The Last Princesses of Punjab Exhibition & High Tea at Kensington Palace

First, we will have a leisurely stroll around Kensington Gardens and learn about the part Hyde Park played in London’s development. We will see the beautiful gardens Prince Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria.  Approaching the Long Water we admire the Peter Pan Statue installed by J M Barrie in 1912.  Continuing our walk, we will take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up while also discovering the statue of their late mother, Princess Diana, which stands in the mesmerizing sunken garden. 

We will then stroll to the 18th Century Tea Room created by Queen Anne, whilst giving you fascinating insights into our Royal family and the intriguing history behind our national drink as you select from the extensive menu.  Set in the beautiful parkland of Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace is most well known for being home to members of the Royal Family like Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate (along with Princes George, Louis, and Princess Charlotte).

Your timed entry ticket to the Palace is for two hours after the start of the tour.  This allows an hour for your meal.  

In March 2026 Kensington Palace will open a new exhibition, The Last Princesses of Punjab, marking the 150th birthday of princess and suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh, the goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

The exhibition explores the lives of Princess Sophia and the women who shaped her, including her sisters Catherine and Bamba, Mother Bamba Muller, Grandmother Jind Kaur and Godmother Queen Victoria. These six royal women each expressed womanhood, power, and royalty in different ways, infusing their identities and heritage into the causes they devoted themselves to.

This tour combines a walk through the Royal Park with a knowledgable guide, High Tea in the Orangery

Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life, in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace for 2026.

Sophia and her sisters Catherine and Bamba, her mother Bamba Muller, grandmother Jind Kaur and godmother Queen Victoria each expressed womanhood, power, and royalty in different ways. They infused their identities and heritage into the causes they devoted themselves to, and became powerful changemakers in their own right. 

For the first time, Queen Victoria’s childhood home of Kensington Palace will offer an intimate look into six lives shaped by Empire. This new exhibition — created to celebrate Sophia’s 150th birthday — will focus on the women of a royal dynasty whose destinies were profoundly and violently transformed by it.

The voice of British South Asian people today will be present throughout the exhibition, responding to themes of identity, expression, and resistance.

We meet at Queensway Tube Station; The postcode is W2 4QJ

Note: We meet at Queensway Station and not the Palace! The guide will be by the Phone box / 1 Queensway., next to the Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant. If you have any difficulties please call +44 2035380737 to speak to a member of staff.

• An experienced fun guide
• Fresh Scones
• Clotted Cream
• Strawberry Jam
• Delicious Sandwiches 
• Choice Cakes
• Choice of Tea or Coffee
• Entry to Kensington Palace

A few friendly reminders, this is a walking tour

• Bring comfy shoes
• Bring an umbrella, warm coat or sunscreen to withstand the beautiful English weather
• Bring water
• Bring a camera
• Please arrive 10 mins before we start
• Use google maps or another app to plan your journey, London is a big busy city and planning in advance really helps
• Some experiences require a contactless credit/debit card for the bus

• Please speak to your guide prior to the tour about your allergies or food intolerances or send a message to Toptastingtours@gmail.com
• Please be advised that the food on the tour is not prepared by us. The caterer offers Vegan and Gluten-Free options.

We believe in the power of experiences through one of life’s most simple and enduring pleasure. “Food” brings us together and immerses us in the now. It ignites our senses, creating everlasting memories that connect us to the history of our lives.

Our fun and friendly co-hosts will give you a trusted shortcut to the best of London and provide you a personal experience with historical facts, head-turners and most importantly, some delicious food.

We are foodies and love to share our passion, we have traveled to an array of different countries and are passionate about people and languages.

Come and join us for an unforgettable and delicious experience you will never forget.

All our experiences are LGBTQ+ friendly.

Please contact us for Private, Corporate & Large Group Bookings or if dates and times are not available.