The Kensington Palace Experience
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history with a local guide who is passionate about our Island's traditions & heritage. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. Our final stop is to the beautiful Diana Garden where her statue was unveiled by William & Harry. We offer two options for this tour. Many guests experience the full splendour of High Tea at the Orangery with a tutored guide to the fascinating history of our national drink & the ceremony of afternoon tea. Others choose the A La Carte Option. Seated at your private table in the Orangery you can make your own choices from the A La Carte menu, including a full lunch or brunch at your own expense. . All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge. . The tour itself does not include any gratuities for the guide. These are entirely at your discretion.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Table at the Orangery
- Extensive tour of the Park, Spectacular Views & History
- Sandwiches, Cakes and Scones (if selected)
- Sparkling Wine (if selected)
- Fun Knowledgeable Guide
What's not
- Private Transport
- Entry to the Kensington Palace (unless option selected)
- Afternoon Tea unless selected at Checkout
- No food or drink included if the A La Carte Option is selected
Itinerary
This is the meeting point. Our group tours are typically for 2-8 guests and we will have additional guides should we have many more as we want to give you a personal experience
Everyone loves Peter Pan and the stories of the Crocodile and Captain Hook. Your guide will share other interesting details that make the site special to Londoners
A romantic experience and an early highlight of the tour. The gardens were created 165 years ago and have been the scene for many films and weddings.
The Sunken Garden is another highlight of the tour. This is where you will find Princess Diana's Statue and the most beautiful arrangement of water, plants and shrubs
Home to wildlife and dedicated model boat enthusiasts the Pond is filled to the brim with pure spring water and teaming with birds enjoying their freedom
We enter the 300 year old tea room. For guests who have booked the full afternoon tea you will be served sandwiches, scones and cakes on the traditional three tiered tea stand. for other guests there is a full menu for brunch and lunch.
Commanding views to the Albert Hall, the Palace and Henry Moore's Arch this Bronze is the Centrepiece of the Garden
The Palace was built in 1694 and was home to many members of the Royal Family. With your timed entry ticket you will see all the state rooms with an audio guide for a self guided tour
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Queensway Tube Station. Meeting Point = Queensway Underground Station - 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
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Top Tasting Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegan, Gluten Free and Halal on request
- Not recommended for those that find walking difficult
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 509 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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