London Bus Tour: Afternoon Tea on Routemaster

Explore London in style with a vintage bus tour, savoring afternoon tea while passing iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piccadilly Circus - Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space located in London’s West End, within the City of Westminster. Constructed in 1819, it serves as a connection between Regent Street and Piccadilly. The term “circus” is derived from the Latin word for “circle,” referring to a circular open area at a street junction. This…
What's Included
  • In-person guide: English
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Searching for activities in London? As you enjoy your Afternoon Tea, embark on a delightful journey past some of London’s “must-see” landmarks aboard a specially converted iconic 1960s Routemaster bus.
On the “Round London Sightseeing Tour” route, you’ll pass by the Royal Courts of Justice, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge,…

Location
Embankment (Stop 40b)
Tours depart from Bus Stop 40B on Embankment by the River Thames. Just East of Underground station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ufk2017
Mar 15, 2026
Very pleasant through London - Very pleasant tour of London. Great guides, great afternoon tea the food was also very good. We were completely satisfied. Thanks Biggi and Utz It is recommended to do the tour at the beginning of a London stay as it provides a pretty good overview.
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Traveler33350804232
Mar 13, 2026
Best thing to do in London! - Absolute best experience i've had in a very long time! The staff on the bus really know London and the tour was sooo interesting! Everyone on board was oohing and ahhing the whole journey! lol We were laughing the whole journey with the other guests on the bus and with the staff, the prosecco helped! The food was delicious! fresh and very well prepared, the presentation was beautiful! I highly recomend this for anything! Bridal shower, hen do, birthday celebration, corporate event, anniversary celebration and even weddings! It was so much fun, i'm already thinking about when I can book it again!
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Ladiesthatlunch1980
Mar 13, 2026
Afternoon Tea London Tour - What a fantastic experience! A tour around the besutiful city whilst eating afternoon tea. The savouries and the cakes were delicious and fine selection of teas and coffees were available, along with cold drink choices. The team on board were very couteous, nothing was too much trouble & the tour itself was very informative and funny in places - would highly recommend this tour!
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Mariad1984
Mar 13, 2026
A Unique Afternoon Tea Experience in London - I recently enjoyed afternoon tea on the The Great British Tea Bus, and it was such a fun and unique way to see London. The vintage bus creates a lovely atmosphere while travelling through central London, passing famous landmarks like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. The afternoon tea itself was delicious, with a great selection of cakes and sandwiches beautifully presented. The whole experience was relaxed, well organised and a fantastic way to combine sightseeing with traditional afternoon tea. I would definitely recommend it for visitors or locals looking for something a little different in London.
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Hollsalberici
Mar 6, 2026
Amazing! Fantastic evening out! - Absolutely fantastic experience. Beautiful bus with incredible food and brilliant staff. We went for a hen do and the team were great from start to finish. Tour information was really interesting too! Highly recommend, couldn’t have had a better time.
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Sarahhj5720ps
Mar 3, 2026
A Thoroughly Entertaining Experience - I received this trip as a birthday present from my daughter and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Zoisha welcomed us on board and provided us with drinks throughout the trip. She checked that we were ok and even offered to take our photo together, she was professional, friendly and most importantly she smiled throughout. The food was plentiful and delicious with a lovely selection of cakes. We sat upstairs at the front of the bus so had wonderful views. I have to say the best thing for me was the commentary from Callum. He was very knowledgeable about the area and really funny too, and I definitely learned a few new facts from him. All in all it was a thoroughly entertaining experience and I would happily do it again. One word of warning, don't sit at the front unless you want your photograph taken by dozens of tourists in awe of the sight of a Union Jack painted double decker bus ;)
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Katiejm5668hv
Mar 1, 2026
Fantastic experience! Highlight of our London Trip! - We visited on a Sunday afternoon and joined this tour! Will was the host who was fantastic, he was attentive and thorough and shared great tidbits about London throughout the tour. He even offered to take photos before we asked. The food was lovely! Really impressed with the quantities and quality of the food as we didn't know what to expect beforehand. The only improvement we would look for would be less of the tour spent in South London! Would have loved to have driven past Buckingham Palace!
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Lisa
Feb 10, 2026
Lovely way to spend the afternoon - A lovely afternoon tea on a London bus all decked out in flowers and bunting. The tour guides were so friendly and the service was amazing. Free flowing hot and cold drinks and the sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes and scones were delicious. A great tour of some of London’s iconic landmarks made it a really enjoyable experience.
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Bennkingg
Feb 9, 2026
A British Tradition Re-Thought! - A stupendous excursion for a traditional British experience. The buses aesthetic is so cool! A 1960’s bus wrapped in red, white, and blue, with the inside decorated with flowers and bunting so it always feels like a summers day! You get a couple of nice sandwiches and rolls for your savoury needs, and a whole host of desserts for your sweet tooth! All tasted fresh and delicious & you’re able to take home what you don’t finish. The drinks are non-stop too, so keep getting them filled! The route takes you round London’s main landmarks that you see in every post card, and it takes about an hour. The real treat was our tour guides. They knew wonderful nuggets of information that I’d never heard before. They really made the experience worthwhile. 10/10!
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Pr2014
Feb 5, 2026
Afternoon Tea + Tour + Fun Crews = Win! - This is our first time to try the London Bus Afternoon Tea tour and it’s amazing. If you are looking for a fun way to do sightseeing at the beginning of your visit, this is worth it. The ladies are super trained and funny as well along the way doing the tour talking. The sweet and savory spread of various tea cakes and sandwiches are so yummy too. Anything you cannot finished can be doggie bag to enjoy further after the tour. Refillable drinks are a plus as well. We loved it and will definitely recommend.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).