England · AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCES IN LONDON
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 afternoon tea experiences in London worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through central London while you’re served afternoon tea. Vintage sights, guided audio, and bakery treats.
“While the afternoon tea was very nice, and our kids enjoyed the experience, it is difficult for the bus to travel far in London traffic and this impacts the experience. Also some of the audio was hard to hear.”
1.5-hour Thames afternoon tea cruise from Tower Pier with unlimited tea and classic British bites, plus landmark views from big windows.
“Really relaxing way to have traditional English high tea while cruising on the Thames. The scones with the clotted cream are yummy and a good selection of sandwiches (egg, salmon, chicken and Chipotle). The sweets were also good. Lots of food for 2 pp. The service was excellent.”
London afternoon tea on a double-decker bus with panoramic stops at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames, plus Prosecco and tea.
“The whole experience was great. Would highly recommend. Idea for family and friends of all ages young or old.”
Buckingham Palace State Rooms plus a live London highlights coach tour and classic afternoon tea, with timed entry and a prosecco option.
“The individual audios were great. It allows you to go at your own pace. All members of our family enjoyed the history and meaning behind many special pieces throughout the palace.”
Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace pairs classic British treats with a Royal Mews view across from Buckingham Palace.
“Afternoon Tea was wonderful! I'd definitely do this again. There were so many options for Tea and they took the time to explain to us what we would be eating. And everything was so delightful and so much we couldn't even eat it all. But it was a good experience that I would recommend.”
Enjoy London landmarks from a lower-deck sightseeing bus with afternoon tea, mini pastries, scones, and a Prosecco or soft drink.
“We’ve had many great tours all over the world but this was not one of them The food was plentiful and accommodated a vegan diet, so that was a positive. A few of the staff were great, others not that friendly. We were disappointed that the person running the tour wouldn’t accommodate our request for a seat on the top deck. There certainly weren’t many people on the bus and while I wasn’t going to go up to the 2nd level myself, I felt I was brushed off by the staffer. The tour would have been more enjoyable if the music matched up with the beautiful pink bus we were…”
ABBA-themed afternoon tea on a double-decker bus with London highlights like Westminster, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, plus tea and prosecco.
“This Golden Tours Abba themed tea bus tour was a bit sad and not worth the price. The double decker bus looked so cute. The windows of the bus were so dirty it was hard to see out of them which defeated the purpose. There was a driver and one tea server. She clearly worked very hard to serve the guests on board. The desserts were very tasty and the tea sandwiches were just okay (a bit soggy). The prosecco was a little warm but the tea was hot and served in a cute plastic souvenir mug. One or tour historic sites were pointed out by a recorded narrator and…”
Enjoy afternoon tea on a London bus with Prosecco, Wi-Fi, and a live guide, with an optional London Eye add-on for big views.
“Very good guide. Great high tea! I recommend to all. The food was excellent and the tea deliciousAuto-translated”
Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel London, with classic tiered treats, lots of tea choices, and an optional Champagne upgrade.
“Great value. Sophie was excellent she was very knowledgeable and enjoyed ever minute. The hotel and the room was fantastic! Our first time in London and the best experience.”
Guided Kensington Palace tour with Changing of the Guard viewing and afternoon tea at the Orangery, plus pre-booked palace tickets.
“Danny was absolute great!! He was engaging. He tailored the talk to our interest. Bridgerton or Tudors anyone😉. Highly recommend. The tea at the end of the tour was delicious. Loved touring Kensington palace. Diana’s former residence.”
London Christmas lights bus tour with guided night sightseeing and an onboard Chef afternoon tea. Stop at Regent Street and Oxford Street.
“This was a wonderful London experience. We enjoyed the tea and touring the Christmas lights. Everything was so pretty at night. And, the tour was awesome - Evan and Evans does it again! Great guides and comfortable bus.”
Hands-on scone baking, cucumber sandwiches, and classic afternoon tea in a small West London home with Olivia, plus recipes to take home.
“If you have the chance, book this! It was lovely. The class was so fun and the scones/tea/sandwiches were delicious. Relax in Olivia’s beautiful home. Enjoy good food.”
Combine Cutty Sark admission with traditional afternoon tea aboard the tea clipper at Greenwich, London. Multiple start times, mobile ticket.
“We enjoyed having delicious sandwiches and cakes under the hill of the cutty sark. Touring the levels of the ship was interesting”
See National Gallery highlights with an expert guide, then enjoy Ochre afternoon tea. Headsets included on a 3-hour tour.
“Loved having a most interesting knowledgeable guide taking us through the highlights of the national gallery. This made navigating through the museum easy and pleasant . The high tea at ochre was spectacular and the setting was perfect Well worth the price! Highly recommend!”
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