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Practical, up-to-date guides to afternoon tea at Kensington Palace: what it costs, the Orangery itself, when the guided tour is worth it, what to wear, bringing children, and the other royal teas in London.

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Popular Kensington tea tours

Booked through Viator with instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

VIP Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace Sparkling upgrade ★ 4.63 hours81 reviewsFree cancellation

VIP Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace
Small groupFizz optionPalace option

A longer small-group version of the same walk. The entry price is the a la carte option; pick the full tea, with Pimm's or English sparkling wine, at checkout.

What's included
  • Guided small-group walk through Kensington Gardens and the palace grounds
  • Reserved table at the Orangery
  • Afternoon tea and sparkling wine only on the options that include them
  • Kensington Palace entry only if you select it at checkout
  • Not included on the a la carte option: food and drink; free cancellation to 24 hours
From$120per person Reserve
Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace Most booked ★ 4.62 hours1,060 reviewsFree cancellation

Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace
Guided walkPrivate tableOrangery

A small-group walk through Kensington Gardens with royal stories, then full afternoon tea at your own table in the Orangery. Palace entry is an optional add-on.

What's included
  • Guided walk from Queensway station: Italian Gardens, Peter Pan, Round Pond, Diana's stories
  • Full afternoon tea at the Orangery: sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, cakes, tea
  • Private table (not shared with strangers); small group of up to 12
  • Kensington Palace entry only if you select it at checkout
  • Not included: alcoholic drinks, gratuities; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From$169per person Reserve
Kensington Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Best rated ★ 4.72 hours143 reviewsFree cancellation

Kensington Gardens Tour & Royal Tea
GardensRoyal teaPalace option

Another operator's garden walk, with the Cradle Walk to the Sunken Garden, ending in royal afternoon tea at the Orangery. The best rated of the three.

What's included
  • Guided walk through Kensington Gardens, with the Cradle Walk and Sunken Garden
  • Royal afternoon tea at the Orangery: pastries, cakes and sandwiches
  • Timed Kensington Palace entry only if you select that option
  • Meets outside the Hilton London Hyde Park, next to Queensway station
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From$155per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A guided walk through Kensington Gardens and afternoon tea at a private table in the Orangery, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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