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Afternoon Tea in London: The 15 Best Sittings

48 tours  ·  from $44 a head

A Routemaster with tables, a Thames boat, a Strand masterclass and a garden with proper china. These 15 are sorted by price, by how long you keep the table, and by what the stand actually holds.

London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus - Harrods and Knightsbridge through the bus window
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London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

1.London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,032 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Ride a 1960s Routemaster through Central London while enjoying tea, sandwiches, scones, cakes, and French-inspired pastries. The 85-minute route passes Harrods, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Mayfair, and other major sights, with recorded commentary and music. Staff seat you upstairs or downstairs, and dietary choices include vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and gluten-free.

“The Food Was Fantastic Staff Lovely And The Whole Experience Was Wonderful Seeing The Sites in This Way I Would Recommend it Anytime”

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London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco - What you eat, from sandwiches to scones
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London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,853 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $64

Ride Golden Tours’ pink-striped English Tea Bus for 90 minutes past the London Eye, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. You’ll share a table, enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and Prosecco or a soft drink, with hosts such as Ayaan, Dee, and Wumi looking after the bus. It is a sightseeing ride with recorded commentary, not a fully guided tour.

“it was very cozy and peaceful. First they serve plate and prosecco . Then , coffee came. They tell us every important corner in the London. Thank you very much🩷”

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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea - The Italian Gardens and Round Pond
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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

3.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Meet your guide at Queensway Station for a two-hour walk through Kensington Gardens, including the Italian Gardens, Round Pond, royal sites, and Hyde Park history. Finish with traditional afternoon tea at the Orangery beside Kensington Palace. Guides such as Doug and Paul are praised for humor and strong storytelling. Palace entry costs extra unless selected.

“The guide was informative, witty, and made us feel at ease. It was perfect to be informed about the history of the Gardens.”

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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames - Tower Bridge and the Tower of London
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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

4.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Board City Cruises at Tower Millennium Pier for a 90-minute afternoon tea ride along the Thames. You’ll pass the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, and Westminster while enjoying sandwiches, cakes, scones, and unlimited tea or coffee. Tables are assigned, with panoramic windows throughout the boat.

“The cruise shows a different perspective of London that is beautiful and impactful. The food was excellent and my whole family loved it. We highly recommend.”

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London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour - The food: a pleasant tea spread with some uneven details
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London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

5.London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 763 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Spend 90 minutes touring central London on a decorated double-decker bus while enjoying sandwiches, pastries, scones, tea, and a Prosecco or soft drink. You pass Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. This is a sightseeing ride with limited commentary, not a guided history tour.

“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.”

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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop - What happens during the 60-minute class
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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

6.London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 702 reviews · from $45Best value

In a one-hour class at De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar, an English-speaking instructor guides you through traditional scone making, tea customs, and the jam-versus-clotted-cream debate. You bake four scones, eat one warm, take three home, and receive a We Are London certificate. Ron and Danni are among the instructors praised for their humor and friendly teaching.

“My friend and I both thought it was great! We enjoyed the history information as well. Excited to try making scones back home in the US. Definitely a highlight of our visit to London.”

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London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - Afternoon Tea on a Moving Bus
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London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

7.London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 616 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $80

Settle into a converted 1960s Routemaster at Embankment for a 1.5-hour sightseeing ride with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Guides such as Lucy, Katie, Cameron, and Sasha add live stories and friendly service as you pass Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Piccadilly Circus.

“Our tour was lovely!! A perfect cozy tour with delicious sandwiches, cakes and desserts. They offered a wide selection of tea, coffee, juices and more and came by several times to make sure our drinks were hot. Our guide Lucy had many funny stories and some history I didn’t know after visiting London three times and living here for a summer course in college. Alex kept us safe while smoothly navigating the streets of London. The route took us to all of the best spots and my pictures of Tower Bridge were better than off the bus. Thank you!! André and Kelli”

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Buckingham Palace & Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Tour with PG Tips - The sightseeing route: four famous London views
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Buckingham Palace & Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Tour with PG Tips

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Start with a guided London sightseeing ride and freshly prepared afternoon tea on a tea bus, then walk from Victoria Station to Buckingham Palace for a 4:15 PM State Rooms visit. Expect an audio-guided palace visit, seasonal food, tea and coffee, and a maximum group size of 52. Children under five are not permitted.

“The self-guided tour was great. We had a wonderful time visiting the palace and enjoyed ourselves in the garden. The instructions and GPS location to exchange the vouchers were confusing. We were standing in front of the locked main gate and had to ask one of the guards. He told us to go around the left side of the palace to find gate A to obtain tickets. It would be helpful if the tour company can include a picture of the ticket office.”

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Afternoon Tea at the British Museum - Arriving at the Great Court Restaurant
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Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

9.Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 511 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Spend 90 minutes at the British Museum’s Great Court Restaurant with finger sandwiches, handmade cakes, pastries, and scones with clotted cream and jam. Choose organic loose leaf or flowering tea, such as Rising Flower or Jasmine Fairies. Museum entry is included, and you can add Prosecco. Book ahead and allow time to find the restaurant.

“Excellent. . Wide selection including sandwiches, scones & cakes with a choice of teas & coffees. . We were served as soon as we sat down & it all felt very special with lovely matching China. Bought as a treat for a friends birthday. . Highly recommend.”

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London: Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour - The food: sandwiches, cakes, tea, and refillable drinks
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London: Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour

10.London: Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $85

Ride Brigit’s decorated double decker bus from Victoria Coach Station while enjoying tea, sandwiches, cakes, and pastries. The 90-minute route passes Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, the London Eye, Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, and Nelson’s Column. English commentary, music, hot drinks, and friendly table service are included.

“Loved every minute lovely afternoon tea good tour round a very busy London very nice and attentive staff would definitely recommend”

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London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk - Royal stories that give the gardens a purpose
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London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk

11.London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 341 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $151

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Queensway Station for a 50-minute walk through Kensington Gardens, with royal stories, statues, wildlife, water features, and the Sunken Garden. Finish at the Orangery with tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes. Palace entry may be added, and private groups are available.

“Astrid! She made this tour, exceptional. She was informative, entertaining, and down-to-earth. In fact, she was so good that I sent the link to my parents who are visiting London in June, and they booked five people for Astrid’s tour again!”

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Notting Hill Walking Tour with Cream Tea - Portobello Road Market, antiques, food, and a crowded route
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Notting Hill Walking Tour with Cream Tea

12.Notting Hill Walking Tour with Cream Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk from Notting Hill Gate through Portobello Road Market and Kensington Gardens to Royal Albert Hall. Your English-speaking guide covers film locations, local culture, royal landmarks, and the Princess Diana memorial, ending with takeaway cream tea. Guides may include Paddy, Maddie, or Elliott.

“Maddie was a great tour guide! Her knowledge of notting hill was above reproach! She was really fun to be around too!”

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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop - What happens during the 60-minute class
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London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

13.London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $48

Meet your local baking hosts, including Ron and Danni, at De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar in London’s West End. In about an hour, you’ll mix, roll, shape, and bake traditional scones, learn a little scone and tea history, then eat three or more warm scones with jam, clotted cream, and tea. You’ll also take home the technique and a baking certificate.

“Had a great time. It was really fun and the scores are delicious! A must try if you’re in the area!!”

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Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea - Two hours inside the palace
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Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

14.Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $212

Meet your guide at Hampton Court station at 11 a.m. for a two-hour palace tour, then enjoy royal-selection tea, scones, sandwiches, and cake across the road. Guides such as Tom, Julie, Suzanne, Theresa, and Oliver bring Tudor stories to life. After tea, keep exploring the palace and 60 acres of gardens at your own pace.

“Sarah was a wonderful tour guide. We learned a lot about Hampton Court and the afternoon tea afterwards was the cherry on top of our afternoon!”

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Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace - The Palace Lounge setting
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Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace

15.Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Enjoy roughly two hours of traditional afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace, opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews. You’ll choose from a broad tea list, then receive sandwiches, scones, and pastries in the Palace Lounge. Vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and gluten-free menus are available with advance notice.

“This place was so exquisite. The presentation of everything was perfection and so was the taste. We took our daughters and had the most lovely time. We highly recommend!!!”

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