Taylor Swift-Inspired London Afternoon Tea Bus
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Experience Taylor Swift-inspired vibes on our Afternoon Tea Bus, complemented by a luxurious journey through London and a delightful afternoon tea. Immerse yourself in Taylor Swift-inspired vibes aboard our Afternoon Tea Bus. Enjoy a luxurious journey through London paired with delightful afternoon tea. Sing along to Taylor Swift’s top hits. Indulge in a delicious traditional afternoon tea. Sip a glass of a Tay-Tay prosecco along the way. Dress in attire inspired by your favourite era – whether it's dazzling glam or classic cowboy boots.
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Enter the Taylor Swift-inspired world aboard our Afternoon Tea Bus. As you embark on this luxurious journey through London, indulge in the elegance of afternoon tea, featuring a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a variety of pastries and savoury bites, paired with a glass of Tay-Tay prosecco and a selection of hot and cold beverages, catering to various dietary preferences. Our menu features a selection of standard (non vegetarian), vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options. To accommodate specific allergies or dietary needs, please email us least 72 hours before your visit. If no special dietary requests are received, you will be served the standard meal on the day of travel. Please note that we are unable to accommodate dietary requirements on the day of your visit.
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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
- Cancel or amend - up to 72hrs before departing, no fee. After this, 100% fee applies.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- Guests may have to share tables.
- Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 and over - a valid ID will be required.
- There are no toilets on-board.
- Wheelchair users can sit on the lower deck, but will need to occupy one of the fixed position seats.
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 5s are not allowed.
- 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.
- We cannot guarantee that all foods have not been in contact with nuts.
- Our menu features a selection of standard (non vegetarian), vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options.
- To accommodate specific allergies or dietary needs, please email reservations@goldentours.com at least 24 hours before your visit.
- If no special dietary requests are received, you will be served the standard meal on the day of travel.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate dietary requirements on the day of your visit.
- Golden Tours cannot guarantee that all foods have not been in contact with nuts or other allergens.
Reviews(52)
This trip is totally worth it ! Excellent attentive staff, the food was lovely, our little Swiftie loved the music and the bus was all decorated with flowers, totally recommend !
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed the Taylor Swift Inspired Afternoon Tea Bus and that the food, music, and decorations made it special for you. We really appreciate your recommendation.
Food and service was very good They could have spaced us out a bit more and there should have been more notice about getting back to the bus station.
Very disappointing TS-inspired afternoon tea bus tour. Inauthentic, mainstream playlist, no knowledge of Taylor by bus staff, and gimmicky. Cakes were delicious but sandwiches were lacklustre and substandard. There was absolutely no communication about the sites, no commentary, which was very strange. It would have been way more fun to actually have a true Taylor fan giving us some chat and commentary. Do not recommend
Thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. While we’ve welcomed thousands of guests who have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, playlist, food and aesthetics, we completely understand that expectations can differ. It’s disappointing to hear that aspects such as the atmosphere, food, and lack of commentary did not deliver what you were hoping for. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, as this helps us review and improve our experience going forward.
Our guide Akshay took a lot of pride in his bus - and so he should it is lovely!!! We got there early and there were 2 similar buses parked next to each other, we watched our bus being deeply cared for and prepped before the journey and hoped it was ours and it was! Askshay took pride in the bus and it showed. The seats were pink and beautiful, bus was very clean and smelled lovely and he was engaging as a host. There were lots of flowers and it felt very special. Myself and my daughter loved it. Lots of food and drink and even a souvenir cup to take with you. Lovely time taking in all the sights and singing to Taylor swift! Would highly recommend. Takes about 1.5-2 hours. I forgot to bring cash for a tip but he definitely deserved it. Felt like a very special day out and a lovely memory.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled you and your daughter had such a special experience. Akshay will be delighted to hear your kind words, he truly takes pride in making every journey memorable. We hope to welcome you both back again soon!
It was very nice. I enjoyed it a lot. Hetal and Alimat were so kind and positive. They were great company! But the thing that was a little dissapointing was that you didn't play songs from all of Taylor's albums. In my opinion, Speak Now is Taylor's best album, but you didn't play any songs from it. I was also expecting All Too Well to be playing, because it is one of Taylor's most popular songs. I think many Swifties would like if you added All Too Well to the playlist.
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that Hetal and Alimat made your ride enjoyable with their kindness and positive energy. We also appreciate your suggestions about the playlist—your notes about including songs from Speak Now and All Too Well are very helpful, and we’ll definitely take them into consideration to make future rides even better for all Swifties.
The main reason for anyone booking this experience is the fact that it's Taylor Swift themed. You have afternoon tea while taken on a bus ride through central London, with Taylor's music playing. The playlist was sadly a complete let-down. Some hits, mixed with some lesser known songs and live versions and remixes which lead me to question whether they don't have a license to play all her songs. The sound was not the best either so the music failed to create the vibe we were expecting. Barely anyone was singing along. I do realise that it's impossible to please everyone with every song but when you advertise an experience saying Taylor's best hits will be played you expect the best hits — not obscure remixes and live recordings. The food was ok, some things were nice and some was not. The vegan scone was pretty awful. The tables look quite worn. The windows and especially the one above us were quite dirty. Yes, buses get dirty quickly but for a sightseeing bus I would expect it to be cleaner. Someone else who wrote a review here complained about the lack of guidance on the landmarks during to trip — it literally says they play music during the drive, that is the point of this experience. So don't expect a guided tour as well, that would be completely chaotic with music playing.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We genuinely appreciate it. Here’s the thing: the heart of this experience is exactly what you described — afternoon tea paired with a Taylor Swift-themed journey through central London. We’re sorry that the music selection and sound quality didn’t create the atmosphere you were hoping for. That’s an important part of the experience, and your point about expectations around “best hits” is fair. We’ve shared this feedback with our team so the playlist and audio balance can be reviewed and improved. On the food side, we’re glad some items worked for you, and we acknowledge that others didn’t — especially the vegan scone. That’s not the standard we aim for, and we’ll be passing this directly to our catering partners for review. Regarding cleanliness and wear, you’re absolutely right to expect a sightseeing bus to feel fresh and well-presented. While buses do operate continuously, that shouldn’t come at the cost of visible cleanliness or comfort. Your comments about the tables and windows are noted and will be addressed with our operations team. We also appreciate you clarifying the point about guidance during the tour. This experience is designed to be music-led rather than a narrated sightseeing tour, and you’re correct that this is communicated in the description. Thank you again for your honest review. Feedback like this helps us refine the experience so it better matches what guests come expecting — and enjoying.
The Afternoon Teatour was INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!! I as Swiftie can recommend her in good conscience, especially because my guides were very warm and vibed to Taylor’s songs themselves💓. There were cute little surprises, lovingly arranged tables with crafted friendship bracelets and even while driving real British scones with clotted cream & jam - 10/10 experience if you are Swiftie and like to eat sweet treats. The vibe was great, I was happy and a not so 0815 activity in London. The provider Golden Tours was also very accommodating and helpful, I unfortunately missed my booked bus out of my own fault, was very sad and visited their office. I was allowed to board the late bus without complications and ride there as if nothing had ever happened. I am still very grateful for that.🩷 Big praise also to my guides Odun & Claudia, you did this sooo lovingly. Thank you!💫
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an unforgettable Taylor Swift Afternoon Tea experience in London. It’s fantastic that Odun and Claudia made the tour so special and that you enjoyed the treats, friendship bracelets, and Taylor-themed vibe. We’re also glad we could accommodate you on the later bus and ensure your experience went smoothly. Your kind words mean a lot to the team, and we’re thrilled you had such a magical time.
Definitely not worth this amount of money charged. The sandwiches either had too much mustard or too much pepper in them, the apple juice was the cheap carton type and the cakes shop bought. The tour itself wasnt the best, not much information and then the bits we did hear were repeated on the way back. It was just a "glorified" trip with some Taylor music and a cardboard cut out. I would NOT recommend in the slightest. Have afternoon tea in one of the nicer places.
Lovely staff , great theme kids loved it ! There was a mix up and we should have had 2 dairy free aft teas and two standard but what a lot of effort they went to , the food was great and when they realised two of us were not dairy free they brought us 2 scones and cream ! Lovely tour xx
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear that the team went above and beyond to sort out the mix-up and that everyone enjoyed the food and the experience. We’ll make sure to pass your compliments on to the staff – they’ll be thrilled!
Such a great experience expecially as we're all big taylor fans. All the songs from each album old and new songs played so there is variation and not the same. Afternoon tea itself was gorgeous highly reccomend. Shout out to the tour guides chris and Danish who gave us top service and was great the whole trip. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time, especially as Taylor fans, and that you enjoyed the mix of songs from all her albums. It’s fantastic that the afternoon tea lived up to expectations too. We’ll be sure to pass along your shout-out to Chris and Danish — they’ll be so pleased to know they made your trip extra special. Highly appreciate your recommendation!
