites. A glass of bubbly with tea was a bonus! We ended the tour walking through the beautiful Princess Diana Memorial Garden and finished at the gate of Kate and Prince William's prior residence. Lots of photo opportunities and found ourselves talking about the experience throughout the rest of the day. 10/10 experience with Simon!
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Lisa_p
May 23, 2023
Ridiculously Expensive - Ridiculously expensive for what we received. We walked through the park to reach Kensington Palace where we had afternoon tea. We could have booked the tea on our own.
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