London Walking Tour Kensington Palace & Gardens & Refreshments
3.7 / 5 · 3 traveler reviews
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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Created in the 1860s as a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria
Stop 2
Spanning 40-acres stretching into Hyde Park, named Serpentine because of its long winding snake-like form
Stop 3
Peter Pan author and local resident JM Barrie, commissioned British sculptor Sir George Frampton to build the bronze statue unveiled in 1912.
Stop 4
A 6 metre high sculpture by English artist Henry Moore
Stop 5
Two art galleries with programmes of contemporary art
Stop 6
Revival style monument at 176 feet tall
Stop 7
Music hall opened by Queen Victoria in 1871
Stop 8
Unveiled in 1893 it was sculpted by Victoria's fourth daughter Princess Louise
Stop 9
Historic royal residence since the 17th century
Stop 10
Built in 1704, it served as a greenhouse for her orange trees and later as a summer supper house and venue for royal gatherings
Stop 11
Our final stop is refreshments at the Broadwalk Café together serving a range of food & drink.
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
Meeting and pickup
Tour Guide wears a Union Jack lanyard.
Before you go
- 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.
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