Could there be a more quintessentially British way to take in the sights of London than with a Vintage Open Top Bus Tour and Afternoon Tea at Harrods? We think not! These special tours are conducted on authentic, fully restored and maintained open top Routemaster double decker buses, which continue to hold a special place in the heart of both tourists and Londoners alike, even in the years since where they have been gradually replaced by their newer 21st century counterparts. You’ll hop on board the bus at Victoria Coach Station, and with a tour guide on board to offer running commentary and insights, you’ll take in all the main sights and attractions, from Big Ben to Trafalgar Square, and St Paul’s Cathedral to Tower Bridge. Your tour will then break for a short time, as you disembark at the pier by the Tower of London, where you’ll take a quick cruise up the River Thames to Westminster. Alighting the bus once again, you’ll then head from there up to Buckingham Palace. Then once you’ve stopped for photos outside the gates, you’ll head back to Victoria, where, upon disembarking, you’ll head off to Harrods to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, with freshly baked scones and lashings of clotted cream and jam, and you’ll also get to take photos outside the Tower of London to finish!
A tour of London on a 1950s open top bus
Live professional guide onboard with you
Great views of London and a stop at Tower of London
Stop for photos outside Buckingham Palace
3 ½ hour tour of London on a 1950s Open Top Routemaster bus
Highlights include both old and new, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge and the London Eye
Live professional guide
Great views of London and photo stop at Buckingham Palace
A river trip on the Thames - extended boat trip on the River Thames
Enjoy excellent views of The Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, Shakespeare's Globe and many more from the river whilst being entertained by our tour guide
Exclusive Cream Tea in the Harrods Tea Rooms - Includes Home-baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves
Photo stop at Tower of London
Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Dress code for The Harrods Tea Rooms: Smart casual
Dietary requirements for Cream Tea: The restaurant can prepare a gluten-free and/or nut-free meal but this must be requested at least 72 hours before travel. (Please note that due to the overall menu prepared in the kitchen and while every effort is made, nut traces could still be present.) The restaurant is unable to accommodate any other dietary requirements unless sufficient prior notice is given
Afternoon Tea Tours usually depart at 13:00 from Victoria (boarding at 12:45)
November, December - Monday and Fridays with a few Saturday dates
January and February - Fridays
March - Monday, Friday and Saturdays
1st April - 31st October 2025 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
November, December 25 and March 26 - Monday, Friday and Saturday
January and February 2026 - Friday
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