Kensington Palace Private Guided Tour

Discover the secrets of Kensington Palace with a private expert guide who will bring centuries of royal history to life before your eyes.

Standing majestically in the heart of London since 1605, Kensington Palace has served as the intimate home to generations of British royalty, from King William III and Queen Mary II to Princess Diana and today's Prince and Princess of Wales. This working royal residence holds within its elegant rooms stories of love, loss, power, and transformation that have shaped the monarchy we know today.

Home to magnificent state apartments, captivating royal exhibitions, and the enchanting sunken garden, the palace's narrative unfolds through tales of scandal, romance, and royal tradition - stories best revealed through the expertise of a knowledgeable private guide who knows every hidden corner and whispered secret.

Your 2-hour journey begins as you meet your expert guide at the palace gates, where you'll first explore the stunning Kensington Gardens and hear tales of the young Princess Victoria's childhood before she became queen. Step inside to walk through the opulent King's State Apartments where George I and George II once held court, marvel at the Queen's State Apartments where Queen Mary II entertained, and discover the never-before-seen royal fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace.

From Queen Victoria's birth room to the palace's role in Princess Margaret's glamorous parties, from Princess Diana'sprivate apartments to the current royal residence wings, you'll uncover the intimate human stories behind the crown while admiring priceless art, period furnishings, and royal treasures that few visitors truly understand without expert insight.

As with all our private tours, this Kensington Palace experience can be perfectly tailored for families with children, ensuring everyone discovers the magic of royal life.