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The 10 Best Afternoon Teas in Britain

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

Sandwiches, warm scones and a pot that keeps coming. These 10 cover hotel rooms, Thames boats and the sightseeing buses that serve it while you move, with prices, dress codes and how far ahead each needs booking.

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames - Getting Onboard at Tower Pier (and Finding Your Boat)
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London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - The 1.5 hour loop: how the sightseeing portion actually feels
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London: Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

3.Great British Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 616 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $80

Afternoon tea on a vintage Routemaster bus with a live guide loop past London icons, plus plenty of tea, coffee, and sweets.

“Beautiful presentation and excellent guide through London. Very pleasant. Food was lovely and tasty. Highly recommended.”

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Afternoon Tea at the British Museum - The 1.5 hours: what your timeline should feel like
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Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

4.Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

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

Afternoon tea at the British Museum in the Great Court, with tea flight options, classic scones, and a glass of Prosecco if you choose.

“Great event highly recommend…however, be aware the company we booked thru (not the museum) changed our time by two hours…check your tickets days in advance…they claim they email you changes but they did not….the museum was very understanding and it was a fantastic experience….”

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London: Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour - What’s included in afternoon tea: sandwiches, scones, macarons, and refills
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London: Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour

5.Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $85

Afternoon tea meets sightseeing on a double decker bus through Westminster and London landmarks, with refills and English audio in 1.5 hours.

“Had an enjoyable time the Tea and eats were appetising and sights on the tour interesting; our tour bus attendant Daniella was friendly and polite and made sure we were comfortable”

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London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk - Finding the Start Point at Queensway Station (Stop B)
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London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk

6.Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 341 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $151

Kensington Palace Gardens guided walk plus Orangery afternoon tea, with royal stories, classic sandwiches, scones, and tea selection.

“Barbara was an amazing tour guide and went at our pace. She was very knowledgeable on the history and truly made this tour with every penny. the high tea was amazing as well”

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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea - University Regatta course: where Oxford training life meets great views
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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

7.Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $78Top rated

Oxford University Regatta river cruise with afternoon tea on board. 1.5 hours past Iffley Lock, Rose Island, and iconic riverside views.

“We had a fantastic riverboat trip as family of four, with two kids aged 5 and 7. The boat was beautiful and full of character, and our skipper was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. We were lucky to have sunshine, but there were cosy blankets on board in case it turned chilly. The afternoon tea was delicious—fresh, generous, and beautifully presented. Partway through the trip, we had the chance to hop off and stretch our legs with a 15-minute walk along the riverbank, which the kids especially enjoyed. It was a peaceful, relaxing outing with lovely views and a calm pace that made it perfect for families.…”

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London: Taylor Swift-Inspired Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - Afternoon Tea on Board: Sandwiches, Scones, and Sweet Treats
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London: Taylor Swift-Inspired Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

8.Taylor Swift-Inspired Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $66

Taylor Swift-style afternoon tea on a London double-decker bus. Enjoy Prosecco, sing-along hits, and classic tea treats in 1.5 hours.

“The hole tour felt like a big scam the food was not very good and me and my friend where very disappointed by the end of the tour it felt overpriced and the stuff working on the bus where not very nice we felt like if we went on a hop on hop off bus we would have gotten allot more out of the experience it felt more like a party bus not a tour because we didn’t learn anything we just drove around listening to Taylor Swift absolutely not worth the 60 euro.”

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Afternoon Tea at The Regency Tea Room - What you eat and drink: sandwiches, cakes, and the scone with Dorset clotted cream
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Afternoon Tea at The Regency Tea Room

9.Afternoon Tea at The Regency Tea Room

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

Regency Tea Room in Somerset serves a classic Jane Austen themed afternoon tea with period decor, cakes, sandwiches, scone, and tea or coffee for 1 hour.

“It was a wonderful place, the food was delicious, the staff had dressed the part, and the background music wasn’t too loud. Was worth the booking and having everything pre-paid made everything so much easier.”

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London: Afternoon Tea at The Milestone with Champagne Option - The English tradition behind your afternoon tea, from Anna of Bedford to your tea service
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London: Afternoon Tea at The Milestone with Champagne Option

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