Golden Tours: Central London Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

About this experience

Afternoon tea on a London sightseeing bus The Central London Afternoon Tea Bus Tour by Golden Tours is a 90-minute ride past the capital's best-known sights with a full afternoon tea served at your table. You board the pink-striped English Tea Bus at Bulleid Way, near Victoria, and the bus loops back to the same stop at the end, so it is an easy treat to fit between other plans. Afternoon tea has been a British ritual since the 1840s, and this version keeps the classics: sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and sweet bites, plus tea or coffee and a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink. You also take home a souvenir mug. It is a relaxed way to see London for first-time visitors, couples, friends celebrating a birthday and anyone who wants the landmarks without a long day on foot. What you see from the bus The route takes in Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, a crossing of the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and The Shard. Staff on board point out the main landmarks as you pass; this is not a guided tour with a full live commentary. The exact route can change because of road closures and traffic. Choose your seat when you book. Upper deck tickets give the higher skyline views, while lower deck tickets keep you close to the street-level bustle. Guests may share tables with other travellers. If you want to see more of these sights up close, pair the ride with Westminster Abbey tickets, a flight on the London Eye, or a Westminster to Greenwich Thames river cruise. For the view from the top, add The View from The Shard, or browse more things to do in London. What is included 90-minute afternoon tea bus tour of central London Afternoon tea menu with savoury bites, scones and cakes Tea or coffee One glass of Prosecco or a soft drink Souvenir mug to take home Seat on the upper or lower deck, as per the ticket you choose Good to know before you book Boarding point: Golden Tours, Bulleid Way Departure Point, Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR. Look for the pink-striped bus with "The English Tea Bus" on its side. The tour starts and ends here. Arrival: Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time and show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID. Menu: There is a general menu and a vegetarian menu. Contact the operator at least 72 hours before your tour to confirm your choice, or you will be served the general menu. Food may have been in contact with nuts, and other special requests cannot be accommodated. Age rules: Children under 4 cannot join. Children aged 15 and under must be with a paying adult, and alcohol is only served to guests aged 18 and over with valid ID. On board: There are no toilets on the bus, and luggage or large bags are not allowed. Cancellation: It is possible to cancel this booking free of charge up to 72 hours before the start of the experience. Within 72 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.

Highlights

• 90-minute afternoon tea served at your table aboard the pink-striped English Tea Bus
• Pass Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral and The Shard
• Includes a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink, tea or coffee and a souvenir mug
• Choose upper deck seats for skyline views or lower deck seats at street level
• Starts and ends at Bulleid Way near Victoria, with general and vegetarian menus

What is included

• 90-minute afternoon tea bus tour
• Afternoon tea menu with savoury bites, scones and cakes
• Tea or coffee
• One glass of Prosecco or a soft drink
• Souvenir mug
• Seat on the upper or lower deck, as per the ticket chosen

Not included

• Dedicated tour guide (staff point out landmarks)
• Toilets on board

Before you go

Boarding point: Golden Tours, Bulleid Way Departure Point, Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR. Look for the pink-striped bus marked "The English Tea Bus". Arrival: Arrive 15 minutes before departure and show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID. Menu: Contact the operator at least 72 hours before your tour to confirm the general or vegetarian menu, or you will be served the general menu. Food may have been in contact with nuts. Age rules: Children under 4 cannot join. Children aged 15 and under must be with a paying adult. Alcohol is only served to guests aged 18 and over with valid ID. Route: The route can change because of road closures and traffic, and some dishes may change.

Cancellation terms

It is possible to cancel this booking free of charge up to 72 hours before the start of the experience. Within 72 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.