Palaces and Protests Self Guided Tour of Kensington and Hyde

Overview

The phrase "one for the road" allegedly began with condemned prisoners getting a final drink on their way to the gallows — right where Marble Arch stands today. This self-guided audio tour of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens walks you through centuries of stories like these, all at your own pace using our app. From the free-speech legacy of Speakers' Corner to the Serpentine Lake, you'll cross from Hyde Park into Kensington Gardens, where Peter Pan's statue was secretly installed overnight as a surprise for London's children. You'll see Princess Diana's memorial fountain and the Italian Water Gardens, a Victorian masterpiece gifted by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria. No fixed start time, no group to keep up with. Go beyond natural beauty to uncover the stories of two of London’s majestic Royal Parks on one self-guided tour. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours across Europe, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee.