The Best Afternoon Tea Bus Tours in London

Looking for the best afternoon tea bus tours in London? This article compares your options, from classic traditional teas to music-inspired London adventures!

I actually took the Brigit’s Bakery afternoon tea bus tour a few years ago, and since then, foodie bus tours have become more and more popular around the UK. Edinburgh and Dublin have got in on the action too – but if you want to go back to where it all began, London’s the place to be.

Combining a delicious afternoon tea with iconic London sightseeing, an afternoon tea bus tour is a great way to spend a couple of hours in London. Check out the options below, and choose your perfect tour!

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London Afternoon Tea Bus Tours: Overview

• Brigit’s Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus – the original tour, from £60pp
• The English Tea Bus – traditional classics, from £49pp
• Glass Roofed Afternoon Tea Bus – luxury option with a small group, from £75pp
• Taylor Swift Afternoon Tea Bus – sightseeing, tea and your favourite Taylor tunes, from £49pp
• ABBA Afternoon Tea Bus – sing along to all the classics with your scones, from £59pp
• Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus – keep the kids entertained while you tuck in, from £70 per adult and £60 per child.

Brigit’s Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus

The original tour that started it all – Brigit’s Bakery launched the first ever London afternoon tea bus in 2014. They now run multiple tour buses throughout the day, serving up their own baked goods and sweet treats (with a little help from Hummingbird Bakery!).

Departing from a spot near Waterloo station, the Brigit’s Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus is an old Routemaster, converted to feature tables and using the old bus seats. Since I took my tour, they’ve actually upgraded the decor, with a stunning floral pink theme. Vibrant and feminine, this is the perfect tour for a girly afternoon on the streets of London.

Once we’d settled on the bus, we were met with sandwiches and cakes at our seats. The variety of both the savoury and sweet treats was brilliant – I loved the little salmon canapé and the mini custard doughnut best. As we tucked in, we were treated to a commentary on London’s most iconic sights, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

As well as food, we were provided with branded orange juice and hot drinks in the cutest branded cups – which you can actually buy as a souvenir of your trip.

Brigit’s Bakery also offers themed seasonal afternoon tea tours in London, including Christmas, Mother’s Day and Halloween.

The English Tea Bus by Gray Line

Along the way, tuck into iconic traditional British afternoon tea plates. Sample menu includes:

• Sandwiches: Salmon, cream cheese and cucumber; cheese and onion; egg mayonnaise; coronation chicken
• Desserts: Red velvet cupcake, chocolate Scotcheroo, shortbread, macaroon, scones with jam and cream
• Drinks: Variety of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, prosecco, orange juice, apple juice, water

Vegetarian options include: Cheese and onion, red pepper hummus and avocado, falafel and red pepper salsa.
Vegan options include: Vegan chicken, vegan cream cheese, coronation chickpea

Taylor Swift-Inspired Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Swifties will love this unique Taylor themed afternoon tea!

Ride around the top sights in London while singing along to your favourite Taylor songs. Yes, London Boy is essential listening for this one! Enjoy a full afternoon tea menu, including some of the most popular afternoon tea snacks:

• Sandwiches: Coronation chicken, turkey, egg mayonnaise, tuna mayonnaise
• Desserts: Red velvet cake, mini donuts, chocolate eclairs, macaroons, scones
• Drinks: A variety of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, prosecco, strawberry bubble tea, orange juice, apple juice

You can request in advance for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. At the end of your tour, you get a souvenir mug to take away with you.

ABBA Themed Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Mamma Mia! If you’re more into the classic tunes than Taylor’s latest hits, join this ABBA themed afternoon tea bus for a singalong to the classics. Yep, that includes Waterloo…

Run by the same company as the English Tea and Taylor Swift tours, Gray Line, the menu is very similar. Driving past the London Eye, the Shard, and the Tower of London

Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

If you’re looking for a London afternoon tea bus tour suitable for little ones, this Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus is ideal!

At each seat on the double-decker Routemaster, you’ll find a tablet that provides an animated guide to the sights you’re seeing, featuring Peppa Pig and friends. The audio guide shares information on the city’s major sights, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

The family-friendly afternoon tea menu features finger sandwiches and sweet treats. Adults can enjoy unlimited hot drinks (tea, coffee and hot chocolate). Soft drinks are available for children.

This bus has a toilet on board, but it’s exclusively for the use of children.

London Afternoon Tea Bus Tour FAQ

What is an afternoon tea bus tour?

An afternoon tea bus tour is an activity that combines sightseeing with a traditional English afternoon tea.

How much does an afternoon tea bus experience cost in London?

Prices for an afternoon tea bus tour in London range from £49-70 per adult, depending on the tour

Can I bring children on an afternoon tea bus?

Depending on the tour and the child’s age, yes! The Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus is a family-friendly activity, created with kids in mind. Children aged 2+ can join this tour, and a toilet for children is provided.

Children aged 5+ can join the Brigit’s Bakery, English Tea Bus, Taylor Swift and ABBA tours. No toilets are available on these buses. Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Are afternoon tea buses accessible for wheelchair users?

Generally, afternoon tea tours are not suitable for non-ambulant wheelchair users. Ambulant wheelchair users are able to book seating on the lower deck will need to occupy one of the fixed position seats.

Are there toilets on a London afternoon tea bus?

There are no on board toilets on the afternoon tea buses on this list, except for the Peppa Pig tour, which is for the use of children only.

More Afternoon Tea Experiences in London:

• Glam Rock at K West: An Alternative Afternoon Tea
• Luxury Afternoon Tea at the May Fair Hotel

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