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The 15 Best Afternoon Teas in London

18 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $39

Finger sandwiches, warm scones and a pot poured at the table — in a palace hotel or on a bus doing a loop of the sights. These 15 sittings are priced and rated, with a note on which need booking a week ahead and which suit children.

London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus - Routemaster Routes and Landmarks: Harrods, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Mayfair
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London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

1.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,032 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Ride a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus through London with afternoon tea, recorded sightseeing commentary, and French-inspired pastries. 1h25.

“Absolutely marvelous! The workers were great, the atmosphere was awesome, and the food was very good and plentiful! The time on the tea bus went by too fast.”

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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea - Getting There at Queensway: Fast Start, Fewer Headaches
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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

3.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea pairs a guided walk through Kensington Gardens with classic afternoon tea at the Orangery.

“Great experience I think it’s a must do when you visit London. Even though we’ve done it once we would probably do it again on our next visit to London.”

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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames - The tea setup: what you eat, how it works, and why it matters
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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

4.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Sip afternoon tea while cruising the Thames from Tower Pier. See Tower of London, Shard, Globe, London Eye, Big Ben views, and more.

“This was such a fun and memorable experience for my family! The snacks and cakes were delicious and there were generous portions. The staff were very attentive and the views were spectacular! This was a fun twist on afternoon tea on the river, rather than at a hotel or restaurant.”

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London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour - Golden Tours start point: timing and seating that affect your view
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London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford - Downstream Past Christ Church Meadows and University College Boat Houses
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Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

Afternoon Tea at the British Museum - The 1.5 Hour Tea Experience: What Your Table Time Really Means
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Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

7.Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 511 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Afternoon tea inside the British Museum’s Great Court, 1.5 hours of scones, pastries, and organic tea, with optional Prosecco.

“This was an amazing experience! If you want to truly experience the culture, you must enjoy afternoon tea & the British Museum is THE best place. Food, beverage, ambiance & service is all fantastic! Bonus: admission to the museum is included!”

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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea - Cruising the University Regatta course: rowers, punts, and Oxford at play
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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

London: Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea - Getting There: Queensway Station Meet Point Without Guesswork
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London: Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

9.Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 325 reviews · from $160

Guided Kensington Palace Gardens walk plus afternoon tea in the Orangery, with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and royal stories.

“My wife and I are visiting London for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time on our tour. Doug was a great guide and our time slot we booked happened to be a private tour with just the guide and the 2 of us. The gardens are beautiful and high tea was wonderful. He sat with us for a moment at tea gave his suggestions on the menu and also a history of “high tea”. Doug had great knowledge of Kensington Gardens & Palace and was lovely to chat with. We both would highly recommend this tour!”

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Notting Hill Walking Tour with Cream Tea - Kensington Gardens and the Princess Diana Memorial: The Calm Pause
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Notting Hill Walking Tour with Cream Tea

Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea - The meet-up, then right into Hampton Court Park
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Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

Afternoon Tea at The Regency Tea Room - The 1-hour timing and small-group size that make it feel personal
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Afternoon Tea at The Regency Tea Room

12.Afternoon Tea at The Regency Tea Room

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 136 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Best value

Regency afternoon tea in Somerset with a 1-hour small-group sitting, period decor, finger sandwiches, Dorset clotted cream scone, and Austen charm.

“What a lovely way to spend time catching up with friends over afternoon tea .staff were very friendly and attentive selection of sandwiches and cakes was good well worth the money”

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London: Cream Tea at Blenheim Palace & the Cotswolds Tour - Cream Tea at Blenheim, done the traditional way
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London: Cream Tea at Blenheim Palace & the Cotswolds Tour

13.Cream Tea at Blenheim Palace & the Cotswolds Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 113 reviews · from $173

Cream tea at Blenheim Palace, plus the Cotswolds villages of Bampton and Bourton-on-the-Water, on a guided coach day trip from London.

“The trip was well organized and the stops were timely and interesting. Our guide Zozo was very well informed and made for an interesting and professional tour. Our only negative was the Fashion Show at Blenheim palace. It seriously detracted from the artifacts in every room, perhaps just one room so we could see the furniture and tapestries in situ. I thought it was disrespectful to have mannequins sitting on the tables!!”

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London: Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace - Your 1.5-hour Palace Lounge schedule, from voucher check to final dessert
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London: Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

14.Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $111

Traditional London afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace, with scones, sandwiches, pastries, and optional champagne in opulent Palace Lounge.

“Wonderful royal afternoon tea ! Opulent interiors felt like a real princess 🥰✨ delicious sandwiches & cakes , really recommend 🥰❤️✨”

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From London: Lake District Tour with Cream Tea & Cruise - The train ride setup: reserved seats, then unescorted time
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From London: Lake District Tour with Cream Tea & Cruise

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