Garden Tours · LONDON
Short seasons and capped slots mean the good london garden tours go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Use your pre-purchased ticket to explore London’s 326-acre Kew Gardens at your own pace. See the Palm House, Temperate House, Queen’s Garden, Kew Palace, Pagoda, and Treetop Walkway, or join a free guided walk. Allow at least three hours, and longer if you want the full day.
“Visit to Sue Wilkinson exhibition, Plants of the Qur’an, which was a fascinating exhibition and beautiful botanical paintings.”
Meet your guide at Queensway Station for a two-hour walk through Kensington Gardens, including the Italian Gardens, Round Pond, royal stories, and a private table at the Orangery. Guides such as Doug, Paul, Paddy, and Barbara add humor and local insight. Palace entry is optional and not included by default.
“Absolutely best experience of the gardens with our tour guide Doug 😁and the high tea was exceptional 😍my mums 70th birthday and she enjoyed it so much thank you xx”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Queensway Station for an hour-long walk through Kensington Palace Gardens, including the Sunken Garden and royal landmarks. Guides such as Simon, Doug, and Astrid add lively historical detail before afternoon tea in the Orangery, with vegetarian and vegan choices available.
“Our guide was amazing and the high tea was such a wonderful experience.”
Enter Sky Garden early, enjoy one pastry and hot drink at Sky Pod Bar, and take in views of the Shard, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London. Bring headphones and a charged phone to use the included multilingual audio guide for later sightseeing around London.
“Very nice morning experience at Sky Garden. Early access gives you a better feel about Sky Garden with less visitors around and a nice small breakfast snack. Definitely recommended”
You join a team and follow a quirky Maze Master through Aztec, Medieval, Industrial, and Futuristic zones. Solve mental, physical, skill, and mystery games to earn crystals, then grab tokens in the famous Crystal Dome. The 90-minute experience is in English and suits most travelers.
“Had a great time doing this experience, it was great fun for all the family.”
Meet your guide near Hyde Park for a royal-focused walk through Kensington Gardens, stories of Diana, Victoria, and the modern monarchy, then afternoon tea at the Orangery. Choose the palace upgrade for timed entry and a self-guided look at the State Apartments, royal rooms, and exhibitions.
“Wonderful experience. Mike was a great guide and encouraged questions. We had tea on the property and it was delicious and VERY filling.”
Walk from Queensway through Kensington Gardens with guides such as Doug, Paul, Simon, or Ben, seeing the Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Diana memorial, and Round Pond before afternoon tea at the Orangery. A small group and added drink make this a polished royal outing, but palace entry may require a separate option.
“Doug was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful walk through the gardens. He even sat with me during the tea as I was traveling solo.”
Meet guides such as Mike, Pauline, or Fia near Queensway Tube Station for a walking tour of Kensington Gardens, the Sunken Garden, and Diana’s statue. Choose palace entry for the State Apartments, then finish with sandwiches, cakes, and up to 10 English teas at the Orangery.
“Just wrapped up an amazing day at Kensington Palace, and I can’t recommend the garden tour and high tea enough! Our tour guide, Mike, was absolutely wonderful—so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the palace and its stunning gardens. He brought the stories to life, making the experience even more special. One of the highlights was visiting the Diana statue, which beautifully captures her spirit. After the tour, we indulged in a delightful high tea at the Orangery. The setting was simply lovely. The selection of teas and pastries was divine—definitely a treat for the senses! If you’re in London, don’t miss out on this experience! It’s the perfect…”
Take a 90-minute cruise from Kew Pier to Westminster Pier with views of Kew Gardens, Kew Palace, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Putney, and the start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race course. Skipper Norman may add witty commentary, and the smaller boat keeps the ride calm.
“Excellent, well-run boat with a very witty and funny occasional commentary from the Skipper, Norman. The sights all the way from Kew to Westminster were stunning. Highly recommend - smallish boat with just a few other passengers, so it was very quiet and pleasant, unlike it would have been on an Uber speedboat or other big tourist things.”
Follow guides such as Maggie, Carolina, Matt, and Margaret through the City of London, from Temple and St. Paul’s to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Hear stories of Roman London, the Great Fire, famous pubs, royal prisoners, and the Bank of England. Sunday and Monday tours finish at Garden at 120.
“I loved this tour! I have been travelling through Europe and was tired by the time I reached London but my guide was so funny and fun that the time flew by. It was honestly the best tour I had on my 5 week vacation!”
Take a 1.5-hour Thames cruise from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier, passing Parliament, Battersea Power Station, Chelsea, Putney, Hammersmith, and Kew. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, listen to lively commentary, and buy drinks from the onboard bar. Round-trip options are also available.
“thank you to the captain. he was very informative and pleasant”
Join Stephen or Kevin for a private walk through the City of London’s small gardens, churchyards, ruins, and lanes. You’ll see St. Dunstan in the East, Postman’s Park, Leadenhall Market, Roman remains, and rooftop views from Garden at 120, with hotel pickup available.
“Kevin was one of the most knowledgeable and personable guides we have ever had. Cannot recommend this tour and Viator enough”
Walk from Queensway through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens with a private guide such as Doug, Astrid, or Barbara Ann. See the Italian Gardens, Round Pond, Diana statue, and Kensington Palace before afternoon tea at a private table in the Orangery. Palace entry is optional.
“We had a splendid walk around the park with Doug and ended with delicious tea. Doug was informative and educational. Highly recommend.”
Visit Eltham Palace and Gardens for a full day of Tudor history, 1930s Art Deco design, 19 acres of gardens, resident horses, and family activities. Explore the circular entrance hall, great hall, rose garden, rock garden, moat bridge, and a children’s play area at your own pace.
“I took someone for their first time and they said they had enjoyed it”
You tackle mental, physical, skill, and mystery games with an English-speaking Maze Master across Aztec, Medieval, Futuristic, and Industrial zones. Win crystals for extra Crystal Dome time. Groups are limited to eight, and comfortable closed shoes are required.
“Absolutely loved this activity. Took me back to my childhood watching on TV. It was so much fun, my teens loved it too and the host was brilliant 👏🏻 Would highly recommend if you loved the show or if going with family. 10/10”
Pick a season, a palace or a glasshouse.
