Dublin: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour with City Landmarks & Pickup

Summary

Afternoon tea on wheels through Dublin’s storied streets

You’ll sip proper afternoon tea as Dublin’s streets unfold outside your window—think Phoenix Park’s green sprawl, Trinity College’s history, and fresh scones served on board. With a local guide sharing stories and laughter drifting across tables, it’s part sightseeing tour, part cozy escape from the city rush.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I signed up for the afternoon tea bus tour in Dublin mostly because I wanted to eat scones somewhere unusual. But sitting there with the city rolling past—Phoenix Park’s green stretching out, people walking dogs under the trees—I realized it was more than just cake and tea. Our guide, Aoife, had this way of pointing out things I’d never have noticed on my own. She joked about how Guinness is basically its own food group here (the brewery’s huge, by the way—you can’t miss it from the top deck), and she told us a bit about Wood Quay and how much the city’s changed. The bus itself rattled a little over cobbles near O’Connell Street, but honestly, that just made it feel even more old-school.

There was this moment when we passed Trinity College—sunlight flickered through those Georgian windows and for a second I thought about all the students who’ve walked those paths for centuries. The sandwiches were better than I expected (I still think about that lemon tart), and someone behind me tried to say “sláinte” right before sipping their tea—got a laugh from Aoife. You get these little slices of Dublin life: a cyclist weaving through traffic, kids waving at us from St. Stephen’s Green, that kind of thing. It rained for maybe five minutes but nobody seemed to care; we just watched droplets race down the glass while biting into warm scones.

We didn’t get off at every stop—this isn’t one of those hop-on-hop-off things—but you see so much from up high on the bus. St. Patrick’s Cathedral looked moody against a grey sky (classic Irish weather), and there was something comforting about everyone sharing tea together while the city buzzed outside. If you’re after a day trip in Dublin that mixes food with sightseeing—and you like not having to walk too much—this is probably your thing. Just don’t expect silence; there’s always someone chatting or laughing or trying to guess which street comes next.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Afternoon tea and city sightseeing

• Enjoy afternoon tea on the bus
• Pass by Guinness Brewery
• Enter Phoenix Park
• See O'Connell Street sights
• Pass Trinity College
• View Georgian Dublin areas
• Pass St. Stephen's Green
• See St. Patrick's Cathedral

Top questions

Is pickup included for the afternoon tea bus tour in Dublin?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are available from designated meeting points.

Are dietary requirements accommodated on this Dublin afternoon tea tour?

Yes, but you need to inform them 48 hours in advance for special diets.

Can children join the afternoon tea bus tour in Dublin?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Does the tour include stops at attractions like Trinity College or Guinness Storehouse?

No, you view these landmarks from the bus rather than stopping at each one.

Is alcohol served during the afternoon tea bus tour?

No alcohol is permitted on board during this tour.

Are snacks and drinks included on this Dublin bus tour?

Yes, snacks plus coffee or tea are included as part of your afternoon tea experience.

Is there space for luggage or strollers on board?

No, there isn’t space for luggage, prams or buggies on this bus tour.

What’s included

Your day includes semi-guided commentary from a local host as you travel through central Dublin by vintage bus with pickup and drop-off at set points; you’ll enjoy classic afternoon tea with snacks plus coffee or tea—all while taking in city sights like Phoenix Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral along the route.