Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens Tour: Royalty, Relaxation and Rebellion

Discover two of London’s most famous parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, with a local guide.
Explore the lively Speakers’ Corner and the calm Serpentine Lake with this tour.
Find out how these 600+ acres became public parks, visit memorials for Princess Diana, and see the wildlife that lives here.
This tour offers a relaxing escape from the busy city, with stories that will give you a new perspective on Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
In Kensington Gardens, you will visit two beautiful memorials dedicated to Princess Diana.
Mobile Voucher accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

Join me as we explore two of London’s most famous Royal Parks: Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. These parks are filled with history, beauty, and secret spots that many visitors miss. As a local, I’ve spent years discovering the best parts of these parks, from their famous landmarks to their hidden corners. You will hear fascinating stories and enjoy peaceful views away from the busy streets of London.

Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are two large parks in Central London. Hyde Park was created in 1536 as a private hunting ground for King Henry VIII and opened to the public in 1637. Key sites in Hyde Park include Speakers Corner and Marble Arch at the northeast and Apsley House and Wellington Arch at the southeast. To the west, you find Kensington Gardens, originally the private gardens of Kensington Palace. Kensington Gardens is more formal than Hyde Park and features the Round Pond, with Kensington Palace located at the park’s western edge.

Explore two of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, filled with hidden stories and secret spots. Visitors can enjoy the lively atmosphere of Speakers' Corner, the peaceful Serpentine Lake with its graceful swans, and the memorials dedicated to Princess Diana, including a lovely fountain and playground. These parks offer a calm escape from the busy streets of London, blending nature and history beautifully.

Learn fascinating tales about the creation of the Royal Parks and discover how over 600 acres of green space came to exist in such a high-value area. Stroll by Kensington Palace, spot the charming birds around the gardens, and visit a 900-year-old oak tree with magical stories of elves hiding within its branches. It is a perfect way to step into the heart of London’s rich and peaceful green spaces.

This tour covers some major landmarks in London including Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Speakers' Corner, The Serpentine, Serpentine Gallery, Serpentine North Gallery, Kensington Gardens, Peter Pan Statue, The Albert Memorial, Kensington Palace, and Bayswater.

VoiceMap App
Offline access to Audio, Maps, and Geodata
Access to an Audio Tour of the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

Gratuities

You need the VoiceMap Audio Tours app in order to use your booking code and complete the trip! You can look for it by searching Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by visiting onelink.to/voicemap on your smartphone.
Once you've purchased a tour, it will be added to your VoiceMap library. If you sign in to the app using the same method as you did on the website, you'll have access to your entire tour library.
When the download completes, you'll see a screen showing the starting point, with directions to help you get there.
The app will automatically play audio at the right time and place using GPS-based turn-by-turn directions.

Next, take these three actions:

Register for an account
From the menu, choose Tour Codes, and then click Enter Codes.
Type in the tour code and choose "Download Now."

Please take the following actions if, after entering your booking code and initiating the download, you are still waiting for it to finish after more than a few minutes:

Cancel the download
Choose the Purchased tab after going to Account.
Select your tour there, then restart the download.

Free WiFi: No.
Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.
This is a 4.4km walking tour
Please note that the app will automatically play audio at the right time and place using GPS-based turn-by-turn directions.
Guests have the option to resume the tour from the nearest location whenever they like.
Guests can enjoy the tours as often as they like through both the VoiceMap app and website.
Please note that once the tour is purchased, it’s added to the VoiceMap library.
The VoiceMap app works offline, so you can enjoy your tour without worrying about roaming fees. Simply download the tour over WiFi before you begin.
Guests are advised to stay cautious of pickpockets – they can be discreet, but not harmful.
Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and footwear on their travel day as there will be considerable amount of Walking involved.
Major Landmarks: Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Speakers' Corner, The Serpentine, Serpentine Gallery, Serpentine North Gallery, Kensington Gardens, Peter Pan Statue, The Albert Memorial, Kensington Palace, Bayswater.
Nearest Metro Station: Marble Arch.
Please beware of Cyclists when crossing cycle paths.
Guests are advised to start this tour at least 90 minutes before sunset as Kensington Gardens closes at sunset daily.
Disclaimer: The service provider reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.