Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 29 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London worth booking?
Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $64 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 29 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (29)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $64 per person
Indulge yourself in an afternoon tea experience underneath the ship built in 1869 to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of Cutty Sark teas just like the ones the ship was built to transport. The Cutty Sark is the world’s sole-surviving tea clipper, celebrated for her record-breaking passages around the globe. Guests can come aboard and experience what it was like to sail this much-loved national icon and get a taste of life as a seafaring Victorian and discover how the crew lived, ate and slept. Walk underneath Cutty Sark’s gleaming copper hull for an awe-inspiring view and the chance to admire the cutting-edge design that made her the fastest in the world. Admire the original structure of the ship of which dates back to when it was built in 1869 for the China tea trade. Before you leave, do not forget to visit the upper deck to enjoy stunning views of the River Thames and the London Skyline.
What you get
About this experience
Indulge yourself in an afternoon tea experience underneath the ship built in 1869 to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of Cutty Sark teas just like the ones the ship was built to transport. The Cutty Sark is the world’s sole-surviving tea clipper, celebrated for her record-breaking passages around the globe. Guests can come aboard and experience what it was like to sail this much-loved national icon and get a taste of life as a seafaring Victorian and discover how the crew lived, ate and slept. Walk underneath Cutty Sark’s gleaming copper hull for an awe-inspiring view and the chance to admire the cutting-edge design that made her the fastest in the world. Admire the original structure of the ship of which dates back to when it was built in 1869 for the China tea trade. Before you leave, do not forget to visit the upper deck to enjoy stunning views of the River Thames and the London Skyline.
What's included
Included
- Entry to the ship and afternoon tea
Not included
- Pick up and drop off
What you'll see and do
Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark is the world’s sole-surviving tea clipper, celebrated for her record-breaking passages around the globe. You can come aboard and experience what it was like to sail this much-loved national icon. Admire the original structure of the ship, walk underneath Cutty Sark’s gleaming copper hull, enjoy afternoon tea underneath the ship built to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of Cutty Sark teas just like the ones the ship was built to transport.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cutty Sark
Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Cutty Sark · Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, ko, pt, cmn, yue, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- National Maritime Museum
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dietary requirements cannot be accommodated on the day. Minimum 72 hours notice required. Please contact bookings@rmg.co.uk
- Customers with dietary requirements MUST contact the supplier, refer to voucher reference
- The time of your booking is the time when your afternoon tea will be served (12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm). Please arrive on time. You can visit Cutty Sark before or after your afternoon tea, however, please note that Cutty Sark closes at 5pm. If you have booked the 3pm serving time, please aim to visit the ship before your tea, as we recommend you allow at least 60 minutes to enjoy Cutty Sark.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 29 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
29 verified traveler reviews for Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An affront to afternoon tea
Genuinely awful. Stale sandwiches, dry bread, unidentifiable fillings, hard scones and a paltry helping of clotted cream. The cakes were weirdly slimy and the shortbread tasted like dust. Felt a bit ill after trying some things. Seems like since Oct 2025 all the review have been poor - I wonder whether there has been a change of supplier? The setting is also nothing like the promotional images. You are sitting next to the normal café behind a tiny roped-off area. It feels pretty close to false advertising given how the experience is presented online. The whole thing felt cheap, badly run and just a bolt on money grabber
Response from the operator: Dear W4456lHbenw, thank you for taking the time to share this feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear the afternoon tea fell so far short of expectations, especially as part of a special occasion. We take comments like this seriously and have raised your experience directly with the Head Chef and General Manager of Benugo, who are reviewing preparation and presentation standards to ensure this isn't repeated. We've also reached out to you directly. We hope you'll give us the chance to welcome you back for the experience you should have had.
via Tripadvisor
Memorable Visit with Afternoon Tea
Great afternoon visit on a very hot day in June. Not cheap for 5 adults including afternoon tea but still quite memorable. Quality of food not too good with limited variety and slightly stale sandwiches. Not a great atmosphere in a cordoned off area of the main cafe area although table was set and ready at the booked time. Excellent service however. Recommend doing tour of ship before tea if booking table for 3pm as it all shut down at 5pm.
Response from the operator: Dear daverandles789, thank you for your visit and taking the time to leave a review! Thank you for passing on your feedback regarding the cafe which we will pass on to our catering team. Despite this it is great to read that you enjoyed your visit to the ship as well as the staff service :). We do hope to see you back on board soon!
via Tripadvisor
afternoon tea not worth the money
we loved visiting the cutty sark but found the afternoon tea on offer very poor. the sandwiches were stale and had barely any filling in them. the scones were tiny and hard. we had confirmed extra seats for children on our booking but these weren't arranged so our table was too small. one of our party was vegetarian which again was confirmed via email, but they got a much smaller selection and didn't receive the advertised egg brioche buns that the meat eaters got. staff said they had no honey for the tea. the environment was nice but not as spectacular as the photos make it look (and it goes without saying that the cakes etc shown in the website photos look nothing like what we received). if you go don't book the afternoon tea, just order tea and fresh sandwiches etc from the cafe; it will be cheaper, nicer, and more of it.
Response from the operator: Hi 416isleyl Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Cutty Sark and hope that we can look forward to welcoming you again in future. We have contacted you separately via email regarding your afternoon tea experience and hope that the information provided there will assuage your concerns.
via Tripadvisor
Rather have afternoon tea on a sinking ship
Easily our most disappointing afternoon tea in London. Virgin sell this as an "experience". Well, it was. Rather than sat under the ship like in the photo we were instead placed in an area of the visitors cafe, separated only from the rest of the noisy cafe by a cordon with screaming kids running around 2 feet from us. Also, we were sat near the toilets so we had a continual line of people filing past us to use the facilities. If the ambience was bad the food wasn't much better. On our afternoon tea tray being placed down I noticed the top of a hair poking out from one of the cucumber sandwiches and proceeded to pull out a 3 inch black short and curly. Consequently we didn't touch the rest of the sandwiches. Service was almost non-existent. The lady at the table next to us asked the waitress dashing past for more tea (something we were told at the beginning we could do) and the waitress snapped back "I can't be expected to remember everything, you'll just have to wait!" After scoffing a few scones we left in disappointment. This was a birthday present from my wife. Honestly, if RMG can't offer a genuine afternoon tea experience they just shouldn't bother.
Response from the operator: Dear Giuseppe, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us – I'm truly sorry to read what happened during what should have been a lovely birthday celebration for your wife. We have passed the feedback on to our catering company, please see their response below: ‘Finding a hair in your sandwich is completely unacceptable, and we understand how disappointing that was to you. We hold our kitchen to high standards, and this falls far short of those standards. Please know we are taking this seriously and addressing it directly with our catering team. We are equally disappointed to hear about the service you received. The response from our staff member was rude and inexcusable – that is simply not the experience we want anyone to have here, especially during a special occasion. We will also be speaking with our café team about this. We would love the chance to make amends for your experience, and as such would like to invite you and your wife back for a complimentary afternoon tea so that we can show you the experience we are proud to offer. If you are open to the idea, please email us at enquiries@rmg.co.uk, including your original order number, and we would be pleased to arrange this for you.’ We hope this response is welcome and we see you back on board soon!
via Tripadvisor
Very disappointing visit. Not worth the money
Photos were very deceiving. You are actually having the afternoon tea under the ship in a cafe. You are seated in a roped off area, next to people using the cafe. No atmosphere, cold and food not of a good standard. Wouldn't recommend this experience
Response from the operator: Dear 286beccyp, thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback and it is unfortunate you had this experience with the afternoon tea. We have passed this on to our catering partner who looks after this aspect and can assure you this is not the usual standard! We have also recently launched a new menu for the afternoon tea which we would highly recommend. We do however hope you enjoyed your experience on board Cutty Sark and learning about its unique history. Thank you again and we do hope to see you back on board!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by National Maritime Museum, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.5.
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Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London cost?
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Prices start at $64 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 29 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London?
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Included: Entry to the ship and afternoon tea. Not included: Pick up and drop off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London?
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The experience starts at Cutty Sark, Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London offered in?
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It is offered in German, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Cantonese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London?
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Across 29 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, food and drink, good for families. The views and photo stops come up again and again.
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