The 9 Garden Tours in London a Short Trip Can Fit

1.Kew Gardens Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,252 reviews · 1 day · from $32Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Kew Gardens, 30 minutes from central London by train. Your ticket covers 326 acres, glasshouses, Kew Palace, art galleries, The Hive, the Arboretum, free walking tours, and the treetop walkway. Bring lunch or budget for on-site food, and allow at least four hours for a worthwhile visit.

“We really enjoyed our time visiting Kew Gardens and seeing the beauty of so well-preserved palms & exotic flowers as if we went "back on Canaries holiday."”

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2.Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $30

Explore 326 acres of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew at your own pace with an included admission ticket. See the Palm House, Temperate House, Queen’s Garden, Pagoda, Royal Kew Palace, and Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway. Join a free walking tour or stop at a café, but note that meals, special events, Kew Palace, and the Pagoda may cost extra or have seasonal limits.

“We love the treetop view and just the natural beauty that surrounded us as we toured the gardens. It was like getting a hug from nature!”

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3.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Meet your guide at Queensway Station for a gentle history walk through Kensington Gardens, past the Italian Gardens, Round Pond, Diana memorial, and royal landmarks. Guides such as Doug and Paul add humor and detail before you sit down for sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea at the Orangery. Palace entry costs extra.

“We had a wonderful tour and tea with Doug at Kensington Gardens! Doug was so kind, friendly and knowledgeable sharing so much interesting information about the gardens and London.”

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4.Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 325 reviews · from $160

Meet your English-speaking guide at Queensway Station for a gentle but substantial walk through Kensington Palace Gardens. Hear stories about Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry, then settle into the Orangery for tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes. Palace entry and sparkling wine depend on the option you choose.

“Lively tour and nice explanation about the garden. Also, very nice garden. High tea was decent, but not superb:very noisy restaurant, scones were wonderful, tea was good, cakes were mediocre and I guess I dont care much for brittish tea sandwiches in general. The guide was funny and very Brittish ( in a good way:)). Entrance to the Palave was not included, I went there afterwards (would recommend). I was a lone traveller, it was me and a very friendly American family of 3.. I have enjoyed my afternoon! I would have like to hear even more stories about the garden and the palace though!Read more”

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5.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet your guide near Hilton London Hyde Park for a history-rich walk through Kensington Gardens, stories of Diana, Victoria, and the modern royals, then afternoon tea at the palace Orangery. Choose the upgrade for timed palace entry and explore the State Apartments with a palace audio guide. Guides include Mike, Liz, Warren, and Pamela.

“This was a great experience. We had audio guides once we entered the palace that were informative. Our guide, Mike, filled us in on the history of the castle and the current royal history. Tea was delicious! All in all, a brilliant British experience.”

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6.Historic City Walking Tour(& Rooftop Garden Access*)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $49

Walk from Temple through the City of London with guides such as Maggie, Lucas, Carolina, Matt, and Margaret. See St. Paul’s, the Bank of England, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London, then visit Garden at 120 on Sunday or Monday. Expect lively storytelling, historic lanes, and about three hours on foot.

“Excellent tour, with a lovely exposure to older historic London. Enjoyed the more comprehensive knowledge our guide has, and her ability to answer our interests”

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7.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $154

Walk Kensington Gardens with an English-speaking guide, view the Sunken Garden and Princess Diana statue, then enjoy sandwiches, cakes, and a choice of up to 10 teas at the Orangery. Upgrade for timed entry to Kensington Palace and its State Apartments. Guides may include Pauline, Mike, Amber, or Marisol.

“Our guide Amber was absolutely brilliant, happy and funny. Would fully recommend a guided tour. She made our experience well worthwhile.”

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8.Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $272Top rated

Walk privately through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens with guides such as Doug, Astrid, or Barbara Ann, then enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and a choice of sparkling wine or cocktail at the Orangery. Palace entry is optional, and the tour ends at tea with no return transport included.

“Ridiculously expensive for what we received. We walked through the park to reach Kensington Palace where we had afternoon tea. We could have booked the tea on our own.”

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9.Entry Ticket to Eltham Palace and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Spend a full day exploring Eltham Palace and its 19 acres of gardens. See the Courtaulds’ Art Deco home, medieval great hall, Virginia’s wardrobe, resident horses, rose gardens, moat, rock garden, and a travel-themed play area. Entry is self-guided, with English-language visitor information and flexible cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.

“The history of the place was nice however there wasn't much to see.”

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