Palaces and Protests Self Guided Tour of Kensington and Hyde

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.

1. 1

   Marble Arch

   10 min

   Start at the iconic Marble Arch, where prisoners took "one for the road" before a journey no one returned from.

2. 2

   Speakers Corner

   10 min

   Stand on the very spot where Karl Marx and George Orwell gave their speeches and view the site of the Reformers' Tree

3. 3

   Hyde Park

   20 min

   Discover the hidden gems of Hyde park like the Norwegian War Memorial, and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, a gunpowder store reborn under a roof designed by Zaha Hadid.

4. 4

   Serpentine Boating Lake

   10 min

   Walk the shore where London once restaged Trafalga

5. 5

   Kensington Palace

   Pass by

   Spot the white statue of Victoria gazing back at the childhood home she never forgot.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   Question why a rectangular lake earned the name "Round Pond" and take in the Italian Water Gardens, a gift from Prince Albert to his queen.

7. 7

   Diana Memorial Fountain

   5 min

   Trace the water in two directions and notice where both paths finally meet.

8. 8

   Peter Pan Statue

   5 min

   Find the bronze that appeared overnight, placed in secret.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.