Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
Outdoor seating at Kensington Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea at Kensington Palace with a tiered tray of pastries.
Afternoon tea set with pastries and sandwiches at Kensington Palace.
Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.
Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.
Group listening to a guide near fountains at Kensington Palace gardens.

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

London
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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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Indulge in an elegant Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace, London, where you'll start with a leisurely guided walk through the beautiful gardens designed by Queen Victoria herself. Discover Princess Diana's statue surrounded by her favorite flowers and explore historical insights into the lives of young Princes William, Harry, and their children who once called this place home. After enjoying the serene beauty of Kensington Gardens, including the beloved Peter Pan Statue, you'll be treated to a delightful afternoon tea experience amidst royal splendor.

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

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Entry to Kensington Palace Gardens

Drinks (available to purchase onsite)

Entry to Kensington Palace

Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.

Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.

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.

Outdoor seating at Kensington Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea.

Outdoor seating at Kensington Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea.

Guests enjoying afternoon tea at Kensington Palace with a tiered tray of pastries.

Guests enjoying afternoon tea at Kensington Palace with a tiered tray of pastries.

Afternoon tea set with pastries and sandwiches at Kensington Palace.

Afternoon tea set with pastries and sandwiches at Kensington Palace.

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.

Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.

Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.

Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.

Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.

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Operating hours

Kensington Palace

Monday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
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FAQs

This delightful afternoon tea experience lasts for two hours within the grounds of Kensington Palace Gardens.
Entry is provided only to Kensington Palace Gardens, not the main palace itself. Additional access requires a separate ticket or purchase.
The experience includes a 2-hour afternoon tea service, guided walk through Kensington Palace Gardens, host interaction, and entry to Kensington Palace Gardens. Vegan and gluten-free options are available for the tea.
The tour includes historic Kensington Gardens with highlights like Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and Princess Diana’s statue in the Sunken Garden. You'll also see the iconic Peter Pan Statue along your route.
The tea service includes four traditional sandwiches such as smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress, along with vegan and gluten-free options available upon request.
Your host will share engaging stories about British royalty and their tea traditions while you dine overlooking gardens used by the current royal family.
The activity accommodates only a single group to ensure an enjoyable atmosphere without overcrowding. Specific size limits are not provided in the data.
It's recommended to have your ID ready, wear comfortable walking shoes, carry water, a camera, local currency or preferred payment method, an umbrella, warm coat, and sunscreen as weather can be unpredictable.
Drinks are not included but can be purchased onsite for an additional cost.
The Sunken Garden features a newly installed statue of Princess Diana surrounded by her favorite white roses and forget-me-nots, with over 4,000 flowers planted each spring including these blooms.

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