Kensington Palace: Private Guided Tour in the Afternoon
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Step inside Kensington Palace on a private tour: A Royal home since 1689, where Queen Victoria was born and Princess Diana brought up William and Harry. See the sunken garden and statue in her memory.
Highlights
- Step inside the palace and see where Queen Victoria was born and grew up
- See the iconic South Gate where mourners laid flowers after Diana's death
- Visit the Orangery and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea
- See the dresses worn by Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, and Princess Margaret
- Explore the grandly decorated King's Gallery and the simplicity of the Queen's
Description
Explore Kensington Palace, a royal residence that has been featured in Netflix series and films such as The Crown and The Favourite. Discover the palace's history and see the beautiful gardens. Opt for pre- tour traditional English afternoon tea at the 1706 Orangery.
Meet your guide and begin your tour with an introduction to the palace and gardens. Then, head inside for a private guided tour of the palace interior and main exhibits, including the Queen Victoria Childhood Rooms, Kings Gallery, Queens Gallery, and Dresscode exhibition.
Glimpse the private exterior of the palace and hear about the Windsors who live and have lived there. Visit the iconic South Gate where mourners laid flowers following Diana's death in 1997 and see her statue in the sunken garden, unveiled by her 2 sons Princes William and Harry on what would have been Diana's 60th birthday.
If you choose the pre tour afternoon tea option, head to the 1706 Orangery, a stunning building designed for Queen Anne to grow oranges. Learn about the history of the orangery and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea.
Includes
Private guided tour of Kensington Palace interior by a fully qualified London Blue Badge Guide
Palace entry tickets
Access to Queen Victoria Childhood Rooms, Kings Gallery, Queens Gallery and the Dresscode exhibition
Enjoy an exterior tour of the palace and gardens
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes as there is a fair amount of walking involved
Flash photography is not allowed inside the palace
Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the exhibition rooms
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund