Express Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace Tour

Kensington Gardens: Royal Memorials

Begin near the Albert Memorial, a Gothic Revival monument Queen Victoria commissioned in memory of her husband, directly across from the Royal Albert Hall. Your host walks you past the Diana Memorial Fountain and the Peter Pan statue, inspired by real children author J.M. Barrie met by chance in this same park. Along the way, you'll pass the Serpentine Galleries and the Long Water, watching for the wildlife that calls the park home.

The Italian Gardens & Sunken Garden

Continue through the Italian Gardens, a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria carved in Carrara marble and Portland stone. Your host points out the Round Pond, dug in 1730 by George II, before leading you to the Sunken Garden. Since 2017, this has been the White Garden, planted in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, with a statue of her commissioned by her sons standing at its center.

Kensington Palace

Your host brings you to the Palace entrance, then hands you an audio guide for a self-guided walk through the King's and Queen's State Apartments. Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home of young royals for more than 300 years, at whatever pace you like. Spend as long as you want inside; there's no host waiting to move you along.