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London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

4.4/5(147)

Genell C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Enjoyed the afternoon Tea Bus Tour! The light snacks were tasty and the souvenir to-go tea cup was a nice touch. (Emphasis on snack - finger foods & bite size sweets so don't come hungry). The bus decorations were cute but wish they had a designated photogenic backdrop or area (we did arrive just in the nick of time so that might've been an option that was available had we arrived early). The staff did offer to take our pic while we were seated which after removing the guests seated behind us made for a decent picture. Lastly my only real critique would be: book this more for ambience, listening to the music & socializing rather than an option to see the listed tourist destinations because depending on where you're seated it's hard to see and while you're enjoying conversation & the ride you tend to tune out the announcement of each landmark. Overall a pleasant laid back twist on London's customary tea time tradition.

Glenda L

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

This was a very lovely experience. The decor of the bus and the refreshments were very, very good and the service was very good. I was hoping that there would be more commentary on the various spots. We drove by. But the recording seem to be not accurate to the locations and really didn't provide much information. I also understood it to be a bus that you could get on and off of, but it was not that way at all.

Almiron R

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The experience was very nice. The food was delicious, and the hosts very friendly (Alimat and Aminat). The tour was nice for the sightings, potty the Buckingham Palace is not really visible during the tour. And Unfortunately we were 3 and 1 of us was sitting alone, and not next to but behind us.

Carla D

Family

Verified booking

Sep 2026

This was our 10 year old daughter's favorite activity out of our 5 days in London. It was nice to see the sites and decide which were worth coming to spend significant time at and the food and beverages felt like a special touch and not just a standard bus ride. Well worth it and definitely recommend.

Mrs Susan C

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Riding around on the top deck of the bus seeing the sites was very nice. Very informative tour guide. Lunch was very nice and the bus staff were lovely. All in all had a really nice time.

Joselino L

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

I did lost the bus because of the trains was cancelled and they changed me for the tour afterwards without paying nothing, thank you so much guys you was amazing

Settle into a moving tea room for a 90-minute ride, pairing city views with sandwiches and scones while onboard staff point out sights along the way.

Follow a Central London route past Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard, the London Eye, Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

Tea is served at your seat from the onboard menu, with sandwiches, cakes, a glass of Prosecco or soft drink, and a souvenir mug to take home as London’s streets and river views slide past.

Choose your view with upper-deck seats for elevated city vistas, lower-deck seats to stay close to the street action, or premium front-row seats upstairs for an uninterrupted view.

90-min afternoon tea bus tour

Tea menu here

Glass of Prosecco or soft drink

Souvenir mug

Additional paid upgrades:

Seating on the lower deck, upper deck, or premium front seats on the upper deck

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Genell C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Enjoyed the afternoon Tea Bus Tour! The light snacks were tasty and the souvenir to-go tea cup was a nice touch. (Emphasis on snack - finger foods & bite size sweets so don't come hungry). The bus decorations were cute but wish they had a designated photogenic backdrop or area (we did arrive just in the nick of time so that might've been an option that was available had we arrived early). The staff did offer to take our pic while we were seated which after removing the guests seated behind us made for a decent picture. Lastly my only real critique would be: book this more for ambience, listening to the music & socializing rather than an option to see the listed tourist destinations because depending on where you're seated it's hard to see and while you're enjoying conversation & the ride you tend to tune out the announcement of each landmark. Overall a pleasant laid back twist on London's customary tea time tradition.
Glenda L
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
This was a very lovely experience. The decor of the bus and the refreshments were very, very good and the service was very good. I was hoping that there would be more commentary on the various spots. We drove by. But the recording seem to be not accurate to the locations and really didn't provide much information. I also understood it to be a bus that you could get on and off of, but it was not that way at all.
Almiron R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The experience was very nice. The food was delicious, and the hosts very friendly (Alimat and Aminat). The tour was nice for the sightings, potty the Buckingham Palace is not really visible during the tour. And Unfortunately we were 3 and 1 of us was sitting alone, and not next to but behind us.
Mrs Susan C
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Riding around on the top deck of the bus seeing the sites was very nice. Very informative tour guide. Lunch was very nice and the bus staff were lovely. All in all had a really nice time.
Chelsea D
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
🇨🇦 it was the perfect way to have spent my daughters 22nd birthday. The service, food and desserts were delicious. Would do this tour again 🇨🇦

See Central London's top landmarks on a 90‑min bus tour while enjoying a classic afternoon tea at your table.

Getting started

Head to Bulleid Way to board your Golden Tours afternoon tea bus at your chosen departure time. Settle into your reserved seat on the lower deck, upper deck, or premium front seats on the upper deck, as per the option selected. Once everyone is seated, your afternoon tea stand, hot drinks, and drinks like a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink are served as the bus departs.

What to expect

Your 90‑minute route takes you through Central London, pairing sightseeing with a seated afternoon tea experience on board.

Features

Pass key sights such as Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, with staff on board highlighting major points of interest as you go.

Enjoy a set afternoon tea menu of sweet and savory items, with details available in the tea menu provided here; some dishes may vary on the day.

Sip a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink, along with hot tea or coffee, while watching London’s streets, bridges, and the River Thames glide past your window.

Keep your souvenir mug as a memento of the experience after the tour, a reminder of your time combining London sightseeing with afternoon tea.

Travel on a fixed 90‑minute loop starting from Bulleid Way, with departures typically at 11:30am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm, subject to traffic and route changes; you remain on board for the full duration without hop-on hop-off stops.

Choose lower-deck or upper-deck seating to suit your preference, or upgrade to premium front-row seats upstairs for a different perspective on London.

Wrapping up

If you select the premium upper deck seating (front seating) option, you will be seated at the front of the upper deck for clearer views of landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye, and The Shard throughout the 90‑minute tour.

What’s not allowed

Age restriction: This experience is not available for children under 4 years of age.

Large baggage: Luggage and large bags are not allowed on this experience, so pack light.

Additional information

Seating: Guests may have to share tables during the tea service.

Menu selection: You must contact the activity provider at least 72 hours before travel to confirm a general or vegetarian menu, otherwise the general menu is served.

Allergens: Foods may have been in contact with nut ingredients, and no special requests can be accommodated.

Guiding: There is no tour guide, but staff onboard will highlight points of interest and landmarks.

Child supervision: Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Route changes: The route may change due to road closures and traffic conditions.

Menu changes: Some dishes on the menu may be subject to change.

Facilities: There are no toilets available on board.

Prosecco service: Prosecco is only served to guests aged 18 and over with valid ID.

Different seating: Seating options include lower deck, upper deck, or premium front seats on the upper deck, depending on the ticket selected.

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