London Afternoon Tea Bus: ABBA Songs & Prosecco Tour

Prosecco and ABBA on a London Bus: Afternoon Tea with a Soundtrack

You board a double-decker bus in central London, order your dietary preference from the afternoon tea menu, and get a glass of Prosecco (or a soft drink if you're under 21). As the bus moves past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, you eat sandwiches, pastries and cakes while ABBA songs play and an audio guide explains what you're seeing. The whole thing takes two and a half hours, and you never leave the bus.

Step-by-step itinerary

London Afternoon Tea Bus Experience

• Board ABBA-themed Afternoon Tea Bus
• Enjoy sandwiches, treats, and cakes
• Drink Prosecco while sightseeing
• Pass Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
• View Tower Bridge and River Thames
• Sing along to ABBA songs

The experience

Picture this: you're rolling through central London on a double-decker bus, a glass of Prosecco in hand, and "Dancing Queen" is playing as Westminster Abbey slides past the window. The afternoon tea bus moves slowly enough that you can actually see what you're looking at (Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge), but fast enough that the whole thing feels like a film montage of London's greatest hits. The ABBA songs aren't background noise. They're the reason you booked this. If you grew up with "Mamma Mia" or you're just someone who can't resist a gimmick that actually works, this is the kind of thing you'll still be talking about in three months.

The food arrives in courses as the bus moves. You get sandwiches first (proper afternoon tea sandwiches, the kind with the crusts cut off), then scones or pastries, then cakes and sweet things. The menu has options: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or standard, so you choose what works for you when you book. The Prosecco keeps coming if you're over 21. Younger travelers get a non-alcoholic drink instead. It's not a Michelin moment, but it's exactly what afternoon tea should be: enough to feel like a proper meal, not so much that you're uncomfortable sitting down for two and a half hours. The audio guide in English walks you through what you're seeing, so you're not just watching landmarks float by. You know what you're looking at and why it matters.

The route takes you past all the obvious places (Tower Bridge, Westminster, the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames), but because you're on a bus with a glass in your hand and "Waterloo" playing, it doesn't feel obvious. The Waterloo stop gets its own moment in the song, which is the kind of small detail that makes you realize someone thought about this. You're not getting off anywhere. You're seeing London from the bus itself, which is either the whole point or a letdown depending on what you wanted. If you wanted to climb things or queue for museums, this isn't it. If you wanted to move through the city, eat, drink something nice, and have a soundtrack playing while you do it, you've found the right thing.

Book this if you're in London for an afternoon and you want something that doesn't require planning: no tickets to buy separately, no timing to coordinate, no decisions once you're on board. The bus does the moving, the kitchen does the cooking, and ABBA does the rest.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes a glass of Prosecco (or non-alcoholic drink if under 21), a full afternoon tea service with sandwiches, pastries, scones and cakes, an audio guide in English, and a two-and-a-half-hour moving tour past Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and the River Thames. You choose your dietary preference (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or standard) when you book.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon tea inspired by ABBA11:30, 12:15, 14:30 and 15:15Lower deck afternoon tea with prosecco

Afternoon tea bus inspired by ABBA11:30, 12:15, 14:30 and 15:15Upper deck

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDepartures at 11:30, 12:15, 14:30 and 15:15

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 26 · max 9 per booking

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Golden Tours Gray Line London

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see London's main landmarks without planning separate tickets or timing, and you don't mind experiencing them from a moving bus rather than up close. The fixed route and pace mean you get a complete afternoon without decisions. The ABBA soundtrack is the whole appeal, so skip it if you'd rather have quiet.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Do you have to be 21 to drink the Prosecco?

Yes. Travelers 21 and over get a glass of Prosecco. Those under 21 receive a non-alcoholic drink instead.

Can you get off the bus at any of the landmarks?

No. This is a moving tour. You see the landmarks from the bus, but you don't disembark. The audio guide tells you about each one as you pass.

What if you have dietary restrictions?

You can choose vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or standard menu when you book. Golden Tours cannot guarantee that foods have not been in contact with nuts or other allergens, so check with them if you have a severe allergy.

How long does the tour last?

Two and a half hours.

Is there an audio guide?

Yes, in English. It explains the landmarks and attractions as you pass them.

What's included in the afternoon tea?

Sandwiches, scones or pastries, cakes and sweet treats, plus a glass of Prosecco (or non-alcoholic drink if under 21).