London · AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCES
The choice is between a hotel drawing room and a Routemaster driving past the Palace, and they cost about the same. The 15 below compare what is served, how long it runs and whether the sparkling is included.
See central London from a vintage Routemaster while enjoying tea, sandwiches, and French-style pastries on this 85-minute bus tour.
“We didn't know what to expect, but absolutely loved the bus tour. There was a brilliant atmosphere, plenty to eat and excellent staff. What a wonderful experience. We would totally recommend.”
Ride through central London on a classic double-decker while enjoying afternoon tea, Prosecco, scones, cakes, and landmark views.
“(+) Friendly guides, great music, and not just a small snack but almost a full lunch. (-) It's a bit of a shame that not all guests can sit facing forward.”
Walk through Kensington Gardens, hear royal stories, and enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea beside Kensington Palace.
“My daughter and I really enjoyed the walk through Kensington garden ! Our guide Doug was so friendly and informative ! The high tea was amazing ! Would highly Recommend this tour !”
Review the Thames afternoon tea cruise, with London landmarks, unlimited tea, scones, sandwiches, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“excellent trip and experience. food was great,staff were excellent and very friendly. commentary was very informative. would highly recommend to any one who fancies a trip down the thames”
Combine London sightseeing with afternoon tea on a 90-minute double-decker bus ride past Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and more.
“All staff were amazing both hosts and driver, lovely environment, lovely food 10/10 Would most definitely recommend”
Enjoy traditional afternoon tea beneath the British Museum’s Great Court roof, with loose-leaf teas, scones, cakes, and optional Prosecco.
“A standard afternoon tea well made and presented. Not the cheapest... but it is London and a tourist location so 🤷 🤔”
Tour Kensington Palace Gardens with a royal guide, then enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the palace Orangery.
“very relaxed pace with an excellent high tea to conclude. Doug our guide was engaging and accommodating to our needs.”
Explore film-famous Notting Hill, Portobello Market, Kensington Gardens, and Royal Albert Hall with a guide and takeaway cream tea.
“Very informative and engaging - Elliott was knowledgeable and pleasant. There is a lot of walking but have a wonderful understanding of Notting Hill and Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.”
Tour Hampton Court Palace with a lively guide, explore 60 acres of gardens, then enjoy afternoon tea by the River Thames.
“Massive estate and gardens, dress comfortably with walking shoes. Tom, our guide, was fantastic: he made history come to life and was open to all sorts of questions. Truly enjoyed the high tea - perfect way to end the tour. One recommendation: The meeting pace is hectic and super crowded. Tom would have been easier to find with an identifying cap or flag.”
Enjoy classic afternoon tea at The Rubens by Buckingham Palace, with palace views, fine pastries, tea choices, and optional Champagne.
“It was lovely to sit and relaxe with a very nice cup off tea and nice food, the staff were friendly.”
Sing along to Taylor Swift on a pink double-decker bus while enjoying English afternoon tea, prosecco, London views, and a souvenir mug.
“The hole tour felt like a big scam the food was not very good and me and my friend where very disappointed by the end of the tour it felt overpriced and the stuff working on the bus where not very nice we felt like if we went on a hop on hop off bus we would have gotten allot more out of the experience it felt more like a party bus not a tour because we didn’t learn anything we just drove around listening to Taylor Swift absolutely not worth the 60 euro.”
Review of London’s 90-minute afternoon tea bus tour, with Prosecco, sandwiches, scones, and views of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
“The worst ever dirty bus nasty food just disgusting they don’t tell you what the rights are you just ride around not knowing were you are with dirty windows not able to see anything with nasty spoiled food”
Review of London’s vintage bus, Thames cruise, and Harrods cream tea tour, with practical advice on value, timing, comfort, and weather.
“The cream tea was the best part. Lovely experience. Tour guide was good, had already toured in days previous so much was repetitive but still informative. Weather was not the best but was able to stay dry.”
Visit Downton Abbey villages, Blenheim Palace, Churchill’s exhibition, and enjoy cream tea on a full-day Cotswolds tour from London.
“We booked this trip months ago. When we got to the bus station the tour guide said this tour hadn’t been running for months. Instead we were put on a tour of Warwick castle ( taudry), Stratford on Avon ( uninteresting) and Oxford where we had been before. YOU PEOPLE ARE TOTALLY INCOMPETENT!!! Will never use you again!”
Trade London for Blenheim Palace, cream tea, Downton Abbey’s Bampton, and two charming Cotswold villages on a full-day coach tour.
“Had a fabulous day we absolutely loved Dr Dolly our guide. Small group enamelled lots of conversation and connection. Really enjoyed the overall experience. Dolly was a wealth of information.”
Pick a river, a palace or a pavement.
