Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin
4.5
Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin
By Vintage Tea Trips
Recommended by 95% of travellers
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Experience the elegance of afternoon tea on this Dublin tour that combines afternoon tea with a Dublin sightseeing ride. Sip tea, nibble sandwiches, and sample desserts to the sounds of smooth 1950s jazz on a vintage Routemaster (double-decker) bus that glides through the streets of Dublin. A unique way to discover the city, it’s also a great Mother’s Day gift.
from per adult
€56.00
from per adult
€56.00
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Ages 4-99, max of 36 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Highlights
- Enjoy “afternoon” tea as you travel Dublin by vintage Routemaster bus
- Sip tea and nibble on cakes and sandwiches with a 1950s jazz soundtrack
- See sights like Christ Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Georgian Dublin
- Choose among brunch, lunch, and teatime departures
- Afternoon Tea - Please note we need 72 hours for specific dietary requirements
- Tour escort/host
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Please note there is no guided commentary but our team will share some of their personal favourite Dublin stories.
- Board your vintage Routemaster bus near Custom House and sit at your appointed table. Soak up the nostalgia as your sociable tour escort gets the conversation started, the 1950s jazz starts up, and a classic afternoon tea is served. Savor all your afternoon tea favorites—finger sandwiches, desserts, cakes, and pastries (some dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice)—as your bus travels through downtown Dublin. Pass sights such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the grand buildings of Georgian Dublin. There’s no formal commentary, but expect to hear some favorite Dublin stories from your host before you return to where you started.
- Departure details
- Cleaver East, 6 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 HT44, Ireland Cleaver East, 4-6 Essex Street East, Temple Bar Dublin 2
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59747P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No alcohol is permitted on board
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin
- Each guest keeps their own souvenir branded travel cup that they drink from during the trip
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin on Tripadvisor
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- Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin is hosted by Vintage Tea Trips. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Vintage Tea Trips on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59747P1
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Itinerary
- You'll start atCleaver East6 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 HT44, IrelandCleaver East, 4-6 Essex Street East, Temple Bar Dublin 2See address & details
- Pass byGuinness StorehousePhoenix ParkO'Connell StreetTrinity College DublinMerrion SquareSt Stephens GreenSaint Patrick's Cathedral
- You'll return to the starting point
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Sumperk
00DELICIOUS
This was the best possible start to our week stay in the Dublin area. We were a group of 2 teachers and 20 student…
EmmaKB20
00What an awesome way to see the city
This was the most posh way to see the city with Liam at the wheel! Daniel knew all of the history of different plac…
tatsis2022
00Highly recommended
Excellent! Such a wonderful idea, such a wonderful time ❤️ I didn't expect it can be so lovely. Interesting program…
P404JNrebeccae
00Lovely!
I reccomend this activity for anyone who is visiting Dublin! The staff was very friendly, and Robert the driver off…
MDL5046
00Great Fun!
The Vintage Bus tour was so much fun. My siblings and I had lattes and ate tea sandwiches while we received a semi …
unar587
00A really fun day out!
One of the best tours I've been on, the food was absolutely delicious, so fresh and tasty, scones were hot and f…
annemariehF3166LX
00Wonderful way to visit Dublin !
I offered this tour as a birthday present to my boyfriend. He was really happy with it, and me too. It's a lovely w…
dylanrS1339GH
00Brilliant
Very cool experience. Lovely coffee and food with great views of the city. The host also told some interesting stor…
TravelChica14
00Sweet tour experience
Very cute way to spend an afternoon. The staff couldn't have been nicer and the tea treats were lovely. Fun way to …
suzannemQ8141CB
00Great Experience....One that I will definitel repeat
Myself and my cousin took the Vintage Tea Tour last weekend. Had been looking forward to it for sometime and it did…
A5448RSchantalf
00I want to do it again
As a big tea lover, I enjoyed so much the afternoon tea. The tea, the sandwiches and the cakes were delicious. My …
carlasM1041ZS
00Sights, tea and snacks - what’s not to love?!
What a lovely concept this tour is! We decided to book the tour to experience Dublin on a tight schedule and we did…
lisabS3796PA
00What an experience!
Myself and my mam had a fantastic day on our tour. Staff were fantastic, food was very fresh and we had plenty of i…
Tengiene
00Royalty afternoons
We felt like royalty! Touring Dublin on the bus, tourists waving and taking photos of us enjoying our afternoon tea…
851cath
00A must to do in Dublin
The trip from start to finish, was awesome couldn't fault a thing. The sandwiches were fresh, the cakes were fab an…
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James N
Germany1 contribution
Mar 2023
Vintage Tea Trips Dublin is a great option for anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable way to see the city. The afternoon tea bus tour takes you past some of Dublin's most iconic landmarks, such as Phoenix Park, the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Adam gives some colorful commentary and funny stories along the way.
In addition to the sightseeing, you'll also enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, sweets, and scones. The tea is served on a vintage Routemaster bus, which adds to the charm of the experience.
I highly recommend Vintage Tea Trips Dublin to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to see the city. The tours are well-run and informative, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. You're sure to have a great time!
In addition to the sightseeing, you'll also enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, sweets, and scones. The tea is served on a vintage Routemaster bus, which adds to the charm of the experience.
I highly recommend Vintage Tea Trips Dublin to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to see the city. The tours are well-run and informative, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. You're sure to have a great time!
Written 2 April 2023
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Sandra T
Thank you for this stunning five star review, such a pleasure to read! We are thrilled that you loved your experience with our beloved team! I will be sure to pass on the praise to the kitchen too! We'd love to have you onboard again soon for more tea and chats :))
Written 2 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Laura G
Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
What a great experience. I booked it for mums 70th birthday & even though we live quite close to Dublin we still learned so many fun facts about the area we didn’t know from Selma. The unlimited hot drinks, sambos, cakes, hot scones half way through the trip had us bursting by the end & we also got to bring left overs home. They also sang happy birthday & put a candle in a cupcake which was a great touch. Good value for money & will be recommending to others.
Written 7 November 2022
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Sandra T
Happy belated birthday to your mother once again from our team in the office :) I am overjoyed to hear that you all had a great time with us celebrating such a wonderful event, where else if not with us? ;) Hope to see you onboard with us again soon!
Written 12 November 2022
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HungryHungryHipp0s
Dublin, Ireland183 contributions
Mar 2023
Went with my family for Mothers day recently and it was just perfect.
It is a lovely experience all round, the Bus is beautifully decorated, the food is scrumptious, there is no shortage of tea and you get some delightful and interesting anecdotes as you tour the city.
The staff in particular are all incredibly charming and friendly.
The price is a little bit steep so it's not an everyday thing, but I would still recommend it as a special day out.
It is a lovely experience all round, the Bus is beautifully decorated, the food is scrumptious, there is no shortage of tea and you get some delightful and interesting anecdotes as you tour the city.
The staff in particular are all incredibly charming and friendly.
The price is a little bit steep so it's not an everyday thing, but I would still recommend it as a special day out.
Written 21 March 2023
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Sandra T
Thank you for your feedback, it means the world to us! We're delighted that you had a lovely Mothers Day out, sounds like an absolute treat❣️ Thank you for the five star review!
Written 25 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Julie W
Des Moines, IA6 contributions
Nov 2022
Great idea for an innovative tour and way to see the city; it just wasn't for me. While I enjoyed the music and seeing parts of the city with more of a birds-eye view, I felt the food was average, the tour guide (while friendly) was so loud I left with a headache, and I did not see or learn anything new. I see why the tour would be appealing, particularly to those who may want a break from walking the city; I just felt there were other activities and attractions more worth the time and price associated with this tour.
Written 6 November 2022
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SLD
Irvine, CA3 contributions
Jun 2022
Great experience for all ages-- we had 3 generations in our party, aged 11 to 76. Despite the description that it was more tea than tour, there were just enough stories and facts from Daniel to make the ride thoroughly entertaining without information overload. We had ordered both the traditional menu as well as the vegetarian, and neither disappointed. Service by Dev and Ella was stellar and cheery. The drive by Paddy was smooth. AND the entire team was so kind as to wait for my party to find parking and board. I would recommend this experience to any Dublin visitor, especially one with limited time to see the city.
Written 12 June 2022
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Michael I
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Bus was late which was not an issue but our trip was cut short as a result which was a issue.
Girls serving were nice but trip was rushed.
50 euro per person at the time was way to expensive and not worth it. For what we experienced.
I will not recommend this to anyone and I have done many afternoon teas.
Historical talk was insulting and more fiction than truth. Get that you have to tell sucker tourists a story but don't belittle our head of state or moch our country. Dublin is full of history which is easy to regurgitate if you want to entrain tourists.
Very disapointed by trip.
Girls serving were nice but trip was rushed.
50 euro per person at the time was way to expensive and not worth it. For what we experienced.
I will not recommend this to anyone and I have done many afternoon teas.
Historical talk was insulting and more fiction than truth. Get that you have to tell sucker tourists a story but don't belittle our head of state or moch our country. Dublin is full of history which is easy to regurgitate if you want to entrain tourists.
Very disapointed by trip.
Written 18 June 2022
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Charlotte, NC47 contributions
Oct 2022
My 9-year-old daughter and I had an amazing time on the bus ride and enjoying afternoon tea. We had been in Dublin for 5 days when we took this bus ride and we thought there was everything to see and know about Dublin. Wrong! Our tour guide, Daniel, was so personable and taught us many pieces of history that we did not know. In fact, after we got off the bus, we went to Christ Church Cathedral for the second time to look at the things he recommended. The tea was delicious (and we got to keep our tea tumblers!) and the tea snacks were also amazing. We were there on a rainy day, so when they brought the warm scones at the end, it was such a treat to feel warm on the inside. We were lucky enough to score the VIP seats and had a great view throughout the tour. Other tour busses passed by and took pictures of the vintage bus because it's such a pretty vehicle that stands out! I'd love to do this again.
Written 30 October 2022
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Gabriela Alvarez - Caminito Amor
Santa Cruz, Bolivia582 contributions
I am a lover of sweets and desserts and having the opportunity to walk around Dublin while enjoying an Irish tea was spectacular.
This is an ideal experience to do as a couple or with your family as you will tour the city, learn interesting facts and eat delicious food.
I recommend not having lunch or breakfast (depending on the time you go) to be able to enjoy and eat without guilt all the sweets. I also liked the duration of the tour that will give you time to do more activities in a day since it is only 70 min approx.
This is an ideal experience to do as a couple or with your family as you will tour the city, learn interesting facts and eat delicious food.
I recommend not having lunch or breakfast (depending on the time you go) to be able to enjoy and eat without guilt all the sweets. I also liked the duration of the tour that will give you time to do more activities in a day since it is only 70 min approx.
Written 13 May 2022
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Lauren W
Saint John, Canada10 contributions
May 2022 • Family
The Vintage Tea Tour was fantastic!
The food was amazing and delicious; we purposely didn’t have lunch know that we’d be enjoying beautiful treats on the bus.
The hosts were fantastic 😎 Robert was excellent at driving the crowded streets, Niamh and Dev made sure we had all the food and drinks we could imagine, and the commentary by Daniel was fantastic.
This tea tour was our last event before leaving Dublin and it was a great way to see all the sites, enjoy the city, and eat delicious food.
I highly recommend taking the tour as a way to enjoy the beautiful city of Dublin.
The food was amazing and delicious; we purposely didn’t have lunch know that we’d be enjoying beautiful treats on the bus.
The hosts were fantastic 😎 Robert was excellent at driving the crowded streets, Niamh and Dev made sure we had all the food and drinks we could imagine, and the commentary by Daniel was fantastic.
This tea tour was our last event before leaving Dublin and it was a great way to see all the sites, enjoy the city, and eat delicious food.
I highly recommend taking the tour as a way to enjoy the beautiful city of Dublin.
Written 19 May 2022
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Mary C
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Friends
We did the €25 hop on where you just get a scone and unlimited tea and coffee. Was the perfect amount. Scones were large and delicious and heated up for us. Real treat to get clotted cream with them! (Hard to find in Dublin) Great surprise to get to keep the cup! Hosts were so attentive (Daniel and Anna) and the information and stories Anna gave us were new and exciting even to a local. Of course the vintage bus was a little bumpy but The driver Liam did a great job navigating us through the wind and rain.
Written 7 February 2022
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Kathleen R
Norwood, OH
Where is pick up
Jenthe H
2 contributions
Temple Bar! So right in the city centre, Essex Street East if I remember correctly.
Is there cocoa for a teen instead of tea?
Amanda
3 contributions
Yes, there's coffee, cocoa, tea, water, juice. Plenty of options!
Hi! What is the email to contact the Tea Tour about dietary preferences?
VHalpenny
Dublin, Ireland101 contributions
Hi there
Because of Tripadvisor rule I cannot post an e-mail/website here.
But it can be found on their website under contact details
can we take our foldable wheelchair, i can walk and handle the steps but because it's a part of a whole day Dublin, i need my wheelchair for other parts of the day
How long does the tour last ?
FrancisLongford
Dublin, Ireland46 contributions
Yes about 60-80 mins depending on how busy traffic is
ccE9969IR
Dublin, Ireland
I would like my adult daughter to join myself and my sister on a tour but due to dietary requirements she would not be able to eat the food but could drink tea - is there any reduced rate i could purchase for her - she is a student. Regards Carmel
kerrygirl1
new york22 contributions
Hello!
I don't know if they would offer a tea-only discount so I suggest you contact them directly. I do know that they accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or vegetarian options because we requested vegetarian on our tour.
Hope you enjoy the day!
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