Guided Afternoon Tea, Fast-Track Kensington Palace
Overview
Experience the essence of British high culture and learn about the royal lifestyle at a traditional tea party in the Kensington Palace Gardens. Enjoy a royal experience, tea and cake with a Local Guide. Optional skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: British High Tea
Book a 2-hour tea party at an elegant cafe located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. Includes 1 serving of the Afternoon Tea (with cakes) per guest.
2,5-hour: British High Tea & Kensington Palace Tickets (ENGLISH ONLY)
Choose this option to receive skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace and enjoy a 2,5-hour Afternoon Tea at the palace’s elegant cafe.
Why do British people love drinking tea so much? The best way to find out is by joining our Local Guide at a private afternoon tea in the royal gardens of Kensington Palace!
What's Included
- Royal High Tea with Kensington Palace Ticket (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Tasting of cakes and tea from the Afternoon Tea menu
- Table reservation at the Kensington Palace Pavilion
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (2,5-hour option only)
- Additional food and drinks
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (in the 2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Kensington High Street
London W8 5NP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hux Hotel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Kensington Palace Pavilion
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Palace Gardens Terrace
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- The 2-hour option is an Afternoon Tea without tickets to Kensington Palace. You will visit a cafe located in the palace’s garden and enjoy a tasting of tea and cakes. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace are included only in the 2,5-hour option, subject to the palace’s limited opening hours. Tickets are timed, allowing you to skip the line at the ticket office and enter immediately. There are mandatory security checks. The guide will not accompany you inside the palace, but they will provide all the necessary information and help you pick up the audio guide, which is available in English only.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Afternoon Tea, Fast-Track Kensington Palace?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- Royal High Tea with Kensington Palace Ticket (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Tasting of cakes and tea from the Afternoon Tea menu.
- Table reservation at the Kensington Palace Pavilion.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (2,5-hour option only).
- Additional food and drinks.
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (in the 2-hour option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Afternoon Tea, Fast-Track Kensington Palace is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Afternoon Tea, Fast-Track Kensington Palace will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Royal High Tea with Kensington Palace Ticket (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Tasting of cakes and tea from the Afternoon Tea menu
- Table reservation at the Kensington Palace Pavilion
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (2,5-hour option only)
- Additional food and drinks
- Skip-the-line tickets and English audio guide to Kensington Palace (in the 2-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- The 2-hour option is an Afternoon Tea without tickets to Kensington Palace. You will visit a cafe located in the palace’s garden and enjoy a tasting of tea and cakes. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Kensington Palace are included only in the 2,5-hour option, subject to the palace’s limited opening hours. Tickets are timed, allowing you to skip the line at the ticket office and enter immediately. There are mandatory security checks. The guide will not accompany you inside the palace, but they will provide all the necessary information and help you pick up the audio guide, which is available in English only.
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