Visit Buckingham Palace and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, combining one of London’s most iconic royal attractions with a classic British treat. Your ticket includes admission to Buckingham Palace with an audio guide, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace and take in the grandeur of the State Rooms and the palace gardens.
After your independent palace visit, you can choose how to enjoy your afternoon tea. Select a more traditional setting at Brown’s Victoria, or opt for a unique experience with a panoramic Afternoon Tea Bus through London with a glass of Prosecco or soft drink included.
After your visit to Buckingham Palace, continue your day with afternoon tea in the style that suits you best. For a classic and relaxed experience, take a short walk to Brown’s Victoria and enjoy a quintessential afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, traditional scones with cream and jam, and fine teas.
If you want something a little different, choose the panoramic Afternoon Tea Bus experience. You will enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserves, small tea cakes and a choice of tea, while sightseeing from the bus and passing famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye. A glass of Prosecco or a soft drink is included at the start of the bus tour.
This experience starts at Buckingham Palace, meeting outside the King’s Gallery Entrance, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. The meeting time is 10:30am, or 10:30am or 12:30pm depending on the option selected. Please note this tour is unescorted, so after your palace visit you will make your own way to Victoria for afternoon tea.
For the Afternoon Tea Bus option, after your visit to Buckingham Palace you will take the 10 minute walk to the departure point. Check in is 3:00pm with departure at 3:15pm from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH, and the bus experience lasts 90 minutes. For the Brown’s Victoria option, after your palace visit you will take a short walk to 2 Cardinal Walk, Greater London SW1E 5JE, with a start time between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, and a duration of 60 to 90 minutes.
The overall experience lasts approximately 4 hours, depending on your selected afternoon tea option and timings.
No. This experience is unescorted and includes Buckingham Palace entry with an audio guide, rather than a live guide.
Meet outside the King’s Gallery Entrance, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. Meeting time is 10:30am, or 10:30am or 12:30pm depending on your selected option.
If you select the Afternoon Tea Bus, check in is 3:00pm and departure is 3:15pm from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH. If you select Brown’s Victoria, start time is between 3:00pm and 5:00pm at 2 Cardinal Walk, Greater London SW1E 5JE.
Yes. Children under 5 are not allowed. Alcohol is served to those aged 18 and over only, and a valid ID is required.
Dishes may change and allergens cannot be fully guaranteed, including nuts. Vegan and gluten free meals must be requested at least 72 hours in advance. Free cancellation is available up to 72 hours in advance. Guests requiring mobility access must book 14 days before travel by calling (+44) (0)303 123 7324.
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