Why choose this tour ?
Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace. First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. After viewing Diana's statue, we will then enjoy the full splendour of High Tea. . All Food & Beverage Service includes Service Charge. . The tour itself does not include any gratuities & are entirely at your discretion . Alcohol is not included. A drinks menu is available when you visit for a supplementary cost. . The Palace Tea Room can be closed at short notice. In these rare cases, we arrange for High Tea in a prestigious alternative venue. - This option does not include Palace Entry (High Season £24.70 at the gate). Choose the "Palace Entry" option to add a ticket to your booking.
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What makes The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea a unique experience ?
We will meet at Queensway Station
We stroll through the gardens and your guide will outline the history of Hyde Park from 1066 to the current day.
we will discover the site with historical insights
Erected in 1912 this statue is beloved by young and old and is a meeting point for all
Seven years in the making this bronze marks the centre of the Garden with 360 degree views of the Park
Stroll through Kensington Gardens learning about its royal history.
We do not enter the interior of the Palace but you can visit before or after your tea by booking through the official website. The Palace can be closed for Royal Events
Sit down and enjoy a selection of Sandwiches, cakes, and tea in Orangery near Diana's garden. This tour does not include entry to Kensington Palace.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those that find walking difficult
- Some park surfaces are uneven but there are no steps
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Option without Palace Entry
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Includes Palace Ticket: After tea visit the Palace. Entry is at 12 noon for 10am tours and at 2pm for 12 noon tours.
Duration: 4 hours: Please allow 1-2 hours to view all the Palace State Rooms (audio guide available in multiple languages)
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- A walk in the gardens with a knowledgeable guide
- The 1000 year history of Hyde Park and its Royal Owners
- Tea at the Orangery - next to the Palace on private table
- Exceptionally the Orangery can close for Royal events & we take tea at an alternative prestige venue
- Traditional Afternoon Tea of freshly made sandwiches, scones & cakes. Vegan/Veg no Gluten on request
Not Included
- Entry to Kensington Palace (unless selected at check out)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Top Tasting Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 751 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - WE MEET AT QUEENSWAY STATION We will be going for a stroll through Kensington Gardens & then having High Tea. IMPORTANT: Meeting Point is Queensway Underground Station (NOT KENSINGTON PALACE) https://goo.gl/maps/2zVFJv69m5pJmHzi7 On the day of your booking, please arrive at least 10 mins before the experience starts, this is a regular tour & you will be joined by other guests. For the respect of all guests, we will leave on time and we do not take on latecomers and there are no refunds if you miss the tour. Meeting Point = Queensway Underground Station https://goo.gl/maps/2zVFJv69m5pJmHzi7 - We meet outside of Queensway Underground Station (Central Line) - Please wait outside the station (next to the red phone box near the currency exchange booth) The tour will commence on time: so please plan for traffic/transport issues! London can be busy. A few friendly reminders 1. Bring comfy shoes 2. Bring an umbrella, warm coat or sunscreen to withstand the beautiful English weather 🙂 3. Please arrive 10 mins before we start 4. Use google maps or another app to plan your journey, London is a big busy city planning in advance really helps 🙂 5: There is no dress code 6: If you have booked a Palace entry ticket bring it with you as entry is not possible without it! See you then 🙂 Laurent, David, & the team. Please speak to your guide prior to the tour about your allergies or food intolerances or send us an email to toptastingtours@gmail.com. you can contact us through Viator messaging or by calling our phone number on the booking. We won’t be able to answer our phones once the tour has started it is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start and unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a refund due to lateness or delay. Gratuities .. The High Tea Service includes Service Charge for the palace staff. .. The tour itself does not include any Gratuities and are entirely at your discretion. We wish you a wonderful tour.
