Afternoon Tea Bus Tours: The 7 Best Sittings

1.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,791 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Ride a restored front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, and past Trinity and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying afternoon tea. Hosts such as Orla, Aleks, Hannah, and Liam add jokes, local stories, and attentive service. Choose from three daily departures.

“Tour was great! Bus was cute and seating was comfortable. Staff were personable, prompt, and helpful. The food and beverages were tasty! We did the tour as a low-key introduction to Dublin right after we arrived. It was an easy walk from our hotel to the meeting point. After the tour, we had some food and warm beverages in our systems and our bearings in the neighborhood. Afterwards, we explored St. Stephen's Park, the Art Gallery, Trinity College/Book of Kells, all right there. I would recommend as a fun, low-key intro. The guides don't talk too much, but give useful info and spur participants to explore more. The sandwiches and…”

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2.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,032 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Ride a vintage 1960s Routemaster through central London while enjoying tea, sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries. The 85-minute route passes Harrods, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, and Mayfair, with recorded commentary, music, and service from hosts such as Alex, Taino, Azu, Nella, and Cristian.

“A lovely experience of high tea while seeing the sights of London comfortably in a custom double decker bus. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this tour, especially for those who want a unique type of tea experience.”

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3.Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,853 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $64

Spend 90 minutes on a traditional double-decker bus while enjoying finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and Prosecco. You will pass the London Eye, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Hosts such as Ayaan, Dee, and Wumi have been praised for warm service, but landmark commentary is limited.

“It was a rainy day in London (surprisingly😂) and we drank prosecco and tea as we saw the major sites!!! So much fun”

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4.Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · from $65

Ride from St. Stephen’s Green on a restored 1960s double-decker, with afternoon tea, unlimited tea and coffee, 1960s music, and live Dublin commentary. Hosts such as Adam, Leah, Rachel, and Niamh bring the route to life. Vegan, halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free menus need advance notice.

“Good Music, funny Story, lovely Staff and an excellent afternoon tea.”

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5.London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 763 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Spend 90 minutes on a decorated double-decker bus, pairing English afternoon tea with views of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. Expect friendly service, shared seating, and limited landmark commentary rather than a full guided tour.

“It was a fun experience and a lovely tea. The crew was friendly and helpful, I just wish there was more information about where we were in the tour guide recording.”

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6.Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57Best value

Join Red Bus Bistro for a 90-minute vintage Routemaster ride through Edinburgh, with prosecco, warm scones, sandwiches, cakes, and unlimited tea or coffee. Choose the gin option for a floral Edinburgh Gin cocktail served in a teapot. Staff such as Alice, Helen, and Jimmy add friendly service and humor.

“It was a fantastic experience for my friend visiting from San Francisco. Such an easy way to see the city without having to worry about parking!! Sandwiches and petite fours were delicious as was the gin cocktail. Would have been nice to get a bit closer to the Castle, but that’s probably another tour🙂 For future visitors, there is a bathroom break, but could be a little shorter - it’s only an hour and a half round trip😂”

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7.Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 616 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $80

Ride a Union Jack-painted 1960s Routemaster from Embankment while enjoying sandwiches, scones, cakes, and unlimited tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. An English-speaking guide, including Lucy, Katie, Cameron, and others, shares London stories as you pass Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square.

“I love afternoon tea buses, especially on a weekend, when the city is busy. It’s a nice break from the crowds, and seeing the city in peace, with a coffee and some scones, is priceless.”

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