London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour & Prosecco with London Eye

Summary

Classic London sights, afternoon tea treats, prosecco toasts, and city stories rolling by

You’ll sip prosecco while rolling past Big Ben and Tower Bridge on a classic red bus, sharing stories and laughter over fresh scones and sandwiches. A local guide brings London’s history alive between bites of salted caramel brownie. Upgrade for London Eye tickets if you want to see it all from above—the feeling stays with you long after the last cup of tea.

What’s the experience like?

Li, our guide, grinned as she handed me a glass of prosecco just as we rumbled past Big Ben. “Cheers!” she said, and I clinked glasses with my friend—pretty sure my scone almost rolled off its plate. The bus felt like this moving little bubble of chatter and clinking cups, everyone craning for photos or just staring out at the Thames. There was a couple from Manchester across from us who kept arguing about whether Cleopatra’s Needle was actually Egyptian (it is, Li confirmed), and the chef popped his head out to check if anyone wanted more sandwiches. I asked for another truffled sausage roll—couldn’t resist.

I didn’t expect to care so much about the weather, but sunlight kept sliding in through the windows and lighting up St Paul’s Cathedral just right. The city looked softer somehow from up here. Sometimes Li would pause her stories so we could listen to the bells or hear the river traffic below when we crossed Tower Bridge. The scones were still warm—seriously, I don’t know how they managed that on a moving bus—and there was proper clotted cream (not the fake stuff). Someone spilled tea near us and laughed it off; nobody minded.

The afternoon tea bus tour wound its way past places I’d only ever seen in movies—HMS Belfast, Somerset House—and every now and then you’d catch someone waving from the street below. If you book the London Eye option after, you get this whole other angle on things; seeing where you’ve just been from above feels oddly satisfying. I still think about that view over Westminster—it’s different when you’ve just rolled past it with crumbs on your lap. So yeah, if you want classic London with a bit of fizz (and lunch), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — London sightseeing with afternoon tea

• Board the sightseeing bus
• Enjoy expert live guide commentary
• View iconic landmarks along Thames
• Eat freshly prepared afternoon tea
• Drink a glass of Prosecco
• Pass Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
• See Somerset House and Cleopatra’s Needle
• Marvel at London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral
• Cross Tower Bridge and view Tower of London
• Optional visit to London Eye

Top questions

How long does the afternoon tea bus tour in London last?

The tour lasts about 90 minutes through central London.

Is there an option to visit the London Eye after the tea bus tour?

Yes, you can upgrade your booking to include standard entry tickets for the London Eye.

What food is included in the afternoon tea menu?

The menu features sandwiches (like smoked salmon & honey roast gammon), truffled sausage rolls, freshly baked scones with clotted cream & jam, plus sweet treats like chocolate éclairs.

Are vegan or gluten-free options available?

Yes, vegan and gluten-free menus are available if requested at least 72 hours before departure.

Is there a live guide during the tour?

Yes, an expert live guide shares stories about London's landmarks throughout the journey.

Does the bus have Wi-Fi or charging points?

Free Wi-Fi and USB charging are available onboard for guests.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests board at a set location in central London.

Is this afternoon tea experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible for guests with mobility needs.

What’s included

Your day includes a 90-minute panoramic tour of central London aboard an air-conditioned PG Tips afternoon tea bus with free Wi-Fi and USB charging. Enjoy freshly prepared afternoon tea crafted by an onboard chef—sandwiches, savoury bites like truffled sausage rolls, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet treats such as mini Victoria sponges—with your choice of teas or coffee plus a glass of prosecco. A branded souvenir travel cup is yours to keep. An expert live guide shares stories along the route. You can also upgrade your booking to include standard entry tickets for the London Eye after your tour.