Experience the original royal family tradition of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Take a walk in the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens on a guided tour before indulging in high tea at the Kensington Palace Pavilion.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Walk through the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens
- Hear interesting insights into the history of the royal family
- Enjoy a traditional British high tea overlooking the magnificent Sunken Garden
- Benefit from a private tour with a knowledgable guide
Full description
Meet your guide at the meeting point and walk to the iconic Kensington Palace. On a guided tour of the palace’s gardens, walk around the immaculately-maintained grounds where you will be given interesting insights into the history of the royal family and Britain's most beloved drink: tea.
Kensington Palace is most well known for being home to members of the British royal family like Princess Diana, Prince Harry, and now Prince William and Kate Middleton (along with Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte). See the famous Sunken Garden before ending the walk with an indulgent high tea in the breathtaking surroundings of Kensington Palace Pavilion.
You will be served a selection of afternoon tea sandwiches which include classics such as egg mayonnaise and cress, smoked salmon and cream cheese, roast ham and English mustard, and cucumber and fresh mint. Taste traditional scones made with Welsh butter filled with cream and jam and a selection of fine afternoon tea cakes.
Includes
- A classic high tea of sandwiches, cakes, and scones served with tea or coffee
- Guided tour of the palace parks and the Sunken Garden
- Kensington Palace is occasionally closed for private events
- Transportation
- Water
- Entry to Kensington Palace buildings
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Meeting point
• Meet outside of Queensway Underground Station •There is only 1 exit • Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box, on the corner of the road)
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Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- It is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour
- Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point