Kensington Palace Gardens: VIP High Tea Tour with Historical Insights
4.5
36 Ratings
Greater London
Indulge in a VIP High Tea Tour at Kensington Palace Gardens, where you'll enjoy a glass of English Sparkling Wine or Pimm's cocktail, traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the palace's history and the royal family. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Queensway Station (Stop B) - Meet up point
- Italian Gardens - Walk through Hyde Park/ Kensington Gardens and see the amazing landscaping and special features created by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria and taken in the views are we approach the Palace through treelined avenues
- Peter Pan Statue - See the Bronze Statue that commemorates the creation of the boy who never grew up.
- Physical Energy Statue - A magnificent Bronze in the centre of the park
- Kensington Palace Gardens - Visit Kensington Palace Gardens and enjoy the selection of teas, cakes, and scones in the grounds of the Palace
- Round Pond - We walk through the gardens created by Queen Caroline
What's Included
- Luxury Drink Included
- Assortment of Sandwiches, Cakes, and Scones
- Tea Experience at Kensington Palace’s Pavilion
- Guided Tour with a Fun and Knowledgeable Guide
What's Not Included
- Private Transport
- Entry to the Kensington Palace
- Entry to any exhibitions
Additional Information
As a privileged guest, you’ll have the choice of either English Sparkling Wine or a Pimm’s cocktail, along with the benefit of priority seating.
Take pleasure in the classic Royal English Tea, served with traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones at the Palace grounds.
Our tour commences with a leisurely walk around Kensington Gardens, during which we share its rich history. We’ll visit the stunning gardens Albert designed for his wife, Queen Victoria, and enjoy the breathtaking views as we approach the Palace where Princes Harry and William spent their childhoods.
Subsequently, we’ll bask in the grandeur of High Tea within the Palace grounds, providing personal anecdotes about our royal family and the intriguing history of our national beverage and the ritual of afternoon tea.
. The price all Food and Beverage Services is inclusive of Service Charges.
. Tips for the tour guide are not included and are entirely up to you.
. On rare occasions, the Palace Tea Room might be closed without prior notice. In such instances, we organize High Tea at a distinguished alternative venue.
- A vegan option can be organised
Location
1A Queensway
Queensway
Queensway Tube Station.
Meeting Point = Queensway Underground Station
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- We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station
- There is only 1 Entrance
- Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box)
Not the Exit of the station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Jane_m
Oct 19, 2023
Royal treatment - Our tour guide Dee brought the history of the royals to life and was very attentive to us throughout the tour - A+ experience!
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Michele
Oct 17, 2023
Lovely! - Lovely tour of Kensington Gardens, Diana’s Garden, and Tea at the Palace. Astrid was a wealth of knowledge of British history and culture.
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Lorij_s
Sep 2, 2023
Great tour guide, great tour! - Great time with Doug! Very knowledgeable about the history of Hyde Park and Kensington Palace and Gardens. We had a fabulous High Tea, as well.
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Linda_l
Aug 28, 2023
Very pleasant afternoon… - A lovely stroll through the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens with a guide who was humorous, knowledgeable and rather charming. It all ended at the Pavilion with a fabulous afternoon tea - with bubbles of course - at an outside table. Our waiter Chris was also very charming. We ended our afternoon with a visit to the palace itself to view the Crown to Couture exhibition, and walked back to our hotel via Hyde Park and St James’s Park.
In all - a perfect afternoon.
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Boothbymarsh
Aug 20, 2023
Simon Says… Fabulous! - Kensington Palace and Gardens did not disappoint! Nor did tour guide Simon. He made the history of the area a fascinating story and was a gracious, delightful and fun afternoon tea companion. Highly recommend both him and the tour!
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Kristie
Jul 7, 2023
Great High Tea Experience - Doug was a fantastic guide. Sitting at a tables full of diverse women, he really provided us great conversation and accommodation.
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Mathew_m
Nov 4, 2023
Afternoon tea - Our guide was very knowledgeable and captivating.
The afternoon tea was beautifully presented and delicious. The location and atmosphere was perfect
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Barbara_d
Aug 15, 2023
A traditional English experience - Overall, lovely High Tea experience dampened a bit by downpour preventing us from touring the gardens. Enjoyed the traditional High Tea. Having it in a lovely setting in the Kensington Palace Pavilion was a more relaxing experience than more formal High Teas.
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Menaca_p
Mar 18, 2024
Disappointment overall. Very misguiding. - I had the reservation for Kensington Palace and until the last minute, I was led to believe it was the case.
The afternoon tea was at a different place and it was a huge disappointment, regardless to say. however, the tour guide tried his best, came over to have a chat, and promised to give feedback. The hotel staff tried their best to accommodate. Overall very disappointed.
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Nancy_j
Sep 21, 2023
Tour was TERRIBLE - Where do I begin- start at tea. Our tour guide had NO MANNERS- we are being seated at our table. dH sitting down already - the tour guide pushes my tea service away & sits in my seat. Then proceeds to show us a menu like we are in short pants. I look at her & say May I sit in my seat I paid for with my DH. Ok she says I just want to show you the menu. I told her I can read - I have been on many high teas. I would not recommend this tour at all & the tour guide - woman w/ blond hair is awful. The weather was better than her. WHAT A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY & TIME.
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