Buckingham Palace Tour and Afternoon Tea
Description
Visit Buckingham Palace and also enjoy an English Afternoon Tea Bus with a panoramic tour of London.
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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 royal palace, housing not only The King, but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. The 19 State Rooms are exquisitely furnished with fine examples of French and English antique furniture and display some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including works by Rubens, Canaletto and Rembrandt, sculpture by Canova and porcelain by Sèvres. The Garden Often called the ‘walled oasis in the middle of London', the gardens of Buckingham Palace are a true sight to behold. Home to 30 different species of bird and over 350 different wild flowers, there is plenty to see and enjoy. Visitors finish their tour with a walk along the south side of the garden, taking in views of the famous lake and the west front of the palace.
Afternoon Tea Bus: After your independent visit, you will be free to take your afternoon tea at 3pm in Bullied way in Victoria. You will be greeted with a glass of Prosecco or soft drink at the beginning of your tour. The afternoon tea consists of a selection of finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserves, small tea cakes and a choice of tea. Enjoy sights of London's iconic landmarks including Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the London Eye, and more along the way.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- As this tour is unescorted, you will need to make your own way to Bullied way for afternoon tea, after visiting Buckingham Palace.
- Children under 5 are not allowed on this tour.
- 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.
- Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 and over - a valid ID will be required.
- Clients that require mobility access must book 14 days before their day of travel by calling us.
- Please note if no requests are made the traditional (non-vegetarian) option will be provided.
- There are no toilets on-board the afternoon tea bus.
- The bus route is subject to change due to road closures and traffic conditions.
- Tables will be shared with other guests.
- Dietary Requirements: Vegan and Gluten Free meals must be requested at least 72hrs prior in advance.
Reviews(5)
Very disappointing afternoon tea at Browns Victoria bought as part of this package from Golden Tours. The deal included a visit to Buckingham Palace which was great but afternoon tea was so poor....3 of the tiniest finger sandwiches with cheap fillings, a miniature brioche roll with shrimp(?) sauce but couldn't see any shrimp & 2 baby scones ....no cakes or pastries at all. When I contacted Browns about this, they basically said they deliver a cheap version of afternoon tea when bought as a package & you won't get the same standard items e.g. don't expect cake! You have been warned 😉
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit to Buckingham Palace, but we are sorry that the afternoon tea did not meet your expectations. The menu is included on the booking page so that customers can see what is included and know what to expect when booking. However, we appreciate your comments and will pass your feedback on to our suppliers for review.
The Buckingham Palace tour was fantastic but not sure what purchasing through Viator did for us, other than ensuring entry during the busy tourist season. If you personally book far enough in advance, you can really do it yourself. The Tea Bus, while giving a nice road tour of London, could use improving. While the driver and attendants were great, there was no audio as to what we were seeing, or they forgot to turn it on. The Windows on the bus were dirty, so that was a little offputting as well.
The visit is very inspiring. I loved the art. It is an amazing place to be. The Buckingham Park and Lake are also unforgettable
Met by representative on time. Excellent tour of Buckingham Palace. You get personal audio included which explains everything you need to know as you move from room to room. Spent around an hour on the tour. Then afternoon tea at nearby Brown's. Far too much food but very yummy. We couldn't eat it all.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Buckingham Palace tour and Afternoon Tea experience. It's great to know you appreciated the audio guide and the delicious treats at Brown's. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience soon!
We did the tour and bus with afternoon tea for a friends 50th birthday and it was really nice. Abisola and Aneesh were fantastic and really looked after us. Really enjoyed it.
Thank you for choosing to celebrate such a special occasion with us! We’re so pleased to hear that the afternoon tea tour was a memorable way to mark your friend’s 50th birthday. Abisola and Aneesh will be delighted to know their care and attention made your experience even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another celebration in the future.
