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Vintage Tea Trips
Vintage Tea Trips
4.5
11:00 - 17:00
Monday
13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 17:00
Thursday
11:00 - 17:00
Friday
11:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
Full view
About
There’s no better way to experience the city than on our Vintage Routemaster. Experience our freshly prepared seasonal afternoon tea and sit back and enjoy the sites of the Dublin City. Tours run Mon & Tues tours at 1:15pm & 3.30pm and Wed - Sun tours – 11am, 1:15pm & 3:30pm.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023
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4.5
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Terrible
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Liz S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Really fun light experience! I love a proper tea but this was delicious, informative and fun and less stuffy and much more casual than a tea room! Enjoyed the tea, had more than enough to eat and loved the tour! Thanks to Anna, Adam, Daniel & Robert!
Written 27 November 2023
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845teamv
Thanks so much for your gorgeous review. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Anna, Adam, Daniel and Robert, they'll be delighted.
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Bettina H
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
The Vintage Tea Tour was a fabulous way to start our trip to Ireland and as an introduction to Dublin! “Everyone” from the crew was attentive and ever so sweet! Adam was hysterical while still being informative as our narrator for the tour. The treats and tea were delicious. The bus is decorated so adorably and the music was nostalgic. Overall, a great tour! Recommend 100%!!!!
Written 23 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this wonderful review and recommendation. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. I will pass your feedback on to Adam and the team, they will be delighted to hear you had such a great time.
Written 26 November 2023
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860cyndib
Gresham, OR31 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
What a fun afternoon Dublin excursion! Comfortable double decker with such character. Great tea service and narration of drive highlights.
Written 20 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Written 26 November 2023
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Tanomoore
Ipswich, UK86 contributions
Made to feel very welcome. Loved the history of the bus. Service was first class, not intrusive but ensured we had all we required. Excellent tea maker. Food was delicious. Scones were freshly made. Apologises but I only retained Adam’s name. All the staff were very helpful and courteous, the driver took us comfortably round the route.
Highly recommend this unusual experience, really not to be missed.
Highly recommend this unusual experience, really not to be missed.
Written 18 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this wonderful 5 star review and recommendation. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. I will pass your feedback on to our team, they'll be delighted with it.
Written 26 November 2023
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Rebecca L
1 contribution
The Tea bus tour was a fun and unique experience. Daniel provided highlights of Dublin with a little bit of history thrown in throughout the tour and the girls did a great job serving delicious tea, hot chocolate and scones. The sweets were yummy! Dave the driver did a good job maneuvering the Dublin traffic on a busy Saturday morning. The bus is quaint and keeps with the vintage feel. My husband even left with a smile on his face. Highly recommend for a nice hour around Dublin.
Written 18 November 2023
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845teamv
Thanks so much Rebecca for your lovely review. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Dave, Daniel and the rest of the team. We're delighted to hear that both you and your husband enjoyed your time on board, who doesn't love a good cuppa!
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Catriona O
12 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Brought my mother for afternoon tea for her birthday. She enjoyed every minute of it. The team Daniel, Anna, Hannah & Paddy were great. Highly recommend!
Written 15 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this wonderful review and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that your mother enjoyed the experience for her birthday. I will pass your feedback to our team, they will be thrilled to hear it!!
Written 26 November 2023
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connie
Appleton, WI8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
What a charming little bus tour! We had some issues with reservations but they were so accommodating! I’m so happy that we took time to have this experience! Daniel, Anna and Hannah, and Paddy,the driver, were so much fun! Seriously this was so cute!
Written 14 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you so much Connie for this 5 star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. I will pass your feedback to our team, they will be delighted with it!
Written 26 November 2023
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Roger K
Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Lovely way to see your home city afresh, with the lively banter from Daniel, Hannah, and Anna with Paddy driving.
Careful food prep was very much appreciated due to one of us being Celiac.
Good job all round. Well done guys!
Careful food prep was very much appreciated due to one of us being Celiac.
Good job all round. Well done guys!
Written 14 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this terrific review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. I will pass your feedback to our team, they'll be delighted with it!
Written 26 November 2023
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Wander435460
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Great trip around Dublin city on a vintage bus having afternoon tea. Went with friends for a birthday treat. Service was impeccable and food amazing. Would highly recommend.
Written 13 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this wonderful review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear that you and your friends had a nice time on their birthday!!
Written 26 November 2023
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Dayshva S
Teaneck, NJ10 contributions
Fantastic experience. Great service and food! Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun experience in Dublin
Written 12 November 2023
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845teamv
Thank you for this lovely review and recommendation. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us!
Written 26 November 2023
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WOZ
New England82 contributions
What COVID precautions are in place? Are some of the windows open for ventilation?
rod_ch-mx
Rolle, Switzerland65 contributions
There’s distancing between the people inside the bus and the windows are in fact opened. We did saw a couple with their masks on and they just removed it for the tea but it’s not mandatory.
Rempee Kalia
World1 contribution
Hi, I am trying to book 3 tickets but its not allowing me to do so. Can you please advise?
Stefania Bratti
2 contributions
Da dove parte questo tour?
Karen N
48 contributions
Hello,
At the moment the tour starts from EPIC Museum, CHQ Building on North Dock. But from Dec 2nd onwards the tour start will change to 4-6 East Essex Street, Dublin 2.
Ciara
CarrieTeacher
Prince Frederick, MD84 contributions
How is the view from the lower deck? Seems that’s all that’s left on the day we are visiting since it won’t let us book a different time as a child’s ticket.
Tourist40609495177
Frederiksberg, Denmark2 contributions
Hi Carrie
Can't answer how it is, but I would probably wait to be seated upstairs. But I can definitely recommend the trip. Perhaps for safety reasons they only want you to sit down with a child.
Are you open today? We are from Fnland and like to come about 11.00 am? 2 person.
jangordfielding
North West England, UK128 contributions
Hi just asking is there a toilet on the bus. We are going on it for my daughters hen do.
Karen N
48 contributions
Hi sorry no bathrooms onboard but we pick up and drop off at The CHQ where there are excellent facilities :) tour lasts 1.5hours :)
michellenugent65
Dublin, Ireland
Hi,I'm a carer,my client would love this but just wondering is it 40euro charge if your a carer?
Karen N
Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
Hi Michelle, sorry We’re just catching up now.. Tiz the silly season! We’d be more than happy for you to come along with your client.. if you don’t want to eat while onboard, there will only be a charge of €10 for you to join her but we’ll keep your cup full of tea and you’ll get to take your travel mug home! Hope to see you in the new year and do drop us an email if you’d like to book on Karen & The VTT Team
zeeshaan k
Johannesburg, South Africa7 contributions
Hi,
I am new to Ireland and would like to take the vintage tea tour with my wife and parents. Was just wondering if the pastries served on board contain alcohol and if you cater for halal. Thank you. Your feedback would be much appreciated.
Euroking
Naas, Ireland132 contributions
I don't think I could add to what has been said already. I hope you have good weather on the day, if you take the tour.