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London Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, 85 min

TourTruth score 4.2 out of 10

Below average

2,127 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 hr 25 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride a 1960s Routemaster past London landmarks while enjoying afternoon tea, sandwiches, cakes, and pastries from Brigit’s Bakery.

About this tour

See London from the window of a 1960s Routemaster as you enjoy a classic afternoon tea on wheels. Created by Brigit’s Bakery, this 85-minute London Afternoon Tea Bus Tour pairs city views with freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and pastries.

Settle in at your table as the bus passes landmarks including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, and the Royal Albert Hall. The route offers a relaxed way to take in London while enjoying tea and treats from an artisan bakery. The bus departs from Victoria Coach Station and returns to the same point; there are no stops during the tour. Upper-deck seats are limited and cannot be guaranteed, and food or decorations may vary with availability and seasonal themes.

Choose an available dietary option by adding your request in Special Requirements when booking. Make time for a memorable London Afternoon Tea Bus Tour and watch the city unfold from your seat.

Highlights

  • Ride through London aboard a classic 1960s Routemaster
  • Admire landmarks including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square
  • Enjoy afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes, and pastries
  • Take in panoramic city views from your table

What's included

Included

  • Afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes, and pastries

Not included

  • Guaranteed top-deck seating
  • Stops during the tour
  • Onboard toilets

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Important information

  • Departure and return: Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road, near Elizabeth Bridge
  • Check the gate information inside Victoria Coach Station before departure
  • Victoria Station is about a 10-minute walk away
  • Children under 5 are not permitted for safety reasons
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  • Bus capacity is 32 seats on Bus 1 and 44 seats on Bus 2
  • Upper-deck seating is limited and assigned based on availability
  • Request Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, or Vegan options in Special Requirements
  • Nut-free, peanut-free, combined dairy- and gluten-free, combined vegan- and gluten-free, and Coeliac-related requests cannot be accommodated
  • Food and decorations may vary with availability and seasonal themes
  • Service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart?

The bus departs from and returns to Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road, near Elizabeth Bridge. Check the gate information inside the station.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 85 minutes.

Are children under 5 allowed?

No. Children under 5 are not permitted for safety reasons.

Can I choose a dietary option?

Request Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, or Vegan options in the Special Requirements section. Nut-free and several combined dietary requests cannot be accommodated.

Is upper-deck seating guaranteed?

No. Upper-deck seating is limited and assigned based on availability on the day.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.44 from 2,127 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.2.

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