Crown to Couture Guided Tours

Guided tours of the Crown to Couture exhibition will run on Mondays and Tuesdays only from 10 April to 24 October 2023.

This is a rare and exclusive opportunity to discover the exhibition and State Rooms when the palace is closed to the public.

The tour lasts around 90 minutes, starting at the iconic statue of Queen Victoria and ending at the stunning Sunken Garden featuring the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales.

At the end of the tour, you can also browse exclusive gifts inspired by the Crown to Couture exhibition in our shop.

HRP Members – please log in using the login link above and then return to this page to book your reduced-price guided tour tickets.

Need to know:

• The tour does not include the ‘Victoria: A Royal Childhood’ exhibition.


• This is a walking tour.


• No cloakroom or left luggage.


• The Kensington Palace Pavilion will be open 10.00 - 18:00 Mondays and Tuesdays, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea from 1st May.


• The palace café will be closed.

On Arrival:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour.


• Your PDF e-tickets are available immediately after purchase, please download onto your mobile or print onto A4 paper ready to show on arrival.


• HRP members – please ensure you bring your valid membership card to show with your pre-booked guided tour tickets.

If you do not wish to book a guided tour but still want to visit, please book general admission tickets for Kensington Palace.