Vintage Bus Afternoon Tea: Dublin Stories and Treats

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stephen Court - Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea with freshly prepared sandwiches, desserts, cakes, and pastries as you journey through downtown Dublin on a bus. See landmarks like Stephen’s Green, Christ Church, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the magnificent Georgian Dublin buildings.
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What's Included
  • Traditional afternoon tea - sandwiches, scones and desserts
  • Irish twist to the traditional afternoon tea experience
  • Hear stories about Dublin
  • Dine on a vintage Routemaster bus
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

Climb aboard a beautifully restored 1960s vintage Routemaster double-decker bus and indulge in a delightful afternoon tea spread featuring freshly made sandwiches, warm fruit scones with all the accompaniments, and delectable desserts.
Relax with a cup of tea as our hosts share their favorite stories of Dublin while we take a leisurely tour through the…

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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Sarah12563434
Dec 22, 2025
A must do experience in dublin - The food and service on board was second to none. The cakes were delicious and are made fresh every morning at their bakery. Unlimited tea, coffee, hot chocolate with marshmallows and all sorts of other drinks. The tour guides we had were excellent called Adam and Aaron, the lasy serving the tea Orla was lovely and great bus driver Philip. A must do experience in dublin.
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Niamhn21
Dec 6, 2025
Great experience - We had the nicest experience yesterday on the bus. The food was delicious, the staff were so welcoming and friendly and the decorations were so festive and cosy. The kids had a ball and had Nutella sandwiches and gingerbread men. The scones were fresh and GORGEOUS! Orlaith was funny and entertaining as the host and Aleks, Hannah and Paddy also helped make it an afternoon to remember. Thank you!
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Sharon_g
Oct 8, 2025
Tea bus is recommended - Very entertaining, riding a tea bus around town as you indulge in pastries and sandwiches. Anna was very attentive and cherry.
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Rosepreview
Oct 6, 2025
A Birthday to Remember on Dublin’s Vintage Tea Bus! - I had the absolute pleasure of celebrating my birthday aboard the 1960s Vintage Tea Bus in Dublin—and what a magical experience it was! From the moment we stepped on, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of retro charm. Our tour guide Ashley was fantastic—engaging, funny, and full of fascinating stories about Dublin’s landmarks. The entire team of ladies on board, along with our wonderful driver Robert, made the experience truly unforgettable. The afternoon tea was delicious, with beautifully presented sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. But the highlight for me was the thoughtful surprise: a birthday cupcake and a singalong that made me feel so special. It was such a heartfelt touch and really elevated the whole experience. If you're looking for a unique way to see Dublin while enjoying great food and even better company, this is it. Highly recommended—especially for a celebration!
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Patrickc51
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent way to see and learn about Dublin. - Fantastic combination of tea, tour, education and humor. I loves me the following: learning new things, being around great cities of the world, afternoon tea and funny. The good people at Vintage Tea deliver a sublime combo of the four. You might be able to get better tea. Maybe you’ll ride a comfortable bus. But you would be hard press to find a more enjoyable bus tour. Very educational. Polite, professional and charming crew-and a crew that brings the funny. I recommend Vintage without hesitation.
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Robinhh697sc
Sep 21, 2025
Delightful in Dublin - The vintage tea bus experience was lovely. My sister and I enjoyed the tour around Dublin narrated by Reece. He was a delight. The ambiance was charming. The tea and scones were delicious as well. I highly recommend this outing when visiting Dublin.
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Jacob_s
Sep 10, 2025
Tea time in an old bus in Dublin! - We went on this experience just hours after we arrived into Dublin, and with both the tea and the tour around Dublin, it was an immediate memorable experience. It's also pretty easy to get to if you are staying in the city centre
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Cindyzwaartman
Oct 13, 2025
Sightseeing Dublin in a double decker - A pleasant tour of Dublin while enjoying a high tea. The highlights of Dublin seen in an old-fashioned double-decker bus.
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Kristi_r
Sep 21, 2025
Tricky Tea Bus Advertising - Food and staff were wonderful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Downside: Directions on Google map places you on the other side of the street. On Viator, a couple of different "Tea on a Bus" tours are listed at different prices. Different titles so it seems like it is different buses. Pick the cheapest one. Same bus, same food. Great souvenir cup though. Disappointing.
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Angela_t
Aug 25, 2025
T as a solo traveler - Cute setting but as a solo traveler I was given fewer options though I paid full price. Way too expensive for 3 macaroon size pastries and wasn’t even given all the pastries been else was. I was also given two egg half sandwiches and a small slider. Way too much money for a 99 cent sup of hot chocolate and mid dessert. Also just rode around for 20 min while eating. No actual tea cups. So disappointed. I even asked as a solo traveler why I was not given the same options as everyone else and was told they pick what pastries I’m given as a solo traveler which wasn’t all the same ones as the coupes. No cake! I would not do it again
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).