Royal palace in Kensington Gardens
The best Kensington Palace tickets
The palace entrance ticket, afternoon tea with a guided garden walk, and Westminster walks that end at Kensington: here is what to book, with honest advice on what is really inside, whether going inside is worth the money, and which days it opens.
See our 4 picks
The best Kensington Palace ticket for most visitors is the entrance ticket, booked ahead. It starts from €16 with free cancellation, but the Queen's State Apartments are closed until spring 2027.
The King's Gallery also closes from 18 November 2026 until spring 2027. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 4 picks for Kensington Palace
The palace's own ticket first, then three guided options. All four have free cancellation.
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from €16 per person Our top pick 1-day ticket 4.4 (4,850) reviews on GetYourGuide
Kensington Palace entrance ticket
Entry to the palace with an audio guide, sold by Historic Royal Palaces. You see the King's State Apartments and the Grand Staircase. Until 8 November 2026 it includes "The Last Princesses of Punjab" exhibition.
Best for Most visitors
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from €113 per person 2–4 hours 4.6 (373) reviews on GetYourGuide
Kensington Palace afternoon tea and garden walk
A guided walk through Kensington Palace Gardens, then tea or coffee. Some options add afternoon tea in the Orangery, palace entry or a glass of sparkling wine.
Best for Couples and friends after a treat
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from €78 per person 5 hours 4.3 (33) reviews on GetYourGuide
Westminster walk and Kensington Palace visit
A 5-hour day with a local guide. You see Big Ben, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey from outside. Then you visit Kensington Palace, with entry included.
Best for First-timers who want a guided day
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from €119 per person Walk, flexible date 4.3 (2) reviews on GetYourGuide
Royal Kensington walking tour
A guided walk past Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall, in a group of up to 8. Palace entry is not included. It has only 2 reviews so far.
Best for Royal history fans who want the area, not the rooms
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Kensington Palace tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Kensington Palace entrance ticket | €16 per person | 1-day ticket | Most visitors | Sold by the palace charity itself, with 4.4 from 4,850 reviews and free cancellation. |
| Kensington Palace afternoon tea and garden walk | €113 per person | 2–4 hours | Couples and friends after a treat | Tea, gardens and royal stories together, with 4.6 from 373 reviews. |
| Westminster walk and Kensington Palace visit | €78 per person | 5 hours | First-timers who want a guided day | Westminster and the palace in one booking, with 4.3 from 33 reviews. |
| Royal Kensington walking tour | €119 per person | Walk, flexible date | Royal history fans who want the area, not the rooms | A small group and the story of Victorian Kensington; few reviews so far. |
Kensington Palace entrance ticket
€16 per person1-day ticket 4.4 (4,850)
Details
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- Sold by the palace charity itself, with 4.4 from 4,850 reviews and free cancellation.
Kensington Palace afternoon tea and garden walk
€113 per person2–4 hours 4.6 (373)
Details
- Who it suits
- Couples and friends after a treat
- Why we picked it
- Tea, gardens and royal stories together, with 4.6 from 373 reviews.
Westminster walk and Kensington Palace visit
€78 per person5 hours 4.3 (33)
Details
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want a guided day
- Why we picked it
- Westminster and the palace in one booking, with 4.3 from 33 reviews.
€119 per personWalk, flexible date 4.3 (2)
Details
- Who it suits
- Royal history fans who want the area, not the rooms
- Why we picked it
- A small group and the story of Victorian Kensington; few reviews so far.
- Small group: Royal Kensington walking tour, max 8.
- None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 4 offer free cancellation.
- Private option: Kensington Palace afternoon tea and garden walk; Westminster walk and Kensington Palace visit.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Kensington Palace tickets and prices
The entrance ticket here starts from €16, with free cancellation. It is sold by Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that runs the palace.
On the official site, an adult ticket is £24.70 without a donation. Adults 65 and over and full-time students pay £20.00. Children 5 to 15 pay £12.40, and under 5s go free.
Booking works much like Tower of London tickets: buy online for your day, then show your ticket at the door.
Opening times
The palace opens Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, the palace says. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Winter hours can change; check the palace site before you go.
What is closed until spring 2027
The Queen's State Apartments are closed until spring 2027 for major work. The King's Gallery closes from 18 November 2026 until spring 2027 for roof repairs.
Kensington Palace tour or ticket only
For most people, the ticket alone is enough. It comes with an audio guide, so you can explore at your own pace.
A tour suits you if you want a live guide. The Westminster walk includes palace entry. The Royal Kensington walk does not, so add a ticket if you want to go in.
The gardens around the palace
The palace sits in Kensington Gardens. The Sunken Garden and upper grounds open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
The afternoon tea pick starts with a guided walk through the gardens. It names the water features and the flower beds.
For another palace day out, see Hampton Court Palace.
Before you book
Check the closures
Parts of the palace are closed until spring 2027. Read the list above before you buy.
Free cancellation on all four
Every pick shows free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the exact cut-off on the listing.
Pick the right day
The palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Plan your visit for Wednesday to Sunday.
Find the start
The afternoon tea walk meets at Queensway Station. The Westminster walk meets at 150 Piccadilly. See getting around London.
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