London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 2,123 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus worth booking?
London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus is a 1.4-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $95 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 2,123 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (2,123)
- Duration
- 1.4 hours
- From
- $95 per person
Step aboard a 1960s Routemaster bus and experience London’s original Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, created by Brigit’s Bakery! Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines panoramic London views with a freshly prepared afternoon tea from a real London artisan bakery. Relax at your table while passing famous landmarks, including: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, ... Brigit’s Bakery also offers themed bus tours including Paddington™, MONOPOLY™, PAW Patrol™, and Peppa Pig™, as well as seasonal Halloween and Christmas Lights tours. ⚠️ Please note: - Seating on the upper deck is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Seating is assigned based on availability on the day. - Please note that food items and decorations may vary on the day depending on availability and seasonal themes. Images and menus are indicative and may differ slightly from the experience on the day.
What you get
About this experience
Step aboard a 1960s Routemaster bus and experience London’s original Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, created by Brigit’s Bakery! Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines panoramic London views with a freshly prepared afternoon tea from a real London artisan bakery. Relax at your table while passing famous landmarks, including: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, ... Brigit’s Bakery also offers themed bus tours including Paddington™, MONOPOLY™, PAW Patrol™, and Peppa Pig™, as well as seasonal Halloween and Christmas Lights tours. ⚠️ Please note: - Seating on the upper deck is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Seating is assigned based on availability on the day. - Please note that food items and decorations may vary on the day depending on availability and seasonal themes. Images and menus are indicative and may differ slightly from the experience on the day.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- No top deck seats guaranteed.
- We do not stop during the tour.
- No toilets on-board
What you'll see and do
Big Ben
Our 1960's Vintage Routemaster buses drive through the streets of Central London, taking in some of the City’s best sights, whilst you indulge in the fabulous Afternoon Tea. The bus is equipped with a recorded guided commentary.
Pass by without stopping
Harrods
Drive Past Harrods and Knightsbridge
Pass by without stopping
Marble Arch
Discover Hyde Park and Mayfair
Pass by without stopping
Trafalgar Square
Learn the History of London
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
All our Classic Afternoon Tea Buses are departing from Victoria COACH Station on Buckingham Palace Road at the junction with Elizabeth Bridge. Just a 10 min walk from Victoria Station. Please check the gate information INSIDE the Coach Station. The bus leaves and returns from the same point.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
All our Classic Afternoon Tea Buses are departing from Victoria COACH Station on Buckingham Palace Road at the junction with Elizabeth Bridge. Just a 10 min walk from Victoria Station. Please check the gate information INSIDE the Coach Station. The bus leaves and returns from the same point.
Options you can book
Victoria Coach Station - Bus 3
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Alcohol: Must be pre-booked Classic Routemaster
Victoria Coach Station - Bus 2
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Alcohol: Must be pre-booked Central London: Starting from Victoria Coach Station - Bus 1 Classic Routemaster
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Brigit's Bakery Bus
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Capacity of 32 seats in Bus 1 and 44 seats in Bus 2
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted for their safety
- Specify on the Special Requirements section from the following options: Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, and Vegan.
- Not accommodated, including nut-free, peanut-free, combined dairy and gluten-free, combined vegan and gluten-free, and Coeliac-related requests.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,121 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
2,121 verified traveler reviews for London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An original experience
Great experience with very good food especially the scones. Great way to see the sights and have a lovely afternoon tea at the same time We booked the seats at the front upstairs for the best view and had an optional extra glass of fizz Downside, due to pick up location, using a toilet was difficult
via Tripadvisor
Swag tea
Swag Snacky snacks and terrific tea. Little bumpy but totally manageable. Bring your camera to make some memories
via Viator
Very enjoyable experience
Most enjoyable experience for my birthday with my daughter and granddaughter who said it was the 2nd best experience she had ever had. Nadiya and Taiwo were the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. They even gave out boxes for any food you couldn't eat so you could take it home plus you get to keep the thermal cup which your drink is served in. Lovely food and interesting tour at the same time. Thank you. Would recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Unique afternoon tea & city bus tour
This was a unique experience for us. We weren't sure what to expect but turned out to be a lovely outing, great music! Friendly staff. Sadly for us, we just came from eating our way through Borough Market so we did not eat all of the food available, but what we did eat, was very good. I would recommend for anyone looking for something a little different. They give you a souvenir takeaway cup which was cute. My only comment was the speakers need to be upgraded; it was hard to hear the description as were were going past famous sites -- the music we could hear no problem! I would recommend if you're looking for an afternoon tea without the high end prices.
via Tripadvisor
Your money is better spent
Unfortunately, this tour was a big disappointment due to unintelligible audio which negated any aspect of a 'guided' journey. The food was meh. Nice to receive a travel 'sippy cup' for the ride, as it was so rough and vibrating that anything else would have spilt right away. So we basically rode around in an old, loud bus in heavy traffic for 90 minutes. I learned virtually nothing about the city---could only make out a date or name here or there....oh wait...I did hear that Harrods uses lots of lightbulbs. Gee. How 'interesting' 🙄🙄 I will note that the staff were kind. Use your money instead for a properly narrated bus tour (with a headset for audio) and a proper sit down tea in a nice shop with a real teapot and cup and saucer. Because this 'combo' is not worth your money.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that, despite your disappointment with the experience, you found our team to be kind and welcoming. We are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations, although we would like to clarify a few points about what our Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is designed to offer. Our experience is advertised on our official website as a London sightseeing bus tour aboard a genuine 1960s Routemaster, with afternoon tea and recorded guide commentary. Nowhere on our official website do we describe the Classic tour as a live-guided sightseeing tour or promise individual headsets. The commentary is complimentary and intended to accompany the sightseeing and the afternoon tea tasting. We’re also rather fond of the fact that our Routemaster is, well... a Routemaster! It is a genuine piece of London transport history, and the engine noise, movement and occasional bumps are the charms of travelling aboard a lovingly preserved 1960s bus. We appreciate that this will not offer the same level of comfort as a modern sightseeing coach, but giving these historic buses a second life is very much at the heart of what we do. We’re sorry that you found the commentary difficult to hear. Had this been brought to our attention during the journey, our team would have been very happy to turn up the volume or provide a guidebook so that you could enjoy the sightseeing. Unfortunately, once a tour has finished, there is understandably very little we can do to resolve an issue that we were not given the opportunity to address at the time. The afternoon tea menu is also available to view before booking, so guests can see what is included in the experience. We’re sorry that the food did not meet your personal expectations, although we’re glad our little travel cup proved useful during your journey around London! We genuinely appreciate your kind words about our team and are sorry that our particular combination of historic London transport, sightseeing and afternoon tea was not what you were looking for. We hope you nevertheless enjoyed experiencing London from the window of a rather special piece of its history. Warm regards, Brigit’s Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 743
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Brigit's Bakery Bus, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.5.
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London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus cost?
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Prices start at $95 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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus take?
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Plan for about 1.4 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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 2,123 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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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Around 743 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 1.4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus 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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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Included: Lunch; and Tea and coffee. Not included: No top deck seats guaranteed; We do not stop during the tour; and No toilets on-board. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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All our Classic Afternoon Tea Buses are departing from Victoria COACH Station on Buckingham Palace Road at the junction with Elizabeth Bridge. Just a 10 min walk from Victoria Station. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus offered in?
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It runs in English. 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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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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.
What happens to London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus 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 London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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Across 2,123 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, photo opportunities. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Victoria Coach Station - Bus 3, Victoria Coach Station - Bus 2. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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