London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus
Overview
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
- Tea and coffee High tea accompanied with an array of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries.
- Lunch Pre-book your dietary selections in the "Special Requirements" section. Available options are Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Vegan & Gluten Free. We do NOT cater for Nut allergies.
- No top deck seats guaranteed.
- We do not stop during the tour.
- No toilets on-board
Meeting Location
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Big Ben (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Capacity of 32 seats in Bus 1 and 44 seats in Bus 2
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-195781P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Tea and coffee. High tea accompanied with an array of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries.
- Lunch. Pre-book your dietary selections in the "Special Requirements" section. Available options are Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Vegan & Gluten Free. We do NOT cater for Nut allergies.
- No top deck seats guaranteed.
- We do not stop during the tour.
- No toilets on-board.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeHigh tea accompanied with an array of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries.
- LunchPre-book your dietary selections in the "Special Requirements" section. Available options are Traditional, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Vegan & Gluten Free. We do NOT cater for Nut allergies.
- No top deck seats guaranteed.
- We do not stop during the tour.
- No toilets on-board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Capacity of 32 seats in Bus 1 and 44 seats in Bus 2
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
