Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin
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Dublin, Ireland
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine a sightseeing tour of Dublin with afternoon tea served on a vintage double-decker bus. The itinerary includes famous landmarks such as the Guinness Brewery, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Georgian Dublin, and others. See the sights while enjoying a cup of seasonal tea or coffee along with some delicacies.
- Great for first-time visitors looking for an introduction to the city
- Choose between three departure times to suit your schedule
- Easy-to-find central meeting point near public transportation
- Suitable for travelers with dietary requirements; just let the operator know ahead of time
What's Included
- Afternoon Tea - Please note we need 48 hours for specific dietary requirements
- Tour Guide / Host
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Semi Guided Tour
- No space on board for luggage, prams or buggies
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Vintage Tea TripsStephen Court, 20-22 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HW54, Ireland
Across from Stephen Court
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Guinness Storehouse (Pass By)
Phoenix Park (Pass By)
Trinity College Dublin (Pass By)
Merrion Square (Pass By)
St Stephens Green (Pass By)
Christ Church Cathedral (Pass By)
Aras an Uachtarain (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No alcohol is permitted on board
- No space on board for luggage, prams or buggies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Definitely recommend this tour if your looking for a charming way to see some of the City. Our guide and driver were friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience feel quaint. Combining sightseeing with tea and delicious foods delivered on both fronts.
Filled with just enough stories and context to make you feel connected to what you were seeing outside the window. A completely unexpected and exciting moment was catching sight of the President’s motorcade as it made its way to the Easter parade. It added a surprising touch of excitement and made the day feel even more uniquely Irish and memorable.
Reviews
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We’ve been in Dublin many times but the vintage tea bus tour is now my absolute favorite tour in the city. Katelynn and Ellen are wonderful storytellers and had us laughing and enjoying the city from the top of the bus. The food was also great and way more than we could eat so they boxed it up for us. Unlimited tea, fabulous tour guides, and freshly baked scones while riding around the city in a biscuit tin in wheels— it doesn’t get more fun than that!
Went with my sister. Hanna, Iyoba, AnneSophie & Wayne make up the team. Everyone was lovely (so Wayne was driving, I didn’t meet him - sorry if I butchered anyone’s name) ANYWAY, Hanna was the guide giving us the 411 on the areas we passed & she was very funny. Everyone was pleasant. The food was fantastic. As were the drinks & we got to keep the cups as a cute useful souvenir! Highly recommend. And the bus is freaking cute!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the fab review and recommendation. We are all delighted that you both enjoyed our cute Afternoon Tea bus and especially our treats and crew! Thanks so much for coming on board with us :)
This was so cute and fun! We got to see Dublin and learn interesting facts while giving our feet an rest and enjoying beverages and snacks. We did this a while back and still talk about it!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're so glad you had fun on our cute Afternoon Tea tour and we're flattered to be still on your mind :) Thanks for the lovely review Ashley and thanks for coming on board with us.
We really thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great time and very fun.
There was much more food than we thought.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're delighted to hear this James. We're so glad you enjoyed us and our treats. Thanks for the review and for coming on board :)
Be aware of possible setbacks due to bus breakdowns. Which cut other tour short. Was contacted just prior to departure.
I really enjoyed the fresh scone but that's about all the good I can say about the tour. I booked the tea tour for one. I was visiting Dublin on a solo trip from the US for my birthday. I thought the tea would be a cute, and fun little activity that I could do by myself. Midway through the tour (in Phoenix Park) the guide asked if there was anybody from the US on the bus I raised my hand but she didn't see. Since she thought there was no one she said "No? Low key yay!" and then proceeded to tell everyone that this was the part of the tour where they kicked Americans off the bus and put them on leashes to go pee on the grass outside... She was stopped from saying more by another passenger on the bus who interrupted and told her that I was American. I spent the rest of the ride feeling a mix of self-conscious and embaressed. It was uncomfortable especially being that I was alone. Not exactly the way I was hoping my birthday tea would go.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Kels - We're so sorry to hear this happened. We are horrified by your experience. Could you please reach out to me at team@vintagteatrips.ie so that we can look into this further.
Awesome experience in Dublin. A must for those who like a different style of history from the MC Hanna and assistance by the team. Food was fun and delicious. The double decker bus is outstanding.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the lovely review Jamie. We love that you had an awesome experience on our Afternoon Tea tour and enjoyed our treats and crew :) thanks for coming on board with us!
The staff were very nice. However the guided part of the tour was, to be honest, sparse, as they were far too busy with the food and drink portion of dealing with the customers. As a result there were long silences and we got the St. James Gate/Guinness portion of the 'tour' just shy of turning into O'Connell Street! Perhaps an idea might be to do as some of the other bus tours do, and let the driver be miked up to be the tour guide? The food and drink available was lovely, however it might be better to ensure that everyone at the table gets to taste everything? There was no problem with the savoury, but people missed out on tasting the cakes as there was only one of some.
It’s a nice way to learn about a city with a sip of tea, warm scones and snacks! Had a nice time during the tour
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're so glad you had a nice tour around the city with us and enjoyed our tea and treats. Thanks for the lovely review and for coming on board :)
This is one of my favorite tours ever! My husband wasn’t that enthusiastic when i booked this but afterwards, he agreed it was both fun and tasty. The bus is a beautifully refurbished 1960s double decker with comfortable seats and tables. The selection of teas was excellent and comes in a travel cup to take home. Included are 3 small sandwiches and several sweets that were all quite delicious. The tour guide was very entertaining and she pointed out several interesting places as well drove past them. Her stories were humorous and engaging. The rest of the staff were very attentive asking frequently if we wanted more to drink and even providing take home boxes for the food we hadn’t eaten. We had such a good time on this tour! We definitely recommend it as a unique and enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for this fab review James. We are thrilled you both enjoyed our Afternoon Tea tour so much especially the treats and funny staff :) Thanks so much for the recommendation and for coming on board with us !
You can travel solo, couple or more! At the end anyway you get to be a nice big company. The friendly and happy personnel makes you feel at home.
A big thank to our perfect guide tour! HANA you were amazing
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're delighted to hear you had a lovely afternoon with us Maria and felt part of the whole team :) Hana is especially delighted to hear it :) Thanks for the lovely review and for coming on board!
Fabulous experience, the food, drinks and commentary were first class. All the girls and Pat (the best driver in Dublin) of course were lovely. It made my friends 50th birthday very special. We would highly recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're delighted to hear this Lynda, thanks for letting us know. We love being part of special celebrations so we're thrilled you both had a special day. Thanks for the lovely review and recommendation :)
This was an awesome little trip around Dublin with lunch! All for of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and tour! The hosts and the bus driver were all very friendly and good at their job. We took it on our last full day in Dublin and it was fun to see some sights we hadn’t yet gotten to see in just the few days we were visiting. I’d highly recommend doing this tour! Seats are a bit tight as we have some tall folks in our group but it was manageable.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the lovely review Kelly. We're delighted we could show you more of Dublin before you left and thrilled you enjoyed us all so much. Thanks for coming on board and for the recommendation too :)
What a great way to see a little bit of Dublin. The food and tea were delicious and the narrated tour was fun and informative. I highly recommend spending an afternoon aboard the tea bus. Suvi, Sophia, Ellen and Dave are a fantastic team!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Amy we are all delighted to hear you loved every minute of our Afternoon Tea tour :) Thank you so much for the fab review and for coming on board with us!
The ride is a tad rough as it’s a vintage bus. But it is adorable experience and we learned some fun facts. Definitely recommend for mother-daughter.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Killian we're thrilled you had an adorable experience on board with us, bumps included :) Thanks so much for coming on board and for the review and recommendation!
It was a fun experience, good atmosphere, delicious food. The guides were friendly and amusing. Be careful with the tea, it comes out very very hot! But would still recommend this for anyone.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review and feedback Allison. We are so glad you had fun and enjoyed all our treats too. Thanks for the recommendation and for coming on board with us :)
Excellent experience from start to finish. Hannah, Nadine, Ginny and Paddy were fantastic with nothing too much trouble. Guide and info given whilst driving round was fab. Afternoon tea, cakes and sarnies were 1st class. Would highly recommend you book as it's a brilliant way to experience Dublin whilst having tea & cakes
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Nick for such a lovely review. We love that you enjoyed us all so much, the whole team included. Thank you for the recommendation and for coming on board with us!
A wonderful time to see the town with tasty treats and a fun guide.. it was truly worth taking the time to enjoy this experience. Everyone was very accommodating.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time with us Sheryl and enjoyed our treats around the city. Thanks so much for the review and for coming on board!
The staff had a great sense of humour and shared the great history of Dublin. The tea was lovely, but the real fun was the history lesson. Everyone should see Dublin city centre this way.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
What a cute review Diane, thanks so much. We are delighted you enjoyed our great Afternoon Tea tour :) and had fun along the way. Thanks for coming on board with us.
Our guide talked at lightning speed needs to slow down. Other than that great experience! Food was delicious!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review and feedback. I'm guessing your guide was one of our new team members and probably nervous, so apologies. We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed our delicious treats. Thanks for coming on board with us.
You travel through Dublin in the cutest little bus while having the most delicious sandwiches, hot scones, desserts and teas while being entertained by Hannah all about Dublin and Ireland!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks so much Lorrie for your cute review. We are delighted to hear you had a lovely time travelling around the city with us and enjoyed our treats and crew. Thanks for coming on board :)
Absolutely loved the Afternoon Tea Bus Tour! The tour guide was very informative and witty; the staff were friendly, and the bus driver did a great job driving around Dublin! The bus was nicely decorated, and I loved the music they played! If you are looking for a unique, relaxed, and fun afternoon activity in Dublin with lots of yummy treats, I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
What a fab review Olivia, thank you. We are all delighted to hear you loved our Afternoon Tea tour and enjoyed our crew, music and yummy treats. Thanks so much for the recommendation and for coming on board with us :)
Book early and they give you a take away box for your left overs. We thought the lunch and desserts were delicious. Great way to get an hour view of Dublin
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed our Afternoon Tea trip around the city Michael. Thanks so much for the lovely review and for coming on board with us :)
This tea trip takes you on an overview tour of Dublin with fun facts and history about the city. Bailey, our guide, was funny, personable and entertaining. She did a great job. Our driver Paddy was safe and smooth. I forgot the names of the other girls but they were great too! The drinks were unlimited and the food was scrumptious. It is a great way to have an introduction to Dublin!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the fab review Melissa. We love that you enjoyed our introduction to Dublin :) and our treats, crew and teas. Thanks so much for coming on board with us!
The atmosphere and food were awesome and the ladies were knowledgeable and funny and made the tour fantastic!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the sweet review Judy. We're thrilled you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea for 2 :) Thanks so much for coming on board with us!
This was so much fun. Traveling and hearing the history of Dublin Ireland. Lots of snacks for 2 people . I think we had Sarah as our tour guide . She was lots of fun and full of energy.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We're delighted to hear you had so much fun with us Mary and also enjoyed our treats. Thanks for the lovely review and thanks for coming on board!
This was so fun for me and my bestie to celebrate our birthdays! Nicole, Sophia, and Ginny are so sweet and knowledgeable! The treats were tasty and they even accommodated my friend who hates mayonnaise. I recommend this tour, especially if you only have a short time in Dublin.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We're delighted you both had fun on your birthdays Amy, it was our pleasure to help you celebrate:) Thanks so much for the lovely review and thanks for coming on board with us.
We really enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious and the tour guide was informative and witty. The bus driver did a great job, no jarring stops so food and tea stayed where they should!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the lovely review Carol. We love that you enjoyed our Afternoon Tea tour and our delicious food with no spills :) Thanks for coming on board with us!
We did this tour as our first thing after taking a red-eye from the US to Dublin, and we universally thought it was perfect. Sophia was a lovely tour guide and the kids thought the tea and sweets were so special.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the sweet review Caitlin. We're delighted to hear you and the kids had a special time with us and enjoyed all the treats, Sophia especially :) Thanks so much for coming on board!
We were so surprised to find this little treasure on Viator! How fun it was to board an “old” double decker from the 60’s and enjoy delicious tea and scrumptious goodies along with warm fresh scones out of the oven along with clotted cream and jam. Our tour guide Logan? ( leaving company to concentrate on college) and his colleges were great! Go hungry… and leave with food!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks so much for your sweet review. We are thrilled you found us and had so much fun on our old Afternoon Tea bus :) Logan and the rest of the crew especially. Thanks for coming on board with us!
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