--- title: London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 56 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 75 duration_max_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Tea or coffee with commentary rank_in_category: 40 of 48 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-great-british-afternoon-tea-bus-tour/ --- # London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour **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. ## Overview Looking for things to do in London? Whilst you indulge in your Afternoon Tea, we will take you on a delightful journey past some of London’s “must see” landmarks aboard a specially converted iconic 1960s Routemaster bus. On our “Round London Sightseeing tour” route you'll see the Royal Courts of Justice, St.Paul's Cathedral, Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben & Parliament buildings, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street & Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Return to your meeting point with a deeper appreciation for the city and some fantastic pictures of the sights from the bus. Our beautifully converted Routemaster bus offers a cozy and intimate setting for your afternoon tea experience. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tours depart from Bus Stop 40B on… - Starts 12:00, 13:00, 15:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €45: ages 3 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €56 per person - Duration: 1h 15m–1h 30m - Rating: 4.64/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Londoner Buses ## What's included - In-person guide: English - Snacks - Coffee and/or Tea ## Not included - Parking Fees - Restroom on board ## Itinerary 1. **Piccadilly Circus** (pass by, no stop) - is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction. The Circus is... 2. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The square is named after the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that... 3. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) - The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London & the city's most visited tourist attraction. 4. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - One of London's most defining landmarks. Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones. he bridge was constructed to connect the 39 per cent of London's... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:00, 13:00, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Tours depart from Bus Stop 40B on Embankment by the River Thames. Just East of Underground station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJOyzHE8kEdkgR7qybI930wmo ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #40 of 48** | €56 | 1h 15m–1h 30m | 4.64 (36) | shared | | [Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary](/uk/london/tours/winner-2026-london-east-end-food-tour-10-year-anniversary/?format=md) | €106 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1919) | shared | | [London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-foodie-adventure-with-sherpa-food-tour/?format=md) | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1450) | shared | | [London: Borough Market and London Bridge Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-borough-market-and-london-bridge-food-tour/?format=md) | €102 | 3h | 4.96 (793) | shared | Ranked #40 of 48 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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