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Afternoon Tea Bus parked near the London Eye, offering a unique sightseeing experience.
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Highlights

  • 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.

Your Experience

Afternoon Tea Bus parked near the London Eye, offering a unique sightseeing experience.
Server taking orders on a London afternoon tea bus tour.
Afternoon tea setup with pastries and sandwiches on a bus table.

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.

Inclusions

  • 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

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The first bus departs at 11:30am, followed by a second one at 2:30pm from Bulleid Way. The last departure is at 4:30pm.

The tour includes visits to Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, and other iconic landmarks in London such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and a crossing over the Thames.

This 90-minute experience offers British favorites like smoked salmon, scones with clotted cream, Prosecco or coffee. You'll enjoy views from either the upper or lower deck as you see top London attractions.

Luggage and large bags are not permitted on board to ensure everyone's safety, so it's recommended to pack wisely before attending the tour.

You must contact the activity provider at least 72 hours prior to your travel date to confirm whether you'd like a general or vegetarian menu; otherwise, you will be served the standard general menu.

The menu caters for various preferences including vegan and gluten-free choices. Whether you prefer something light or hearty, there's an option to suit your needs.

You can view the full afternoon tea menu by following this link: https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/0a257f02ae836876afe6bdcd426635cb-AfternoonTeaMenu.pdf.

You can choose to sit either on the upper deck for panoramic views or the lower deck if you prefer being closer to all the action during your London sightseeing experience.

Guests under the age of 4 years are not permitted due to safety considerations, ensuring a comfortable environment for everyone on board.

Included in your package is an afternoon tea menu with smoked salmon and scones, Prosecco or soft drink of choice, a souvenir mug, and seating based on the deck option you select.

The first bus departs at 11:30 am, followed by a second one at 2:30 pm from Bulleid Way. The last bus leaves at 4:30 pm.

Guests under the age of 4 years are not permitted to join due to safety priorities.

Luggage and large bags are prohibited, so it's important to pack wisely for your visit.

You need to contact the activity provider at least 72 hours before your travel date to confirm if you want a general or vegetarian menu, as it will be served by default otherwise.

Seating is available either on the upper deck for skyline views or on the lower deck for more interactive experiences with fellow passengers.

The tour features visits to Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, and other iconic landmarks including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

You can enjoy British favorites such as smoked salmon, scones with clotted cream, a choice of Prosecco or coffee, along with additional sweet and savory snacks.

Yes, you can select from either a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink as part of your afternoon tea experience.

Participants receive a souvenir mug to remember their London adventure by.

Tables may be shared among guests on this experience; please plan accordingly when enjoying your afternoon tea.

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