Tour of Kensington Palace and Tea at Fortnum & Mason
Ref: ETLKO
Duration: 2½ hrs
- Explore the former home of the Princess of Wales
- Then visit Fortnum & Mason for a classic afternoon tea
- Traditional sandwiches, freshly baked scones and pastries - delicious!
Your experience includes entrance to Kensington Palace. Originally a private country house, the building was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689 and was adapted for royal residence by Sir Christopher Wren. For the next 70 years, the palace played host to the courts of William and Mary, Queen Anne, George I and George II. In the 19th century, Kensington was the birthplace and childhood home of Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) and Princess Diana occupied apartments in the north-west part of the palace from 1981 to 1997. Follow your tour with tea at Fortnum and Mason. A selection of afternoon teas is served in the relaxed and elegant surroundings of St James' Restaurant along with traditional sandwiches, freshly baked scones and classic pastries.
Location: Kensington, London
More Information:
Participant Guidelines: Please be aware the palace has only restricted wheelchair access (eg the State Apartments can only be reached by stair) and Fortnums chair access is available via the Piccadilly side entrance only.
Duration: The tour starts at 2pm and your afternoon tea is booked for 4.30pm. There is no fixed session length but as a guide, tours last an hour and a half and tea between an hour and two.
Dress Code: The dress code is smart casual please (for instance wearers of t-shirts or jeans may not be permitted entry).
Availability: Monday to Saturday dates (excluding 24 to 26 December and 1 January).