Kensington Gardens Tours & Attractions

Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the 18th Century Tea Room by the Palace.

First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up. After viewing Diana's statue, we will then enjoy the full splendour of High Tea and give you personal insights into our royal family and the fascinating history of our national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea.

. All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge.
. The tour itself does not include any gratuities and are entirely at your discretion
. Alcohol is not included. A drinks menu is available when you visit for a
supplementary cost.
. The Palace Tea Room can be closed at short notice.  In these rare cases, we arrange for High Tea in a prestigious alternative venue.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience London like royalty with the VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Experience. Stroll through the stunning Kensington Gardens, home to royal history and breathtaking landscapes, followed by an exclusive royal afternoon tea. Perfect for those seeking a luxurious and elegant London adventure!
Offering easy access timed tickets to Kensington Palace, our tour ensures guests enjoy a splendid exploration of this illustrious residence and its captivating gardens, which have housed British royalty for over three centuries.
Amidst the grandeur of the State Kings & Queens Apartments and the picturesque Royal Gardens, guests are enchanted by the expert narration of an expert local guide, delving into the rich history of British monarchs and the significance of Kensington Palace. Following this insightful introduction, visitors enter the Palace to enjoy a curated first class audio tour through the palace rooms at their own pace.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover all of London's top attractions and landmarks on the Must See London tour. With the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the stops, you can explore each destination in more depth. The open-top deck offers the best views of the city, allowing you to plan your itinerary with ease. You'll see iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and St Paul's Cathedral, among others.

Complete your London experience with a Thames river cruise that takes you from Westminster to Tower Pier. Whether you choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, you'll have the time to explore the famous sights, take a relaxing walk in one of London's parks, and visit charming neighborhoods like Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane. Your pass is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first validation, allowing you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you want during that period.
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.

Explore London's biggest sights in 24-48 hours or 72 hours with the London Discovery Tour from Tootbus.
Embark on a tour aboard an eco-friendly open-top bus and enjoy stunning views of iconic capital landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James's Palace and other symbols of London.
Hop off at the stop of your choice to explore each site in more depth. Visit the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace or climb the dome of St Paul's Cathedral.
Audio commentary will guide you throughout the tour and give you directions to move easily from one site to another. If you are traveling with children, take advantage of the commentary specially designed for children.
Download the Tootbus app to get around easily, find stops, follow buses in real time.

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy entrance to the Tower of London as part of your ticket. With your 24 Hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights. Hop off to enjoy the Tower of London and marvel at the Crown Jewels and take advantage a one-way Thames River Cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction).
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes.

Experience London like royalty with the VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Experience. Stroll through the stunning Kensington Gardens, home to royal history and breathtaking landscapes, followed by an exclusive royal afternoon tea. Perfect for those seeking a luxurious and elegant London adventure!
Discover the elegance of Kensington Palace Gardens on this exclusive, fully guided tour. Stroll the picturesque famous Royal Gardens including a guided tour of the whimsical Cradle Walkway, where the Princess Diana Memorial Statue is located. This premium fully guided tour concludes with a lavish Royal Afternoon Tea. Savour traditional English delights including sumptuous authentic cakes, scones and pastries as well as decadent delicious finger sandwiches while enjoying stunning palace views from the 18th century Orangery Restaurant located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. A must-do for those seeking luxury and history in one of the most beautiful settings in London.
Duration: 2 hours.

There’s so much history crammed into this one neighbourhood, you’ll be struggling to keep up. From memorials to greats in Westminster Abbey to the heartbeat of British government in Whitehall to the scene of all action, No. 10 Downing Street…this tour is a fast-paced thriller.
Most-photographed, most-recognised and most-loved, every landmark helps you tick off your entire London-essentials list. Buzz of Trafalgar Square, elegance of St. James's Park, to the glamour of Buckingham Palace, it’s a feast all the way. Broad boulevards, and the vistas long -- the perfect backdrop for the pomp and pageantry of royal occasions. Piccadilly Circus, London Eye, River Thames, Hyde Park, Albert Hall, even Harrods…you’ll forget to look at your phone. We even do 3 UNESCO World Heritage and 2 Tudor Palaces.
Themes vary from British Monarchy’s Royal Palaces to Pomp and Ceremony to UK Parliament and Brexit to Winston Churchill’s Darkest Hour in World War Two. Which will it be for you today?
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore two of London's most beautiful and famous Royal Parks with me. As a Londoner, I’ve grown up visiting Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and I know all they have to offer, from their best spots to little-known vistas. The parks are filled with stories and secrets that most visitors miss, but if you take this self guided audio tour, you won’t be one of them.

Some of the tour’s highlights include:

• Speakers’ Corner where you can find the finest free show in London.
• The story of the creation of the Royal Parks. How did we end up with over 600 acres of parkland in an area where land prices are through the roof?
• The Serpentine Lake where you can relax and enjoy the swans
• Memorials dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales, including a fountain and playground
• How to spot the beautiful birds around Kensington Gardens
• A grand view of Kensington Palace
• A 900-year-old oak tree and the little elves that hide within it.
Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.

With a private guide you will experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the Palace grounds.

Firstly, you will be escorted around the Park & learn of its long history. We will see the beautiful gardens Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria & take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up.

We will then experience the full splendour of High Tea on a private table in the palace grounds & give you personal insights into our royal family and the fascinating history of our national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea.

. All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge.
. The tour itself does not include any gratuities & are entirely at your discretion
. Alcohol is not included. A drinks menu is available at supplementary cost on the day.
. Exceptionally, the Tea Room can be closed at short notice.  In these
rare cases we arrange for High Tea in a prestigious alternative venue.
Duration: 2 hours.

This is our Ultimate 6 hour tour, where you will get to see the majority of what London has to offer. You will get to visit must see sights including (all featured from Highlight’s tour; Big Ben, St Pauls Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Borough market as well as sites from our Hidden Gems Tour including Kensington Palace, Little Venice, Notting Hill,Camden market and many more hot spots). I will be talking to you throughout the tour whilst driving and on our stops. There will be lots of opportunities to stop and take memorable photos. This is a tour you cannot miss whilst visiting London.
Duration: 6 hours.

Yorkshire may have been the setting for the earlier episodes, but London started to hog the limelight as the show clocked its later innings. Remember Lady Edith’s risqué romance with that old smooth-talking magazine editor Michael Gregson?

Flashback to the popular scenes set at the city’s iconic landmarks. Play guessing games to jog your memory. Buckingham Palace, Lancaster House, Bridgewater House, Belgrave Square, Criterion Restaurant, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, Albert Memorial, Astor House, St. Pancras Station, and these are just for starters. How many could you count?

Be bowled over by a few secret locations, including Lord Grantham’s London stately home. Our accredited Private Driver Guide happens to be a Downton Abbey fanatic. Brace for non-stop peppy conversation, not crisp commentary.

Duration: 3 hours.

Enjoy an interesting family tour in the city center of London on this Private Guided Tour of the famous Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and calmly walk through the beautiful Kensington Gardens.
Thanks to your knowledgeable, kid friendly guide this experience will be entertaining and instructive for the whole family and you will be allowed to discover the wonders of the cultural and natural treasures of the city.
Duration: 3 hours.

We all know that Downtown Abbey and Downtown Village are in beautiful Oxfordshire and whilst we do tours there also, there are many Downtown Abbey related locations in Central London itself.  This 3 hour walking tour will take you to some of the locations used in Downtown Abbey as well as Mr. Selfridge and The Halcyon.

Group Maximum 15 Travelers
Duration: 3 hours.

Come along for the ultimate London experience! Together we'll explore some of the worlds most famous buildings and iconic places. A great day out for anyone who likes to be outdoors and want to know more about this amazing City. So even if you're a born and bred Londoner or a visitor our dedicated and well experienced guides will give you a fun, safe and memorable day and be happy to share their great wealth of interesting facts and quirky stories. We cycle on modern, easy cycled 7-16 gear bikes, a combination between a city bike and a mountain bike.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

This private walking tour will take you across some of the most beautiful attractions in Central London and all with very important Royal associations.  Whether you like palaces, parks or monuments, this tour has it all. Your local guide will meet either meet you at your hotel or at the tour starting point of St. James Park Underground Station.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the British capital by day and by night and enjoy unbeatable views of London’s top attractions and landmarks with the London Discovery + London by Night bus tour.

Start your day by hopping on at any of our bus stops. With over 40 stops dotted around 3 routes, you are sure to find a convenient stop close to where you are staying. Once on board, our sightseeing tours will take you around Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Kensington Palace… to name just a few! Get your cameras at the ready, the views from the top deck are breathtaking.

Once the evening comes, meet us at our Coventry Street bus stop and hop on the London by Night tour. During this 90-minute bus tour, you will fall more in love with London as the most iconic landmarks put on their glittering outfits.

This is the perfect start to your night in London!
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.

Diana, your dedicated guide for the Kensington Royal Tour, brings a wealth of knowledge in history and art to each bespoke journey. With her deep understanding of London’s regal past, she offers an immersive exploration of Kensington’s royal landmarks, weaving tales of monarchs, architecture, and hidden secrets into a rich narrative.

Her refined storytelling breathes life into every corner of Royal Kensington and its surroundings, ensuring each guest experiences the royal heritage in an intimate and captivating manner. Diana’s passion for history, paired with her elegant, personalized approach, guarantees a memorable and enlightening journey through London’s royal heart.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Left spellbound by the 2017 blockbuster ‘Darkest Hour’? Repeat the experience offscreen, with our new London tour. The movie bagged 6 nominations for Academy Awards and an Oscar for Best Actor Oldman. Our latest adaption will have you waxing eloquent too.
Travel back to 1940 in a time machine (in one of our traditional London Black Cabs, which doubled up as fire engines in the World War 2). Your Private Driver Guide, an enthusiastic war historian, storms you through the violence of ‘The Blitz’. Feel the jitters as you visualise Nazi Germany threatening Western Europe and Great Britain’s very existence. Follow in the footprints of Winston Churchill and trace the turn of events from that unsettling era at Westminster and Whitehall.
For an apt closure to a war-themed tour, pick Churchill War Rooms, Imperial War Museum or Warship HMS Belfast. Leave the headache of pre-ordering and pre-paying for skip-the-line tickets to our concierge team, while you have the time of your life.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.