--- title: Paddington Bear - Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 82 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 170 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 33 of 48 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/paddington-bear-afternoon-tea-bus-tour-in-london/ --- # Paddington Bear - Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in London **Guidekin's take:** A marmalade sandwich and bear-themed animations on table screens accompany London sightseeing aboard this afternoon tea bus. The regular afternoon tea menu and bottled water are included, but there is no toilet on board or at the Trafalgar Square departure point. 4.88 from 170 reviews at €82 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview This is the very first Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in London. What a bear-tastic opportunity for little cubs and grown-ups alike! For the most entertaining of all London bus tours, our chefs have created a finger-lickin’ Paddington-themed afternoon tea menu featuring the best marmalade sandwich ever! Each table has a unique built-in screen providing guests with a Paddington-guided animation of the tour of London. Paddington and Mrs Bird will tell you about some of the City’s most famous landmarks and share our beloved bear’s view of the world. We have a range of menus to cater to all requirements and preferences and offer traditional, vegan, vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options for all our guests. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Only a 2 minute walk from Charing Cross… - Starts 12:30, 15:00, 17:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: We only serve alcoholic drinks for… - Age 5+: minimum age to join - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €82 per person for the Lower Deck Standard bus 1 option; other options up to €110 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 170 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Brigit's Bakery Bus ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Lower Deck Standard bus 1 | €82 / person | English | - | | Lower Deck Premium bus 1 | €84 / person | English | - | | Top Deck Standard - Bus 1 | €95 / person | English | - | | Top Deck Premium - Bus 1 | €97 / person | English | - | | VIP - Bus 1 | €110 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Bottled water - Paddington Regular Afternoon Tea Menu ## Not included - There is no toilet on board our Paddington Bus Tours. There are no public toilets at the Trafalgar Square departure point. - We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks. ## Itinerary 1. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big... 2. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big... 3. **10 Downing Street** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big... 4. **Piccadilly Circus** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big... 5. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big... 6. **Green Park** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Only a 2 minute walk from Charing Cross Train station and 4 minutes from Embankment underground. The bus will be parked at the bus stop outside the Grand Hotel and opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJoSReTc4EdkgR-gwcmmrmunY ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Specify on the Special Requirements from the following options: Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, and Vegan. - Not accommodated, including nut-free, peanut-free, combined dairy and gluten-free, combined vegan and gluten-free, and Coeliac-related requests. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 48** | €82 | 1h 30m | 4.88 (170) | 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 #33 of 48 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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