London Walking Tour Kensington Palace & Gardens & Refreshments
At a glance
London Walking Tour Kensington Palace & Gardens & Refreshments is a 2h guided experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Cross Paths Tours. Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $40.65 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Seeing all the sites from outside on foot led by a friendly guide in a small group..
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–10 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–1 · Child 2–12 · Youth 13–17 · Adult 18–59 · Senior 60–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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London Walking Tour Kensington Palace & Gardens & Refreshments
from $39.48
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 13:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
This is an historic and regal tour seeing Kensington Palace, numerous sculptures and luscious water features. Cross Paths Tours are uniquely social, with small tour groups, friendly expert guides and always end in refreshments together.
What's included
What's included
- Seeing all the sites from outside on foot led by a friendly guide in a small group.
Not included
- We do not enter Kensington Palace on this tour but explore the building up-close and the gardens
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Created in the 1860s as a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria
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Stop 2 · 10m
Spanning 40-acres stretching into Hyde Park, named Serpentine because of its long winding snake-like form
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Stop 3 · 10m
Peter Pan author and local resident JM Barrie, commissioned British sculptor Sir George Frampton to build the bronze statue unveiled in 1912.
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Stop 4 · 10m
A 6 metre high sculpture by English artist Henry Moore
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Stop 5 · 15m
Two art galleries with programmes of contemporary art
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Stop 6 · 10m
Revival style monument at 176 feet tall
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Stop 7 · 10m
Music hall opened by Queen Victoria in 1871
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Stop 8 · 10m
Unveiled in 1893 it was sculpted by Victoria's fourth daughter Princess Louise
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Stop 9 · 10m
Historic royal residence since the 17th century
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Stop 10 · 10m
Built in 1704, it served as a greenhouse for her orange trees and later as a summer supper house and venue for royal gatherings
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Stop 11 · 10m
Our final stop is refreshments at the Broadwalk Café together serving a range of food & drink.
Meeting point
Tour Guide wears a Union Jack lanyard.
End point
Our last stop is refreshments together at The Broadwalk Café.
Traveller ratings
3.7
3 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 2
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 1
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers who would prefer not to be standing or walking for two hours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the London Walking Tour Kensington Palace & Gardens & Refreshments take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $40.65 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Seeing all the sites from outside on foot led by a friendly guide in a small group..
Where does it start?
Tour Guide wears a Union Jack lanyard.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
