Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens: Royalty, Relaxation and Rebellion

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London audio tour: Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens: Royalty, Relaxation and Rebellion

This is a 2.7mi walking tour

It takes an average of 90 mins to complete.

London

The United Kingdom

$11.99

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About the Tour

Explore two of London's most beautiful and famous Royal Parks with me. As a Londoner, I’ve grown up visiting Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and I know all they have to offer, from their best spots to little-known vistas. The parks are filled with stories and secrets that most visitors miss, but if you take this tour, you won’t be one of them.

Some of the tour’s highlights include:

Speakers’ Corner where you can find the finest free show in London.
The story of the creation of the Royal Parks. How did we end up with over 600 acres of parkland in an area where land prices are through the roof?
The Serpentine Lake where you can relax and enjoy the swans
Memorials dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales, including a fountain and playground
How to spot the beautiful birds around Kensington Gardens
A grand view of Kensington Palace
A 900-year-old oak tree and the little elves that hide within it.

Let’s leave the crowded streets of London together and jump into its green heart!

Tour Producer

Gio

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Hi, I'm Gio!

I was born in London and I've been guiding around the city for over 10 years now. I own a tour company and also write travel books on the city. I love sharing this city with visitors and want to make sure you enjoy yourself and want to return again and again.

Preview Location

Location 24

Budge's Walk

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So why do we have two parks right next to each other here in London?
Well, Kensington Gardens was part of the original land which Henry VIII seized and formed part of Hyde Park on so Kensington Gardens was actually part of Hyde Park originally, wh... Read More

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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

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Start location
London W2 2UH, UK
Total distance

4km
Final location
London W2 4RW, UK
Distance back to start location

2km

Directions to Starting Point

Marble Arch, London W1H 7EJ

Facing Marble Arch with Hyde Park and Park Lane behind you.

Closest tube station: Marble Arch

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Places to stop along the way

Lido Cafe and Bar, Serpentine Gallery, Serpentine Sackler Gallery, Kensington Palace, Diana Memorial Playground, Diana Memorial Fountain.

Best time of day

Any time. Start this tour at least 90 minutes before sunset as Kensington Gardens closes at sunset daily.

Precautions

Beware of cyclists when crossing cycle paths.

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