London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour
Description
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 Looking for a family fun-filled sightseeing tea bus tour? Check The Smurfs London Tea Bus Party Adventure here: https://www.viator.com/en-GB/tours/London/The-Smurfs-London-Tea-Party-Adventure/d737-5461P340
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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(857)
Pick up was in a dirty and dusty terminal. For £55 each we received a sandwich, dry scone, 4 miniature desserts, mimosa and a terrible cup of tea in a travel mug. Seating was old and hard. Bus was hot. Travel was drawn out. Commentary was lacking or wrong. Music was Abba, Justin Bieber, Hanson, Neil Diamond and worse. We couldn't wait to exit.
We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable experience in the future.
What a great time from start to finish. Food was plentiful and delicious. Included were 2 glasses of prosecco, tea, coffee or different flavoured teas, a fan and a travel cup for your hot drink. I can't forget the tour of London along with this. The guide was very helpful.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time and enjoyed the delicious afternoon tea, drinks and panoramic London tour. It’s also lovely to hear that our guide was helpful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Nice experience, hard-working staff. Fun with the girls.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear you had a fun experience with the girls and enjoyed the service from our hardworking team. We hope to welcome you back for another afternoon tea experience soon.
The staff were very good and friendly and the afternoon tea itself was good, though portions could have been bigger.However I was very disappointed with the tour element as there was very little commentary or information on sights.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the afternoon tea and found our staff friendly and welcoming. We are sorry that the tour commentary did not meet your expectations and understand how disappointing this must have been. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the portion sizes and will share both comments with the relevant team as we continue to improve the experience.
Was unsure if this was going to be value for money but it was very enjoyable and a nice relaxing time
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the London Afternoon Tea Bus and found it to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. We are especially pleased that you felt it was worth the money. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
Great experience and good thanks
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience on our London Afternoon Tea Bus and enjoyed the panoramic views and food. We hope to welcome you back on board for another enjoyable experience soon.
We had such a lovely time on the Afternoon Tea Bus with panoramic views of London - everything was spot on from start to finish. The food was genuinely lovely with fresh sandwiches, scones and delicious little cakes beautifully presented, and the staff were so friendly, attentive and professional, especially considering they're working on a moving bus. It was around 90 minutes which was the perfect length, full but not cramped, and had a really special, relaxed atmosphere that felt like a proper occasion and great value for what you get. My only tiny suggestion would be that an extra cold drink would be a nice touch, particularly on a warm day, but overall I couldn't fault it and would absolutely recommend it for a birthday, celebration or special day out.
Thank you for your wonderful and detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a lovely time on our Afternoon Tea Bus and enjoyed the food, atmosphere and panoramic views of London. It is especially pleasing to know that our staff made you feel well looked after throughout the experience. We appreciate your suggestion regarding an additional cold drink. We would also like to mention that extra drinks can be purchased before the experience if desired. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again for another special occasion.
Spent £400 on this for 4 adults & 3 children, food was wrong for the vegetarian children, cakes weren’t fresh scones were like rocks. Only pointed out 2 buildings, didn’t even mention Buckingham palace ? Not the full 90 mins (started late and finished early) we did this last year and was so good, was such a shame, and had the cheek to ask for tips ! Never again unfortunately, such a shame
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your recent afternoon tea bus experience fell short of your previous visit and of the standards we aim to provide. We sincerely apologise for the issues you experienced with the vegetarian food, freshness of the cakes, scones, sightseeing commentary and the duration of the experience. We would really appreciate the opportunity to investigate this further and understand what happened on the day. Please email us at customerservices@goldentours.com with your booking reference and details of your experience, and our Customer Services team will look into this promptly and take any necessary action. We are sorry that this experience left you disappointed, particularly after having such a positive visit with us previously, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention.
London Afternoon tea bus upper deck 90 mins. £105 inc 2 glasses of procecco for two adults. No communication when bus arrived, waiting for 10 mins to board , then directed to the Smurf bus behind with no explanation as to why. While others boarded the correct pink afternoon tea bus. Few people as I tried to get an answer from staff, , one said air conditioning broke, but that didn’t make sense as people were still boarding. Another said they always use the smurfs bus. This was booked for my friends special bday, felt it was spoilt. Afternoon tea for two was on small plate of finger sandwiches, 6 in total , one small scone each and 8 little cakes. It tasted nice but not worth what was paid. Had to ask twice for the coffee , water wasn’t offered until I asked, then saw it being handed round. Commentary very very little. Disapointed.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially as this was for your friend's special birthday. We would like to clarify that the Smurfs bus is part of our Afternoon Tea Bus fleet, just like our Pink Afternoon Tea Bus. While the buses may look different from the outside, they offer the same Afternoon Tea experience, menu, and onboard service once inside. We sincerely apologise that this was not clearly communicated on the day, and we understand how the lack of explanation caused confusion. We also appreciate your comments regarding the onboard service, refreshments, and commentary. Your feedback will be shared with our team as we continue to improve the experience we provide. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much improved experience in the future.
The bus tour afternoon tea is perfect, the bus route is extensive and takes in the majority of the sights, The food is really well done and there was plenty for everyone, even gluten free which is always tricky. The host is great and very hardworking, only two negative points are that the bus stop isn’t obvious from the directions and their isn’t much of a tour narration odd bit here and there. Other than that it is fantastic and I would recommend 100% for people. In summer it is hot on the bus and no A/C but they did have little fans which was appreciated
Thank you for your fantastic review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the afternoon tea, the sightseeing route, and the service from our hardworking host. We appreciate your helpful feedback regarding the meeting point information, onboard commentary, and the temperature during warmer weather. We are pleased the fans helped make your experience more comfortable and will share your comments with the team. We hope to welcome you again soon.
