Afternoon Tea with Vintage Charm: Experience the Irish Way
4.4
11 Ratings
Stephen Court
Experience the charm of vintage afternoon tea in Dublin. Explore the city's main sights while sipping tea and listening to fascinating tales of Dublin's history.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 2 Essex St E - Experience afternoon tea with a difference.

Hop on board a fully restored 1960s vintage Routemaster double-decker bus and be transported back in time where social media was non-existent and chats over tea reigned supreme.

Indulge in a full afternoon tea spread of freshly made sandwiches, warm fruit scones with all the trimmings, and of course delectable desserts.

Vintage Tea Trips are an afternoon tea experience with a difference. Located in Dublin City they have been conducting tours since 2016.

The experience takes place on a fully restored vintage Routemaster bus where guests indulge in afternoon tea made fresh using local Irish produce.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Relaxing atmosphere for tea and Dublin stories
  • Afternoon tea on a unique vintage bus
  • Opportunity to socialize with loved ones
  • Traditional spread of sandwiches, scones, and desserts
  • Irish twist on traditional afternoon tea
Meal Options
  • Sandwiches - Coronation Chicken

  • Sandwiches - Traditional Egg Mayo

  • Sandwiches - Ploughman’s Pickle Brioche Bun

  • Scones with Irish Butter, Jam & Clotted Cream

  • Red Velvet Cake with Vanilla Frosting

  • Lemon & Raspberry Tart

  • Raspberry & Vanilla Choux

  • White Chocolate & Raspberry Cremeaux

  • Chocolate Praline Pillow

Additional Information

Unwind with a comforting mug of tea while our guides entertain you with their beloved stories of Dublin during our stroll through its beautiful city. It’s not a completely guided tour, providing enough time for you and your companions to indulge in some friendly chatter and updates.

Experience a unique twist to afternoon tea, the Irish style.

The journey kicks off in the heritage-rich Temple Bar, covering major attractions of Dublin city ranging from Phoenix Park, Georgian Dublin to O’Connell Street.

  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
Location
Stephen Court
Saint Stephen's Green
Stephen Court, 20-22 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HW54
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Rebeccacornwell
Apr 6, 2024
Don’t miss out! Fabulous Experience - I booked the Vintage Afternoon Tea Bus tour for my sister’s hen do. We were so impressed with the food, the organisation, the staff and the tour itself. There were 6 of us across two tables next to each other. The service was 10/10! Unlimited drinks and amazing warm scones. The tour itself was so enjoyable. Passing through the large park which includes the zoo and the presidents house! I highly recommend and want to say thank you for such a fab experience!
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Suehu8113re
Dec 17, 2023
Afternoon tea and sightseeing - Fabulous tour around Dublin with onboard afternoon tea. All credit to the guide,Adam and the crew for an amazing and different tour with a difference I would definitely recommend this tour.
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523mettem
Aug 7, 2023
A must - Thank you to Daniel, Bob and the sisters who made this a very nice way to get to know Dublin a bit more. Lovely afternoon tea on the bus Kitty. Absolutely recommendable.
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Emann1982
Jul 18, 2023
Dodging the rain with some Earl Grey - We had a lovely time dodging the rain, drinking tea, eating and listening to Adam give a great tour throughout. Our 4 year old had a blast too! Hints: there aren’t bathrooms on board, book directly with the company website(the link on trip advisor was 25$ more than direct booking), if you are large it will be very cramped. I would highly recommend this as a fun thing to in Dublin, it was great!
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Sharon_a
Jun 4, 2023
Tea time fun! - Loved our guide and all the staff. A fun way to learn about Dublin while enjoying delicious sammies and sweets!
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V4m2dwxpsf
May 19, 2023
A must do and unforgettable experience in Dublin! - Everything about the tour - from the service, the Tea and Coffee, the Pastries, Tarts, Scones and Sandwiches to the music, the information given about the various landmarks and not to forget, the smooth driving by Liam, made it a memorable experience for us! Daniel, Nicole and Leti’s impeccable service, warmth and humour is greatly appreciated and will be always remembered! Great going folks!
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Colettebn6751sr
May 8, 2023
Lovely Birthday Treat from my lovely Sister - A truly Lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon in Dublin. The Bus decoration is really pretty and the food is delicious, however, the Coronation chicken Sambo could be swapoed out! We loved the sweet desserts, one more tasty than the other + the warm Scones were Scrumptious. We loved the route thru the Phoenix Park and later passing St Stephen's green, nice reminder there's greenery around town!
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Rdtrppr59
Aug 14, 2023
Fun, Unique way to experience Dublin...and with cakes! - Highly enjoyable ride around Dublin on a humorously decorated vintage bus...with finger sandwiches and yummy desserts. As first timers to Dublin, the afternoon tour was perfect to become familiar with a number of major, historic sites and to learn a bit about them. The crew created a fun vibe and were very friendly.
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Plunkymama
May 27, 2023
Overpriced for our experience - Nice staff, nice food and the cups that we used, we got to keep was a nice touch. However our guide was very nervous and could have done with a bit more practice, her attempt at humour fell well sort of the mark. And on top of that the mic wasn't working on board today either. Overall a nice experience but completely overpriced for the food and service. Sorry, wouldn't be going again.
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