Sightseeing and afternoon tea on a vintage Routemaster
See central London from a beautifully converted Routemaster while enjoying a full afternoon tea on board. The Great British Tea Bus combines a guided sightseeing route with sweet and savoury treats, hot drinks and soft drinks, all served as you travel past some of the capital's best-known landmarks.
You will depart from Embankment and travel past sights including St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. It is a practical choice for families with older children, visiting relatives or anyone who wants a London sightseeing experience with a meal built in.
The standard afternoon tea tour runs for around 90 minutes and returns to the same area near Embankment. For more family-friendly city adventures, browse our London days out.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesYour ticket includes a place on The Great British Tea Bus Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, a guided sightseeing route through central London on a vintage Routemaster bus.
Tours usually depart at 12:30pm and 3:30pm, from Thursday to Monday. Advance booking is essential, and each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, depending on traffic.
This ticket gives you a seated sightseeing tour through central London with afternoon tea served as you travel. It is a good fit for families with older children, visiting guests and anyone who wants to combine food with a relaxed city tour.
The route starts at Embankment and passes a long list of London landmarks, including Cleopatra's Needle, the Royal Courts of Justice, St Paul's Cathedral, the Monument, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.
The route passes many of London's best-known landmarks without you needing to plan transport between them. Highlights include St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.
You will meet the bus at Bus Stop 40B on the Embankment, close to Embankment Underground Station and Charing Cross. The tour returns to the same area, which makes it easy to build into a wider London day out.
Your ticket includes a traditional afternoon tea served during the tour. The standard menu includes finger sandwiches, a sausage roll, a scone with clotted cream and jam, plus a selection of cakes and sweet treats.
London vintage bus tour with afternoon tea
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Last updated: 13:45 21/04/2026
Tours usually depart at 12:30pm and 3:30pm from Thursday to Monday.
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The ticket includes a place on the Great British Tea Bus sightseeing tour and afternoon tea served on board. This includes sweet and savoury menu items plus tea, coffee or soft drinks. The journey lasts around 90 minutes, depending on traffic.
