Where to Go: 4 Palace Gardens and Grounds in the UK

1.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158Our pick

Meet your guide at Queensway Station for a small-group walk through Kensington Gardens, with royal tales, the Italian Gardens, Round Pond, Diana connections, and Hyde Park history. Finish with traditional afternoon tea at the Orangery, including sandwiches, scones, jam, clotted cream, cakes, and hot tea. Palace entry is optional.

“Doug is an informative, kind tour guide who turned a rainy London afternoon into a magical walk through the gardens. High tea was scrumptious. Highly recommend, especially with Doug.”

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2.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Walk through Kensington Gardens, hear royal stories from guides such as Mike, Liz, or Warren, and finish with afternoon tea at the Orangery. Choose the palace upgrade for timed entry to the State Apartments, royal exhibits, and galleries. Expect about two hours, or three with palace admission.

“Mike did an excellent job. Lovely tour! We loved learning about the gardens, Diana, queen Victoria, and of course, the delicious tea.”

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3.Kensington Palace VIP Garden Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $187

Walk from Queensway through Kensington Gardens with a guide such as Doug, Paul, Simon, or Ben, passing the Peter Pan statue, Round Pond, and Diana statue before tea at Kensington Palace’s Orangery. Expect a small group, sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and an added alcoholic drink. Palace entry may depend on the option booked.

“Gardens are beautiful and high tea at the Orangery is a great experience. Food was fantastic. Try it”

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4.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $155Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Queensway, walk through Kensington Gardens, see Diana’s statue and the Sunken Garden, then enjoy sandwiches, cakes, and up to 10 teas at the Orangery. Choose the shorter gardens-and-tea visit or add timed entry to Kensington Palace and its State Apartments.

“Michael was great, he had great knowledge of Kensington palace and its history. The tour is mostly self led once you enter the palace. The tea was a lot of fun”

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