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15 The Best Afternoon Tea Experiences In The UK

The ones worth booking.

The 15 top afternoon teas across Britain, from grand London hotels to a vintage Routemaster bus and a Thames riverboat. Tiered stands, warm scones and a proper pot, wherever you take it.

15 The Best Afternoon Tea Experiences In The UK

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames - Tower Pier to Parliament: the Thames loop you’ll remember
Tour Reviews, Tower Millennium Pier, United Kingdom

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus - Inside the 1960s Routemaster: Seating, Service, and Comfort Reality
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco - What’s on your tray: sandwiches, scones, mini desserts, and cakes
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

3.London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

A 90-minute London double-decker bus ride with afternoon tea plus Prosecco or a soft drink, passing the Tower of London and St Paul’s.

4.4

“It was a nice take on afternoon tea. The only thing that would improve the tour is if there was someone to actually be a guide and inform you about what we are passing. They played a recording but sometimes it didn’t match up with what we were actually passing. Still a great experience though.”

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Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience - A Vintage Routemaster Makes Tea Feel Like a City Game
Edinburgh, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience

4.Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience

Enjoy unlimited tea or coffee on a vintage bus tour of Edinburgh, with classic treats and big views of Castle, Old Town, and Holyrood.

4.5

“I was shocked and disappointed by this experience. Shocked that I expected an elegant high tea experience near the Edinburgh Castle and what I got was a broken down old dirty bus with a very sloppy presentation at best. I felt embarrassed being there in comparison to the much cleaner and nicer buses and settings…”

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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea - Hyde Park and royal stories: what you learn on the footpaths
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

5.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

A guided stroll through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park history, followed by classic Royal High Tea in the Orangery near Kensington Palace.

4.5

“Paul was our tour guide. He has a very typical English sense of humour. The walk in Kensington Gardens was truly beautiful, and Paul told us many interesting historical stories about the Royal Family. The tea experience with the tiny pastries and sandwiches was so atmospheric that it felt as if we had stepped straight…”

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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames - Passing Tower Bridge and getting your bearings fast
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour - Getting the best seats: top deck views without the stress
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

7.London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

Afternoon tea on a double-decker bus with panoramic London views and Prosecco or soft drink, passing Buckingham, Westminster, the Eye, and more.

4.0

“This is not a narrated guide. It is a tea on a bus throughout the city. You would need to know the sites so I recommend having a map handy. The service, food, and drinks were nice and plentiful. The cup is a good souvenir.”

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Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience - Expect light patter, not full guided narration
Glasgow, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience

8.Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience

Glasgow afternoon tea on a vintage Routemaster bus, with unlimited tea and a sightseeing circuit of top landmarks plus sweet treats.

4.5

“Helen, Tallulah and George were fantastic. A lot of laughs were had. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin - Prosecco on arrival, then a trolley-bar routine you’ll feel right away
Edinburgh, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

10.Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

Vintage bus tour of Edinburgh with afternoon tea or gin teapot cocktails, plus Prosecco. Scones, sandwiches, and key landmarks.

4.4

“Staff were super helpful and very attentive in terms of food and drinks. Photo stop was fun and staff assisted us to get some great shots! This is not a guided tour, however that was made clear when booking. A fun trip!”

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London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - Price and what $80 gets you in real terms
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford - Your cruise route: Folly Bridge to Iffley Lock and why this section matters
Oxford, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

12.Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

Relax on a 90-minute Thames cruise in Oxford with live commentary and afternoon tea from The Folly, passing Christ Church and Iffley Lock.

5.0

“Our tour was full of interesting information about the history of Oxford as well as the city itself. We stopped and were able to get off the boat to look at the bridges and locks a bad he answers all questions for us with no hesitation. Great tour recommended for everyone”

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Buckingham Palace & Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Tour with PG Tips - Coach sightseeing that hits the big names fast
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Buckingham Palace & Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Tour with PG Tips

Skipton: 2-Hour Afternoon Tea Cruise - The Boat Ride: What You’ll See on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Skipton, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Skipton: 2-Hour Afternoon Tea Cruise

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