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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

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

“ELLIS AND MARK WERE GREAT! appreciated them chatting with us and making it a special time. The food was good and it was a way to see town on our 1st full day in Edinburgh”

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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

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

6.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

90-minute Thames afternoon tea from Tower Pier with unlimited tea/coffee, scones and sandwiches, and landmark views.

4.0

“Amazing way to see important sites of London from a view from the Thames. Delicious food traditional Tea service. Right behind the castle … easy on off Highly recommend this activity.”

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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

“loved the idea but how it was executed was poor.. i knew this was going to be a quick drive by tour however i expected at least some tour guide information such as coming up on your left is this.. on your right is this… and don’t place decals on the windows . all my…”

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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

“Did not show up did not respond to messages. Waited for 15 mins and still nothing. Not reliable and not recommended.”

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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop - The 60-minute flow: from dough to a warm scone finish
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

9.London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

Make traditional London scones with tea in central London, learn the history, get a certificate, and take home fresh bakes in 60 minutes.

5.0

“was quite easy and quick. unfortunately excluded the clotted cream production and the scones making was a bit to simplistic. but is nice for those who don't have a lot of time. would recommend it anyway bc the instructor and the venue was very nice.”

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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

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

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

13.Buckingham Palace & Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Tour with PG Tips

London coach panoramas plus afternoon tea, then a timed visit to Buckingham Palace State Rooms at 4:15 PM with an included headset tour.

4.5

“Viator did nothing except by the tickets which I could’ve done myself for less money. They didn’t provide any Guide. Buckingham Palace was wonderful But Viator was not of any help”

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Afternoon Tea at the British Museum - Where to meet inside the museum (and how to avoid the headache)
London, Tour Reviews, United Kingdom

Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

14.Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

Sip organic teas under the British Museum’s glass roof. 1.5-hour afternoon tea with scones, sandwiches, and optional Prosecco from $58.

4.2

“Great event highly recommend…however, be aware the company we booked thru (not the museum) changed our time by two hours…check your tickets days in advance…they claim they email you changes but they did not….the museum was very understanding and it was a fantastic experience….”

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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

15.Skipton: 2-Hour Afternoon Tea Cruise

Two hours on a Skipton canal boat with Yorkshire Dales views and a proper afternoon tea: sandwiches, scones, desserts, plus unlimited tea and coffee.

4.8

“A fabulous afternoon trip. Highly recommended. Comfortable seating and great attention from the young steward.”

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