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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“To be seated at all times so staff can serve safely also no toilet on the bus, lovely way to view London whilst enjoying afternoon 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.
“loved the idea but how it was executed was poor.. i knew this was going to be a quick drive by tour however i expected at least some tour guide information such as coming up on your left is this.. on your right is this… and don’t place decals on the windows . all my…”
Make traditional English scones in Central London with tea, hands-on instruction, and take-home results plus a scone-making certificate.
“I loved it a lot. The hosts were very attentive and the instructions were clear. The hosts checked everyone's progress so everyone's scones turned out fine. Great workshop, would definitely recommend.”
Afternoon tea at the British Museum’s Great Court: organic loose-leaf and floral teas, classic scones with clotted cream and jam, optional Prosecco.
“Excellent food and setting, but a guided tour of the museum would have made it amazing !”
Afternoon tea at The Rubens opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews, with classic finger sandwiches, scones, teas, and optional Champagne.
“It was lovely to sit and relaxe with a very nice cup off tea and nice food, the staff were friendly.”
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.
“This was a terrible tour. The narrator shared nothing on the history of the sighs, other than to say Princess Diana got married in St Paul’s and Kate Middleton got married in Westminster Abbey.”
Bake traditional English scones in Balham: choose classic, cheese, or sultana, make them from scratch, then enjoy tea with jam and clotted cream.
“Jojo was a very good teacher. The recipe was very tasty.”
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.
“Was fun but only played Abba for half trip, thought that was the point. Food good, drinks good, dropped star as not really Abba”
Classic London afternoon tea at The Milestone Hotel: historic 1689 setting, three-tier bites, single-estate teas, plus Champagne option.
“It was beautiful, filling and overall delightful experience. We are from Boston and had never experienced afternoon tea and we would now highly recommend it. It was a beautiful place and wonderful staff and delicious tea, scones, finger sandwiches and treats! Must do for sure at the Milestone Hotel”
Spend 90 minutes at The Rubens at the Palace for classic British afternoon tea, including scones, finger sandwiches, pastries, and optional Champagne.
“Wonderful royal afternoon tea ! Opulent interiors felt like a real princess 🥰✨ delicious sandwiches & cakes , really recommend 🥰❤️✨”
Skip-the-line Hampton Court guided tour with afternoon tea. Tudor rooms, Ann Boleyn gatehouse, gardens, and free time to explore.
“Such a great day at Hampton Court. Our tour guide, Tom, was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the lineage and architecture of Hampton Court. I highly recommend this tour. I’ve been to London eight times because my son lives there. This is my favorite tour so far. The after your tea was superb.”
National Gallery guided highlights tour and Ochre afternoon tea in 3 hours. See Vermeer and Monet, then enjoy scones for $66.
“The guide was brilliant- very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and accommodating. The afternoon tea was delicious. The staffing levels were good and they were polite and attentive.”
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