London: Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour & Landmarks

Paddington guides you through London's landmarks over tea & marmalade sandwiches

You board a vintage double-decker bus, order your afternoon tea from dietary options (traditional through vegan and gluten-free), and watch Paddington and Mrs Bird guide you past Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and more. The animation screens at your table keep the bear's commentary flowing as you eat, and the whole thing takes an afternoon without needing to arrange transport or navigate between stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paddington-themed London bus tour

• Board double-decker Routemaster bus
• Enjoy Paddington-themed afternoon tea
• Watch Paddington-guided animation
• Pass Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
• Pass Westminster Abbey and Hyde Park
• Pass Nelson’s Column and Downing Street
• Pass St. Paul's Cathedral and Borough Market
• Pass Green Park and Piccadilly Circus
• Hear Paddington’s fun adventures

The experience

The bus is already rolling when you settle into your seat on the iconic red Routemaster, and there's a screen built into your table waiting to show you what Paddington sees as the city slides past. You're not just watching landmarks go by. The bear himself is narrating, pointing out Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, sharing his view of Downing Street and the way London works. It's the kind of thing that makes kids lean forward and adults smile at the same time, because the animation isn't trying too hard.

Afternoon tea arrives in courses: finger sandwiches (including what they call the best marmalade sandwich ever, which tracks for a Paddington tour), scones, pastries, and tea or coffee. The menu shifts based on what you've ordered (traditional, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free), so it's not a one-size situation. Bottled water comes with it. You're eating while the bus moves through Green Park, past St. Paul's Cathedral, around Piccadilly Circus, and through Borough Market. The pace is slow enough that you're not juggling a teacup while the bus lurches, and the route covers the central London landmarks most people want to see anyway.

Mrs Bird joins Paddington in the narration, and the whole thing leans into the character without feeling forced. You get the tour of London (Westminster Abbey, Nelson's Column, Hyde Park, all the pieces), but filtered through a bear's logic and a children's book sensibility. It works because it doesn't pretend to be something else. This isn't a serious architectural tour or a deep dive into history. It's an afternoon on a bus with tea, a character kids know, and the city rolling past the windows.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes a seat on a vintage Routemaster double-decker bus, a full afternoon tea service with your choice of dietary menu (traditional, vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten-free), bottled water, and animated Paddington narration at your table as the bus passes Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Nelson's Column, Downing Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Green Park, and Piccadilly Circus.

Options for this experience

5 options

Standard lower-deck seat on bus 112:30 and 15:00

Premium lower-deck seat on bus 112:30 and 15:00

Standard top-deck seat on bus 1Available from 19 Jan 2027

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Premium top-deck seat on bus 112:30 and 15:00

VIP seat on bus 115:00

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Before you book

Days and timesFridayDepartures at 12:30 and 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 32

Audio guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Brigit's Bakery Bus

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see central London's main landmarks without arranging separate transport, and your group includes children or anyone who enjoys the Paddington character. The afternoon tea keeps the pace relaxed, which is what makes eating and sightseeing work together on a moving bus.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's included in the afternoon tea?

Finger sandwiches (including a marmalade sandwich), scones, pastries, tea or coffee, and bottled water. Dietary options include traditional, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free.

Can you request dietary requirements?

Yes. You can specify traditional, vegetarian, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free, or vegan when booking. Nut-free, peanut-free, and Coeliac-related requests are not accommodated.

Which landmarks does the bus pass?

Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Nelson's Column, Downing Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Green Park, and Piccadilly Circus.

Is this suitable for young children?

Yes. The tour is designed around the Paddington character and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are allowed.