London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour
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Have a unique afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful bus! As its name indicates, this traditional double decker offers beautiful views of London including the Lastminute.com London Eye, Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral - all while indulging in a delicious mix of sweet and savoury treats. • See the best of London with a spot of afternoon tea • Enjoy a picturesque journey on a classic double-decker bus • Admire London’s most iconic landmarks • Delicious sweet and savoury drinks • Standard, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, and Halal menu available
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Enjoy a unique afternoon tea experience on our luxurious double-decker bus – which, as its name indicates, will allow you to enjoy all the wonderful views London has on offer! This unique 90-minute ride will take you through the heart of London as you enjoy a delicious spot of afternoon tea. Witness the hustle and bustle of the city and take in sights of iconic London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey and many more. Our varied selection of homemade finger sandwiches range from hummus and falafel to salmon and cream cheese and more. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, you’ll be sure to love our assortment of mini afternoon tea pastries and desserts and quintessentially British scones served with clotted cream and jam. As well as great sightings and delicious bites, you’ll feel spoilt by our welcoming staff.
Buckingham Palace, the grand and iconic London residence of His Majesty the King is an absolute must-see on any visit to London. A fully working palace, housing not only The King, but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
An essential addition to any visit to London and set in the heart of the city, Westminster Abbey is legendary and iconic. Boasting a rich history that spans over one thousand years, the site was originally occupied by Benedictine monks in the middle of the tenth century. The current gothic masterpiece has stood there for about 700 years.
Located on the South Bank of the River Thames, the London Eye is one of the most popular attractions in the United Kingdom. Opened to the public in 2000, the structure offers breath-taking views of the city centre day or night!
See the vibrant Piccadilly Circus in London's West End from the Bella Vista afternoon tea bus. This popular junction connects Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Haymarket, Coventry Street and Glasshouse Street and is now considered a busy meeting place and an important tourist attraction in London
Pass by Charing Cross and see the famous Trafalgar Square with its beautiful fountain and statues. The name of the square comes after the Battle of Trafalgar that took place on 21 October 1805.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- Upper seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Afternoon Tea buses operate on a shared seating basis. Choice of specific seating areas is not available.
- We cannot guarantee that all foods have not been in contact with nut ingredients.
- Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 and over - a valid ID will be required.
- There are no toilets on-board.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children aged 5 and above can participate in this activity.
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- The route is subject to change due to road closures and traffic conditions.
- Some of the dishes on the menus may be subject to change.
- For the bookings made 48 hours prior to the travel date the menu will be subject to availability.
- You must contact the supplier at least 24 hours prior to the travel date to confirm your choice menu (General or Vegetarian) or you will be served the General Menu; Kindly note that we are not able to accomodate any special requests.
- Guests may have to share tables
- Golden Tours cannot guarantee that all foods have not been in contact with nuts or other allergens.
Reviews(823)
There wasn’t much of a tour of the city. They drove around and pointed out a couple things and played loud music. The food and drinks were good and the waitress was great
Fabulous experience, staff were friendly and helpful. A good choice of food - fresh sandwiches and sweets. Good choice of hot and cold drinks with top ups., and we got to keep our mugs as a souvenir. Good value for money. The ABBA soundtrack was a bit loud and invasive, other than that, a great trip.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the Afternoon Tea Bus experience and appreciated the friendly service, food and drink selection, and the souvenir mugs. It is great to know you found it good value overall. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the music volume, as this helps us improve the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
I had a 9-hr layover in London and this was the perfect way to spend my time! The vegan option was tasty, service was great, and it was a beautifully sunny day. What's more, the man next to me gave me a full commentary as he was raised in the area... He and his wife were celebrating their 35th anniversary and it was lovely to meet them.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that the Afternoon Tea Bus Tour was the perfect way to spend your layover, and that you enjoyed the vegan option, service, and beautiful weather. It’s wonderful that you also had the chance to share the experience with fellow guests and enjoy such a friendly and memorable atmosphere onboard. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
So fun and the servers were FABULOUS!! We loved seeing the city while in the bus, enjoying High Tea! The servers made it all extra special!
The ride was quite bumpy and herky jerky from the transmission. They announced the sights after we passed too late for picture shots
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed parts of the sightseeing experience, but we’re sorry to hear the ride felt uncomfortable and that the commentary timing made it difficult to capture photos. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with the team to help improve both the ride quality and the timing of announcements. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
I’m not sure if this is a new tour or not, we never noticed it before, and we’ ve been to London several times in the past, but this was a great idea. The food was good, service was really attentive, and we got to drive by a number of London sights without the busy-ness of a walking tour. We were just able to kick back with our scones and take in the sights without being in the crowds. There was no tour guide speaking over us, which my husband really appreciated, and we just focused on what we wanted to. Props to Ameen who was our host and saw that we had everything we wanted.
Good value for money. The perfect way to have high tea in London. Good selection on the plates and wonderful staff. Enjoyed it as we cruised around London.
We enjoyed are tour and foods/beverages. Great bus driver. Great servers. My only complaint is the address that was provided was confusing. We had great difficulty finding the bus. The address 123 Buckingham Place needs to be deleted as a meeting point. The Apple and Google maps do not accurately show the bus stop on Bulleid Way.
The food was okay. Not sure about the wrap? But the seats were good and the little cup was adorable! Maybe more consistent overview of the city pointing out landmarks would be good? Maybe gossip about ladies?
Very nice tour past London points of interest. Charming, respectful waiters. Lovely assortment of sandwiches and cakes. Great activity for a rainy day.
