London: Buckingham Palace Walk & Tea at Kensington Palace
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Languages: English
- English Speaking Guide
- Entry to Kensington Palace (if option selected)
- Photo Ops at Buckingham & Kensington Palace,
- Private Table
- Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones
- Bus fare (£1.70pp)
- Entry to Palaces (unless selected at check out)
- Tips for the guide
- Water or alcohol at High Tea (available for purchase)
- Languages: English
- English Speaking Guide
- Entry to Kensington Palace (if option selected)
- Photo Ops at Buckingham & Kensington Palace,
- Private Table
- Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones
- Bus fare (£1.70pp)
- Entry to Palaces (unless selected at check out)
- Tips for the guide
- Water or alcohol at High Tea (available for purchase)
Experience the grandeur and magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a guided walk around its most stunning monuments and buildings followed by an authentic afternoon tea at the Royal Tea Room at Kensington Palace.
In a small group, your history guide will be with you every step of the way as we uncover 1000 years of British History on the walk.
Steeped in national pride and intrigue, allow your curiosity to be awakened as you discover St James’ Palace, Buckingham Palace and procession famed, Mall, before riding a London bus to the breathtaking Royal Albert Hall.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners and higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’. Learn where Churchill lived and Diana's family had their London home. Discover its active, Tudor palace - favourite of the Royal Family - where the King was proclaimed monarch and Ambassadors are received.
Take in the bear-skin hats of the royal guard at Buckingham Palace, the main royal residence in London, and, on Changing of the Guard mornings (normally, Monday, Wednesday and Friday all year around) witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James Palace, an essential element of this historic ceremony.
See where the King really lives and learn the true story of the development of the Royal residences.
Follow in the steps of the monarch, up Constitution Hill, to the home and monument of Britain’s great general and war hero, the Duke of Wellington.
Behave like the British and hop onto an iconic, red, London bus for a short ride to Kensington Gardens to see the Golden Gates where Diana's memory is marked on her birthday. Hear stories from the time of King William in 1694 to the present day. Onwards to the romantic Sunken Garden where the Diana Statue is situated for further photo opportunities.
Ready for refreshment, head for an authentic afternoon tea in the 18th Century Orangery on your private table.
NB: There is no entry to Royal Palaces in this tour unless booked as an option.
- Cover the most important Royal Palaces in just two hours
- Discover some of it's most fascinating stories about London's Kings and Queens
- Enjoy a full Afternoon Tea in Royal surroundings & learn of the history of Tea
- Ride on one of London's iconic red buses to the Royal Albert Hall like a local
- See hidden corners of St James where aristocrats played and duelled
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Credit card
- Umbrella
- Water
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The tour involves an hour of walking.
- This tour will take place rain or shine.
- You will need a credit/debit card for the bus ($2 for the ride)
