Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea
Overview
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 with an audio guide to Kensington Palace—this royal London tour is a perfect day out for anyone captivated by British history and regal charm. Upgrade to a private tour when you select Private Kensington Palace Tour at the time of booking. A dedicated guide just for your party will take you on a royal walking tour of London, accompany you for afternoon tea, and escort you to Kensington Palace for a self-guided visit. If you're short on time, select the "Palace and Kensington Gardens" option for a shorter tour focused on the Palace and its gardens.
What's Included
- St. James Palace (exterior)(if option selected)
- Clarence House (exterior)(if option selected)
- Afternoon tea at the Orangery (if option selected)
- Kensington Gardens
- Hyde Park (if option selected)
- Changing of the Guard (if option selected)
- Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace
- Buckingham Palace (exterior) (if option selected)
- Audio guide at Kensington Palace
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Kensington Gardens
London W8 4PX, UK
What To Expect
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Guard's Division Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hyde Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Orangery Restaurant
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Kensington Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour so guests should be able to walk at least 3 miles without difficulty.
- Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled at very short notice, especially in wet weather and can be decided as late as 10:45am on the day. The tour will still run with an alternative itinerary.
- Kensington Palace is Self guided with audio guide.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches might take place at Kensington Palace
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-62043P35
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- St. James Palace (exterior)(if option selected).
- Clarence House (exterior)(if option selected).
- Afternoon tea at the Orangery (if option selected).
- Kensington Gardens.
- Hyde Park (if option selected).
- Changing of the Guard (if option selected).
- Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace.
- Buckingham Palace (exterior) (if option selected).
- Audio guide at Kensington Palace.
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Kensington Palace Tour, Royal Guard Change & Afternoon Tea will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- St. James Palace (exterior)(if option selected)
- Clarence House (exterior)(if option selected)
- Afternoon tea at the Orangery (if option selected)
- Kensington Gardens
- Hyde Park (if option selected)
- Changing of the Guard (if option selected)
- Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace
- Buckingham Palace (exterior) (if option selected)
- Audio guide at Kensington Palace
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour so guests should be able to walk at least 3 miles without difficulty.
- Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled at very short notice, especially in wet weather and can be decided as late as 10:45am on the day. The tour will still run with an alternative itinerary.
- Kensington Palace is Self guided with audio guide.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches might take place at Kensington Palace
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
