Royal London Walking Tour with High Tea at Kensington Palace
See Three Palaces & experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea in Royal surroundings in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners & higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’ & its Tudor palace - where the King was proclaimed monarch.
On Changing of the Guard mornings, witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James before following the band to Buckingham Palace. Stroll to Wellington Arch & hop onto an iconic red bus for a short ride to the Royal Albert Hall.
Step into beautiful Kensington Gardens & hear of a 1000 years of history, See Princess Diana's Statue & stroll through manicured parkland to the 300 year old Tea Room established by Queen Anne. Enjoy a full Afternoon Tea of delicious sandwiches, scones & cakes with a selection of teas. Dietary preferences are catered for, & a children's tea provided for youngsters.
Options
Private Option
With Private Guide & Bubbles
What's included in Royal London Walking Tour with High Tea at Kensington Palace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Spencer HousePass-by Only
Spencer House at the end of the small street. Built between 1756-1766 for John, first Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) it is London’s finest surviving eighteenth-century town house.
St. James's
Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in May 1819, and spent most of her early life there until she ascended to the throne in 1837. The statue was made to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887 but took some years to complete. It was commissioned by the Kensington Golden Jubilee Memorial Executive Committee, who sought design proposals. Princess Louise was reluctant to take up a commission to sculpt her mother, but was persuaded to make a model by her friend, the artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema. She submitted her entry anonymously, and it was selected by the judging panel. Princess Louise was herself resident at Kensington Palace, and she sculpted the statue at her studio there (although some press reports suggested it was made by her tutor Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm). The completed sculpture was unveiled by Queen Victoria on 28 June 1893.
St. James's PalacePass-by Only
St James Palace was a leper hospital (St James the Less) Henry 8 built it to design of Holbein C2 J2 M2 and QA born here official residence in 1698 after Whitehall Palace burnt down (1694 and 98) George 4 born here 1762. 1809 wing destroyed by fire 1837 court moved to Buckingham Palace
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable Guide and Royal history walk
- The history of tea drinking in England
- Afternoon Tea of Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes, prepared daily in house.
- Small Group, maximum of 10, typically 4-6 guests
- Private Transport
- No entrance to Palaces / Walking tour
- Bus fare - please bring a Contactless Card or Oyster Card
- Can be purchased during the tea service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We offer Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan & Halal on prior request
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We are meeting at the Park Gate between Ritz Hotel and the Station Entrance where the Big Bus Stop is. Under the porch of Green Park Station Street Level. Nearest Underground: Green Park
End Points
- We will end the tour at the Orangery where we are hosting the High Tea.
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Hi There Your London Top Tasting Tour is booked! :) We are really looking forward to welcoming you and showing you around. Follow us on instagram @toptastingtours and see the highlights of our tour. or search for Top Tasting Tours on Youtube Important: On the day of your booking, please arrive 10 mins before the experience starts, this is a regular tour and you will be joined by other guests. For the respect of all guests, we will leave on time and we do not take on latecomers Meeting Point Only Green Park Station W1J 9DZ Next to the Entrance of the Park between the Ritz and Green Park Station by the Black Iron Gates. From the Station take the South Side Exit and the Gates are 5 yards from the top of the steps on the right. The tour will commence on time, so please do not be late! A few friendly reminders, this is a walking tour 1. Bring comfy shoes 2. Bring an umbrella, warm coat, or sunscreen to withstand the beautiful English weather 3. Bring water 4. Bring a camera 5. Please arrive 10 mins before we start 6. Bring a Contactless Credit Card or Oyster Car for the Bus 6. Use google maps or another app to plan your journey, London is a big busy city and planning in advance really helps Please contact us if you have any queries or questions. Gratuities ..All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge. .. The tour itself does not include any gratuities and are entirely discretionary. Risk Warning: Please speak to your guide prior to the tour about your allergies or food intolerances or send us an email to [email protected] We won’t be able to answer our phones once the tour has started it is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start and unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a refund due to lateness or delay.
