Dining

Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace with Walking Tour of the Gardens

Duration

2 hrs

Open today

10:00am - 6:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Indulge in a royal afternoon tea at Kensington Palace, complete with a tour of the gardens, a visit to Diana's memorial, and a traditional tea experience.

Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.

The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.

Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.

Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.

Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.

2-hour afternoon tea experience at Kensington Palace Gardens

Guided walk through Kensington Palace Gardens

Afternoon tea (vegan and gluten-free options available). Find menu here

Host

Entry to Kensington Palace Gardens

Drinks (available to purchase onsite)

Entry to Kensington Palace

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

High tea amidst Royal Gardens

Begin your royal experience with a guided walk through Kensington Gardens, passing Queen Victoria's commissioned landscapes. Your guide leads you to the Sunken Garden, home to the newly installed Princess Diana statue surrounded by her favorite white roses and forget-me-nots. Learn about the Palace's role as home to young Princes William and Harry, and now their own children. After taking in the beauty of the gardens, you'll discover the iconic Peter Pan Statue, a beloved landmark that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike.

Indulge in a regal experience

Finally, you'll be treated to a delightful afternoon tea at the Orangery, a charming building near Diana's garden. Take your seat overlooking manicured gardens. Your traditional service includes four classic sandwiches: egg mayonnaise with cress, smoked salmon with cream cheese, roast ham with English mustard, and cucumber with fresh mint. Warm Welsh butter scones follow, served with clotted cream and local preserves, alongside a selection of seasonal pastries.

What to bring

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

Bring along your walking shoes, water, and your camera for the experience.

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Pack an umbrella, warm coat, or sunscreen for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

What's not allowed

Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 15 people.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Please make a note of your dietary preferences and restrictions at the time of booking.

The menus are subject to change.

While efforts are made to avoid cross-contamination, foods containing allergens are prepared in the kitchen.

Please note that your meeting point is Queensway Station and not the Palace.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at outside of Queensway Underground Station.

Address: Bayswater Rd, London W2 4SS, United Kingdom.

Meet your guide outside the station at the entrance (not the exit) next to the red phone box and red post box.

Get directions to the meeting point