Kensington Palace Tour with Guard Change & Afternoon Tea
What your day looks like
Enjoy London’s royal pageantry up close! Witness the Guard Change, stroll through Hyde Park, and experience afternoon tea and a Kensington Palace visit—all included in this regal day out.
The experience, in brief
- Get the best views of the Changing of the Guard
- See royal landmarks in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
- Relax with afternoon tea at the Kensington Palace Orangery
- Explore stunning Kensington Palace on a selfguided tour
- Enjoy a stressfree day with all logistics handled
The journey, in full
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 tales of Queen Victoria, Princess Diana, and more. With all logistics taken care of—including pre-reserved access to Kensington Palace—this royal London tour is a perfect day out for anyone captivated by British history and regal charm. Begin your day by experiencing the Changing of the Guard from a carefully selected vantage point along the route. While many visitors gather outside Buckingham Palace, your guide will position you to catch important moments of the New Guard’s arrival—often accompanied by a marching band. Along the way, your guide will share engaging insights into the history and traditions behind this iconic British spectacle. 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 you in this staple of British heritage. Your final stop is Kensington Palace. Before your self-guided tour of the royal residence, you'll indulge in a traditional afternoon tea at the palace’s Orangery, complete with scones, sandwiches, and more in a delightful baroque setting. Then you're off to explore this historic palace at your own pace and imagine life as a young Queen Victoria in these grand surroundings. This tour combines British tradition, history, and elegance—a perfect London experience for royal enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.
Your day, step by step
London
Sightseeing at Kensington Palace.
London
Sightseeing at Kensington Gardens.
What to know before booking
Included
Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace Local English-speaking guide Audio guide at Kensington Palace
Not Included
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off Gratuities
Restrictions
Please note that for security reasons bag searches might take place at Kensington Palace.
Meeting & Pickup
Start Location: Guards Memorial, 69 Horse Guards Rd, London, UK. Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Guards Memorial - 69 Horse Guards Rd.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Danny was a fabulous guide and very knowledgeable. We were a little disappointed that we only watched the parade portion prior to the guard change, and not the guard change itself as we were hoping to see. I think it would be important to include that in the details as everyone in the group felt the same way we did. The walk through Hyde Park to Kensington Palace and the afternoon tea was very enjoyable. We really enjoyed listening to Danny as he shared a lot of historical highlights. He definitely made the tour 5 stars!
If there's a better tour guide out there than Danny, well, I just wouldn't believe it! He was so knowledgeable and kind. It was SUCH a good experience, and I'd recommend this tour to everyone. We got to walk through parks and by statues and monuments as we were given information that would've been so difficult and time consuming to find on our own. The tea at Kensington. . . chef's kiss! It was such a fun outing!
Sue was an incredible guide! She was so fun and had so much knowledge!!! It was a great tour, I highly recommend it! Be prepared to walk, but about 10 minutes you stop as a group for something to be pointed out to you. And tea at the Orangery was so fun!! After walking 3 miles it was nice to sit and enjoy tea.
Sue was amazing! So informative and you can tell she loves her job! Highly recommend this tour!
This tour was worth the money. I highly recommend it. The tour guide was excellent. We saw changing of the guard, buckingham palace, had tea at Kensington palace and toured the palace. Recommend going when it is cooler in the year. Not in July. There isn’t AC. It took about 5 hours to walk so make sure you are up for it.
Our tour guide was excellent. She kept a constant pleasant banter going that provided us with the important history of each site we visited along with insights into England’s cultural past.