Why choose this London 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 and give you personal insights into our royal family and the fascinating history of our national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea.
. All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge.
. The tour itself does not include any gratuities and 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.
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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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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
- In rare cases when the Orangery is closed we take tea in an alternative prestigious venue
- Traditional Afternoon Tea of freshly made sandwiches, scones & cakes. Vegan/Veg no Gluten on request
- Tea at the Orangery of Kensington Palace – Next to the Palace
Not Included
- Private Transport
- Entry to Kensington Palace (tickets available from hrp.org.uk Wed-Sun most weeks)
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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 741 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 and then having High Tea.
IMPORTANT: Meeting Point is Queensway Underground Station (NOT KENSINGTON PALACE)
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On the day of your booking, please arrive at least 10 mins before the experience starts, this is a regular tour and 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
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– 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. Bring water
4. Bring a camera
5. Please arrive 10 mins before we start
6. Use google maps or another app to plan your journey, London is a big busy city and planning in advance really helps 🙂
See you then 🙂
Laurent, David, and the team.
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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.
