Kensington Palace & Royal London Tour with Guard Change & Afternoon Tea

55 reviews

5.5 hours

Max 16

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • We'll handle all the details—Guard Change, palace entry, and tea reservations included—so you can relax and immerse yourself in your royal experience.
  • Experience Kensington Palace up close with pre-reserved access, an audio guide, and free time to explore at your own pace.
  • Indulge in a classic afternoon tea experience at the Orangery beside Kensington Palace, savoring scones, sandwiches, and sweet treats in royal surrounds.
  • Enjoy a prime spot to see the Old and New Guards’ ceremonial handover at Buckingham Palace, led by an expert guide who will get you away from the crowds.
  • Discover tales of royalty in London's most scenic parks, from little-known stories of Queen Victoria’s life to Princess Diana’s favorite spots.
  • Sites Visited
  • Kensington Palace
  • The Orangery
  • Kensington Gardens
  • Hyde Park
  • Buckingham Palace (exterior)
  • St. James Palace (exterior)
  • Clarence House (exterior)
  • The Mall
  • Tour Includes
  • Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace
  • Audio guide at Kensington Palace
  • Afternoon tea at the Orangery
  • Local English-speaking guide

Indulge in a perfectly planned royal day out in London, complete with afternoon tea and a self-paced Kensington Palace tour.

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Latest reviews
Excellent
Polly was a great guide. advising to wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tea is not formal would have been preferable
GetYourGuide customer · Viajero · Mar 10, 2026
Excellent
Sharan was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, organized and professional. We really enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend it.
Tripadvisor customer · Chris · Mar 07, 2026
Excellent
The tour was fantastic! The tour guide, Sharan was wonderful. She was personable, knowledgeable, very organized, and professional. My family thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I highly recommend it.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Mar 06, 2026
Excellent
This was a great tour. We had beautiful weather and our guide was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an active tour.
Viator customer · Jen · Mar 05, 2026
Excellent
Great tour and Sharan was very knowledgeable. We got to see the king and his motorcade leave Clarence House. It was a lot of walking today but it was well worth it.
Tripadvisor customer · Stay20151438096 · Nov 19, 2025

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