Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea

4.4

based on 55 reviews

| London, United Kingdom

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

5.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Local English-speaking guide
Afternoon tea at the Orangery
Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace
Private tour (if option selected)
Audio guide at Kensington Palace

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is in English.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This is a walking tour so guests should be able to walk at least 3 miles without difficulty.
Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled at very short notice, especially in wet weather and can be decided as late as 10:45am on the day. The tour will still run with an alternative itinerary.
Kensington Palace is Self guided with audio guide.
Please note that for security reasons bag searches might take place at Kensington Palace

Step into British royal tradition with a full-day experience covering London’s finest royal sites and ceremonies. From the best vantage point of Buckingham Palace's iconic Changing of the Guard to a visit to Kensington Palace complete with a traditional afternoon tea, you'll explore centuries of royal history as you hear...

Duration 5 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 16 people in the group

1
Guard's Division Memorial
Start your royal London tour at the Guards Memorial, where your guide will introduce the British regiments that guard the royal palaces.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Changing of the Guard
Settle in for a front-row view of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. While most tourists jostle for space in front of the palace, they'll actually miss most of the main event! Instead, your guide will lead you to the perfect vantage point to see the full spectacle...
- Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Hyde Park

From there, stroll through the beautiful Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the Diana Memorial Fountain and the Albert Memorial. Along the way, your guide will bring London’s royal history to life, sharing tales of the monarchy, famous figures, and royal dramas to fully immerse...

Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Kensington Palace Gardens

Before your self-guided tour of Kensington Palace, you'll indulge in a traditional afternoon tea at the Orangery, complete with scones, sandwiches, and more in a delightful baroque setting.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included•
Guided Experience

Kensington Palace

Your final stop is Kensington Palace. Explore this historic residence at your own pace with an audio guide to imagine life as a young Queen Victoria in these grand surroundings.