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London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

4.6 · 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Londoner Buses Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 15m–1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
12:00, 13:00, 15:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Have afternoon tea aboard a converted sightseeing bus passing Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

Snacks, coffee or tea and live commentary are included; there is no toilet on board. 4.64 from 36 reviews at €56 per person for 1h 15m–1h 30m.

In our comparison: #40 of 47 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €56 per adult.

Included and not included

  • In-person guide: English
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Parking Fees
  • Restroom on board

Children from €46 (ages 3 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
36 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32 of 36

Star breakdown of all 36 ratings

5 stars
31 · 86%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 6%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 6%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food, attentive service and entertaining commentary; late cancellations are the recurring concern.

Praised

  • A varied selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones, with generous portions
  • Friendly, attentive staff and frequent drink refills
  • Informative commentary delivered with humour
  • Relaxed sightseeing aboard a vintage double decker bus

Complaints

  • Cancellations close to departure have disrupted plans

Written by Guidekin from the 34 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 April 2025 to 29 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Tours depart from Bus Stop 40B on Embankment by the River Thames. Just East of Underground station. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
12:00, 13:00, 15:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Londoner Buses; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €46 ages 3 to 15

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

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This tour · #40 of 47€561h 15m–1h 30m4.64 (36)shared
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Ranked #40 of 47 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €400, median €89; typical length 3h. 7 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Food Tours

From €56 per adult