Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin
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Dublin, Ireland
- 1 hour 30 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)
O'Connell Street (Pass By)
Trinity College Dublin (Pass By)
Merrion Square (Pass By)
St Stephens Green (Pass By)
Saint Patrick's Cathedral (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 36 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
Amanda_M
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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Jason_H, Aug 2026
From start to finish, this tour and tea was superb. The staff were fantastic and very informative. The food was great and fresh. Overall highly recommend the tour.
Southern_B, Aug 2026
Tea bus is cute, the food tasty, but the young tour guide spoke too fast and with her accent it was too hard to understand. She has little knowledge of landmarks asked about and the driver was going too fast over speed bumps so your tray was sliding everywhere. Would not recommend. They would do better to just offer a 30 minute tea at their bus stand.
Erin_R, Aug 2026
This was a highlight of our time in Dublin. My mom and I were looking for a unique, relaxed, afternoon activity. This was perfect! Friendly staff, delicious food, wonderful tea selection, and a funny and knowledgeable tour guide. Would recommend this for families, friend groups, and anyone wanting to enjoy afternoon tea with a Dublin twist :-)
Leslie_K, Aug 2026
To start the tea bus tour idea is a great one. However, the food was not good and the commentary on Dublin history was seriously lacking. The tour was late to start and there was a malfunction with the kitchen which caused issues with the food. The excuses got old.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Leslie, thanks so much for your feedback.
Unfortunately, we did have power issues on the day which caused the bus to be delayed slightly and for our oven to be out of action for your tour.
Our apologies for the inconvenience and thanks again for your feedback.
christina_c, Aug 2026
The bus is charming. The staff was very polite. We didn’t get a scone because there were not enough plain ones and the teenagers I was with would not eat the currant ones. The ride goes quick. It was an enjoyable 1.5hrs.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about our staff.
We do carry both fruit and plain scones on board. I'm sorry that your preferred option was no longer available on the day.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Susie_F, Aug 2026
A vintage 1960s bus in Dublin in a heatwave was a bit warm! But the guides were lovely (Nadine Hannah and Zeebe) and the food was delicious. The fun facts were just right. A great way to spend an afternoon in Dublin.
Olga_T, Aug 2026
Food and tea was great, guide was informative and we visited (drive by) sites that we didn't see on other tours.
Andia_H, Aug 2026
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed, and stress-free way to see some of Dublin’s top sights, you have to book this! You get to sip delicious tea, enjoy yummy treats (still thinking about the lemon raspberry tart) and catch a great little history lesson all aboard the cutest vintage bus. We went to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday, and we both had an absolute ball. The meeting point was so convenient. The staff bring the best energy—they’re exceptionally kind, engaging, helpful, and hilarious, making this a fantastic option whether you’re celebrating with family or out on a solo adventure. Good energy all around with Vintage Tea Trips!
Lily_B, Aug 2026
Best way to have a bite while seeing a good bit of the city! Things we wouldn’t have seen otherwise with commentary to boot! Food and drinks were lovely; as well as the bus! So very fun to be able to see so much and experience afternoon tea with my husband; all while staying out of the drizzle and sometimes heavier precipitation. Wonderful! Will definitely do again next time in the country. We did have afternoon tea elsewhere and it was lovely too but having a moving seat with a view? So neat and very Harry Potter style with the double decker.
Dennis_O, Aug 2026
Highly recommend. The food was delicious and plentiful. The hostesses were friendly and attentive. Do it!
Sharna_G, Jul 2026
Such an amazing experience hosted by Logan, who gave us some really interesting information about Dublins sights. Relaxing with the most delicious high tea!
David_S, Jul 2026
Very enjoyable being driven around having a light lunch with cake tea and coffee.
Kaitlyn giving a commentary as well
Stuart_R, Jul 2026
No other drink options than coffee or tea. We sat downstairs and it’s stuffy, no AC but no air flow either. The “tour” was very little. It’s mainly just driving around while eating. However the food included was very tasty. I’d rather book a true city tour and stop for an afternoon tea if I had to pick again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Stuart. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate it.
As ours is a vintage bus I'm afraid there is no air conditioning on board.
Regarding drinks, we offer a range of teas and coffees on board as well as hot chocolate, juices and water.
The tour itself is a semi-guided tour with our hosts sharing some of their favourite stories and history about the city.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Ilse_K, Jul 2026
What a delicious and delightful way to see Dublin. I didn’t really know what to expect, so what a surprise at the amount of absolutely delicious food and beverages that were offered. We had skipped lunch and did not leave the tour hungry. Not only was the food amazing, Aaron, Logan and Olivia were great hosts and guides. The organization was impressive, and incredible what they are able to provide in such a small space. We all loved this adventure. I highly recommend this tour.
Andrew_T, Jul 2026
Great experience. Logan and the team were professional, friendly and easy/going. Commentary was perfect - spoke for about 5 minutes in every 15 - and humorous too. Great music in between. The tea was excellent- exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended.
Christine_E, Jul 2026
This tour was a nice way to sea Dublin and enjoy some treats. The most important thing to me is that they had a real vegan option: sandwiches, desserts, and even a real scone. You just have to let them know in advance. I feel like $68/£60 is a bit steep for what you get, but that’s Dublin!
Erin_W, Jul 2026
This bus tour is a must especially if you are on a girls trip - food was top notch - got to see all over Dublin and the tour guides were hilarious , well informed and genuinely lovely people - it was the perfect start to an epic girls visit to Dublin - highly recommend
TRISH_D, Jul 2026
absolutely adorable. the meet up was at Stephen's Green which was such a beautiful walk after...highly recommend if you like different and fun.
Jennifer_F, Jul 2026
Better than expected! Tour guide Nicole & crew including the bus driver Liam were welcoming & cheery. We had a great time & the tea offerings & food were delicious.
Mariah_A, Jul 2026
This activity was so cute! The staff are so sweet and informative with some punny humor. The buss keeps moving the entire time and they give a handful of facts when we drive by certain significant places- they don’t talk the entire time so you can sip your tea and eat and chat in between places.
If you need to take a load off and want some fact tidbits along with something in your stomach then I’d recommend this.
Toni_B, Jul 2026
What a fun experience! My husband, my elderly mother and I did this tour, and we had a ball. First, know the food was excellent -- tasty and substantial. Second, the staff had a perfect attitude. It was lighthearted and enjoyable, with some really terrific dialogue by Fiachra. Hannah and Bailey were charming and helpful, and while I never interacted Paddy, I admire anyone who can drive a bus so smoothly in a tight urban environment so packed with pedestrians, commuter, scooters, etc. plus the normal traffic. I tend to be wary of such touristy jaunts, however, I would do this one again in a red hot minute.
Shawn_R, Jul 2026
Great way to tour around Dublin with yummy treats and tea. Great narrated journey! Enjoyed the fabulous double decker.
Gary_R, Jul 2026
Great experience for all ages, good food, informative guides and Bailey Pat and the whole crew, great way to spend an hour having lunch
Morny_S, Jul 2026
My daughter and I Thoroughly enjoyed this experience . Great staff . Beautiful and well presented food plus a semi guided tour of Dublin
Noelle_D, Jul 2026
It was an enjoyable experience with lots of information and lovely food 😁 the staff were amazing xx
Kathryn_R, Jul 2026
Great staff - very warm, attentive, and knowledgeable. Drinks were great and the food delicious! We took our leftovers and I'm not ashamed to admit that I tucked in to them later that evening from a hotel bed.
Gary_M, Jul 2026
Great experience and great tea
The guide was knowledge and fun to listen too, the nosh was great the carrot cake was perfect
Merry_H, Jul 2026
Great fun, but if you have mobility issues request that you’ll be on the first floor of the bus because it’s tricky to get up to the second floor.
Lauren_C, Jul 2026
Our tour guide whose name I cannot remember - but he was young, tall, and lanky with a great sense of humor - truly made the experience worthwhile! Oh! And he wore glasses. My son and I learned so much about the history of Ireland and the places we passed by but it never felt like a boring history lesson. Instead, it was truly entertaining! My son and I did not find the food particularly appetizing but the other guests on the bus seemed to enjoy it.
Li_H, Jul 2026
Super fun experience! Nice as a start out while still jet lagged for sure. Aaron was a fun tour guide. The fruit scones were warm and amazing.
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