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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.
What's Included
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This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
The tour ends near Lancaster Gate station.
Itinerary
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1Marble Arch
Start at the iconic Marble Arch, where prisoners took "one for the road" before a journey no one returned from.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Speakers Corner
Stand on the very spot where Karl Marx and George Orwell gave their speeches and view the site of the Reformers' Tree
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hyde Park
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Serpentine Boating Lake
Walk the shore where London once restaged Trafalga
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Kensington Palace (Pass by)
Spot the white statue of Victoria gazing back at the childhood home she never forgot.
Admission ticket free -
5Kensington Gardens
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
Trace the water in two directions and notice where both paths finally meet.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Peter Pan Statue
Find the bronze that appeared overnight, placed in secret.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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