London Afternoon Tea Vintage Routemaster Bus Tour

Ride a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus for afternoon tea while sightseeing past London’s landmarks in 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Getting started

Board the vintage 1960s Routemaster afternoon tea bus at the designated departure point and settle into your reserved table. Once you are seated, staff explain the format of the afternoon tea experience and take note of any drink preferences from the tea, coffee, or soft drinks selection. The bus then departs and your 1 hour and 20 minute route around central London begins.

What to expect

Vintage 1960s Routemaster afternoon tea bus

Your experience takes place entirely on a restored vintage 1960s Routemaster bus that serves as both your moving tearoom and sightseeing platform.

Features

• The afternoon tea experience on a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus combines classic London transport design with table settings, giving you time to relax while the city passes by outside. Seating is arranged so you can look out of the windows and watch the streets and landmarks as you travel.
• A tiered stand on your table is set with sandwiches, scones, cream, and sweet treats, including scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of other sweet treats. You can eat at your own pace as the route progresses.
• A selection of tea, coffee, or soft drinks is available throughout the journey; you choose your preferred drink from the tea, coffee, or soft drinks selection, and it is served to your table.
• Staff on board provide service and also share facts about London, so you hear fascinating details about the city while you enjoy your food and drinks.

London sightseeing route

As the Routemaster moves through the city, you follow a scenic route that passes key London areas and landmark views.

Features

• The sightseeing tour of London's landmarks gives you window views of some of the capital's most recognisable sights as you travel, with the cityscape changing around each corner. You remain on board throughout, so you can focus on the scenery rather than navigation.
• Friendly staff sharing facts about London add context to what you see outside, pointing out historical and cultural details about London’s history and landmarks that match the areas you are driving through.
• Time on the route is structured so you can balance looking out at London's landmarks with enjoying your sandwiches, scones, cream, and sweet treats and finishing your chosen tea, coffee, or soft drink before the bus returns to the starting point.

Wrapping up

At the end of the 1 hour and 20 minute loop, the Routemaster returns to its original departure point and the afternoon tea experience concludes, so you can step off the bus and continue your plans in central London.