Britain · AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCES
Afternoon tea in Britain now happens on buses, boats and in palace gardens as often as in hotels. These 15 are priced per head, with what is actually served and how long you get the table.
Enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and unlimited tea while cruising from the Tower of London to Parliament with London views.
“Food was great! Enjoyed the history we were given as we navigated the river. We did this as soon as we arrived in London and it was a wonderful way to start our visit!”
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through central London with tea, sandwiches, pastries, and landmark views in a charming 85-minute tour.
“A lovely experience of high tea while seeing the sights of London comfortably in a custom double decker bus. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this tour, especially for those who want a unique type of tea experience.”
Review of London’s 90-minute afternoon tea bus, with Prosecco, landmarks, food, seating tips, value advice, and practical details before booking.
“It would be great if they could tell you what your looking at”
Ride Edinburgh in a vintage Routemaster while enjoying afternoon tea, handmade sandwiches, scones, cakes, and city views.
“We had a great time on the tour but Viator has the wrong pickup address as of July 2025. Please contact the tour company directly to find the correct place to meet the bus. Otherwise, the food was good, the bus was lovely, and it was a great way to see an overview of Edinburgh.”
Walk Kensington Gardens, hear royal stories, and enjoy afternoon tea at the Orangery. See what is included, what it costs, and who will love it.
“We had the pleasure of having an exceptional tour guide named Doug. He was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, pleasant, and helped us understand a lot of the historical facts of London. The High Tea experience was superb and the food was extremely delicious. We highly recommend this experience.”
Review of London’s Thames afternoon tea cruise, with landmark views, scones, sandwiches, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“I very much enjoyed this relaxing trip on the Thames and the afternoon tea. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. I throughly recommend this tour.”
Review of London’s 90-minute afternoon tea bus, with landmark views, sandwiches, scones, seating tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Food and beverage was decent. Ride was smooth. Hostess did not provide much history unless asked. Pre recorded tracks were very few and often late for the attraction.”
Glasgow afternoon tea on a vintage bus, with sandwiches, scones, sweets, tea, coffee, music, and city sights in 90 minutes.
“This was an amazing fun filled wonderful experience !! Loved every minute. Myself my big sister and my two daughters had the best time. The food was indulgent and so tasty and fresh. Our hosts including Helen who was the best entertainer were all fabby. I highly recommend this to everyone.”
Review the Oxford afternoon tea river cruise, with Iffley Lock, Oxford views, live commentary, food, price, tips, and practical advice.
“This was an easy, enjoyable tour and the added benefit of afternoon tea completed the experience. Absolutely loved it.”
Review of British Museum afternoon tea, with organic teas, scones, museum setting, practical tips, dietary limits, and value advice.
“It was very pleasant. We were not rushed during our meal. in fact, we only ate one dessert, because our tummies were full. We were given a take away box of sweet desserts to enjoy later that evening.”
Review of Skipton’s two-hour afternoon tea cruise, with canal views, fresh sandwiches, scones, friendly service, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“Lovely relaxing trip, grandaughter loved it seeing the swans and lots of signers. Food very nice served by very nice polite young men,”
Cruise Oxford’s river with afternoon tea, rowing boats, wildlife, and Alice in Wonderland history. See Folly Bridge, Iffley Lock, and Rose Island.
“We had a wonderful time. Very comfortable boat. Excellent fresh tasty lunch. Very informative chatty guide who made us very welcome. Thanks.”
Explore Kensington Palace Gardens with a guide, then enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea in the palace Orangery.
“The tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable, spoke loud enough so we could hear her. She was very friendly. The gardens were beautiful.”
Review of London’s Notting Hill walking tour, Portobello Road, Kensington Gardens, Princess Diana’s memorial, and takeaway cream tea.
“Paddy was excellent- very knowledgeable and helpful, and he handled our large group perfectly HOWEVER there were 25 people on the tour. A Canadian group added itself to our tour (which would have been about 8 otherwise, and should NOT have been more that 15). It was our biggest Viator disappointment by far - if your tours max out at 15, don’t allow group tours to add on to them!”
Explore Tudor Hampton Court, its gardens, and a classic afternoon tea with a guide, then enjoy palace access for the rest of the day.
“Very helpful tea is across the road ton of food on it lovely tour guides very helpful would do again if I could”
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