LONDON
London’s best days out.
The 15 most popular afternoon tea experiences in London, side by side: what each one costs, how long it takes and where the tickets are booked, so you can pick a day and go.
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through London with table-served afternoon tea, sandwiches, and sweet treats, plus recorded sightseeing.
Most Popular“This was fabulous!! I would recommend this as a nice tour around London while having an English tea!”
Afternoon tea on a London double-decker bus with Prosecco, sweet treats, and big views of the Tower and St Paul’s in 90 minutes.
“great atmosphere on the bus and the staff were almost lovely and very helpful. excellent trip and we all loved it”
Fast-track London Eye ride with Moët & Chandon champagne and VIP lounge access for 30 minutes of skyline views.
A 90-minute London double-decker bus ride with classic afternoon tea, prosecco or soft drink, and big-name sights from above.
“Beautiful bus decorated, service was great by both girl Abi and saner. Thankyou for a great experience”
Make traditional English scones in Central London with tea, hands-on instruction, and take-home results plus a scone-making certificate.
“I really enjoyed the activity, it felt very cosy and I loved the little insights into scones culture and history.”
Afternoon tea at the British Museum’s Great Court: organic loose-leaf and floral teas, classic scones with clotted cream and jam, optional Prosecco.
“Had a great solo morning at the British Museum followed by a wonderful tea experience in the afternoon. Good selection of teas and hot drinks and small bites were lovely. I think this is a great experience for solo travelers to unwind, read some chapters of a book and enjoy afternoon tea.”
Afternoon tea at The Rubens opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews, with classic finger sandwiches, scones, teas, and optional Champagne.
“The environment of the Reuben’s hotel is very nice and what you imagine an English tea service to be”
Taylor Swift-inspired bus tour in London with afternoon tea, Prosecco, sing-along hits, and a souvenir mug in 1.5 hours.
90-minute London bus ride with classic afternoon tea on the lower deck, plus Prosecco or soda and views of Westminster and Buckingham.
“One of my favorite things I did here in London!! Better than the Dinner cruise!Amazing views and food!!’”
Bake traditional English scones in Balham: choose classic, cheese, or sultana, make them from scratch, then enjoy tea with jam and clotted cream.
“Plan this early in your visit to London and you’ll enjoy your scones for the duration of your trip! Easily accessible location by public transport. JoJo is an absolutely delightful person and an excellent teacher. Even as an experienced baker, I picked up a couple of practical gems from this class! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!!”
ABBA-themed London afternoon tea on a double-decker bus, with Prosecco, sing-along vibes, and sightseeing stops like Westminster, the Eye, and Tower Bridge.
“Fun afternoon in this Abba themed tea tour! This is not a tour that covers history or details about each landmark but, a fun way to see highlights while sipping tea and prosecco while eating lovely sandwiches’ sweets!”
Classic London afternoon tea at The Milestone Hotel: historic 1689 setting, three-tier bites, single-estate teas, plus Champagne option.
“The afternoon tea was delicious and the hotel is absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, and such a classic British experieince.”
Spend 90 minutes at The Rubens at the Palace for classic British afternoon tea, including scones, finger sandwiches, pastries, and optional Champagne.
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Skip-the-line Hampton Court guided tour with afternoon tea. Tudor rooms, Ann Boleyn gatehouse, gardens, and free time to explore.
“fantastic! Julie was beyond amazing! she gave us so much info that we would have never been aware of. She was kind and attentive and answered all our questions with enthusiasm!”
National Gallery guided highlights tour and Ochre afternoon tea in 3 hours. See Vermeer and Monet, then enjoy scones for $66.
“Our guide was wonderful! I felt like she did a great job pointing out amazing artwork and giving us the history, description of the painting and the artist. She did not spend too much time on any painting to ensure we saw some key elements within the gallery. The tea was fabulous and the food…”
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