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 round 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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Paula
Oct 9, 2025
Brilliant - Perfect afternoon tea with all the sights of London. Will definitely use again. Food was fresh and plentiful. Lovely young lady served drinks and commentary of the sights.
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Andrew
Sep 29, 2025
Perfectly done! - Perfectly done. Easy to find right outside the Edgewater Tube stop. Can't miss the Union Jack bus! Once on the 3 person staff makes the tour most enjoyable. A decent selection of teas, and a good assortment of finger sandwiches, scones and sweet desserts. Why pay twice the price to sit in a snooty hotel? A terrific experience.
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Allyson
Sep 1, 2025
Tea and a Tour! - This was so much fun! It combined two things we wanted to do; tea and a double decker bus. It was also a great way to see some of the city and hear more about it. Doing your own wandering around is great, but it's also fun to hear what others have to say. We learned some neat little things about London. The sandwiches, pastries, and tea were all delicious! Do not ask me to choose my favourite! Our tour guide was amazing (and Canadian, which made us feel more at home). I believe her name was Lara (forgive me if that is correct and spelled wrong or I'm just wrong). If you have no desire to experience a British tea, this isn't the thing for you to do.
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U1273mkjuliad
Aug 21, 2025
Fantastic experience - What’s not to love? A delicious afternoon tea whilst having a guided tour of London and listening to British music through the decades. Definitely recommend!!
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Y6525odmarkb
Aug 18, 2025
Great time on the afternoon tea bus tour!! - We had the best tine on the afternoon tea bus - the food was amazing - really delicious sandwiches and the cakes were to die for. The tour is fantastic and I loved the guide who really brought everything to life, all the staff were so friendly and part of our experience!
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Jevgeni_p
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent journey👍 and time to spend if your are visiting London for short time.. - Excellent 👍 time! Freshly baked and served afternoon tea time. Unlimited drinks for all the time during the journey. Guide and places driving are true, accurate and make the story. Recommended if you are hungry in a hurry and want to have traditional English afternoon tea and need tour around central London. Two things in one go saves your limited time!
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Beverley_l
Jun 10, 2025
The vintage double-decker sets the tone! - My friend and I had a great time on the Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. The cool vintage Routemaster double-decker from the 1960s set the tone for the whole experience. Sitting at the front of the bus on the upper deck, we had a good view and a more immersive experience. It was terrific to see the sights of London, ride a double-decker bus and enjoy a classic British tradition of afternoon tea all at the same time! They had a wide selection of top-quality (refillable) teas to choose from, served with delicious finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes, pastries and freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream. The 90-minute bus ride took us through the heart of London, passing by many of the city’s most famous landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and more. But with all the delicious food in front of us, it was hard to focus on the sights! Although the staff (who were attentive and very helpful) pointed out some interesting things along the way, there wasn’t a full narration on the bus. This experience is more about enjoying the tea, scones, and scenic views, but I think it’s definitely worth it!
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Escape18720607519
Apr 25, 2025
Great London adventure tour! - The bus driver as well as guide Laurin were very nice and the bus really great set up - plus the English pop songs, delicious sandwiches, scones, tea, coffee etc.!
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Stacey_a
Apr 13, 2025
The high tea was amazing.... - The high tea was amazing. The best lemon cake I've eve had. The crew did a fantastic job of looking after my needs. It's a great way to see London
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Go04192777466
May 21, 2025
Not impressed. - The ride was supposed to be 90 minutes, but road construction lengthened it to near twice that much. They should have rerouted. Four male servers and a driver for just 7 women who signed up for the trip (who is the scheduler?!) I will say that the servers were very cordial, and Marco especially was great. Company needs to train new hires better- I asked what cold drinks they had and he couldn't name- had to go ask (there are only 5 choices!) Bus windows should have been emasculate, but there were still remanences of bird poop on the front 2nd level window. I was sat upstairs, and at first I was happy, but as the sun came out, it got very warm. I know those busses don't have air conditioning, but they need to install small fans in each corner to get the air moving. I was sweating and so I passed on the hot tea.. Desserts were tasty. Mimosa was very tasty.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).