Embark on a city sightseeing adventure unlike any other. Climb aboard a fully restored 1960s vintage Routemaster double-decker bus and journey back to an era where social media was unheard of, and tea-time chats were the order of the day.

Treat yourself to a full afternoon tea spread featuring freshly prepared sandwiches, warm fruit scones with all the trimmings, and naturally, irresistible desserts. Lean back and unwind with a cuppa while your hosts entertain you with their favourite Dublin anecdotes as you traverse through this charming city.

It's not a fully guided tour, so there's ample opportunity for you and your companions to engage in a bit of natter and catch up. This isn’t just afternoon tea; it’s afternoon tea done the Irish way.

Die Atmosphäre war einfach toll.die Guids sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Dad Essen und der Tee.waren fantastisch.

Ein rundum gelungener Ausflug. Das Essen war lecker. Getränke so viel man wollte. Das Ambiente, die Ausstattung und Aufmachung des Busses sehenswert. Und das Personal unübertroffen freundlich und zuvorkommend.

War nett und sicher sehr bemüht, aber wir beide hatten als einzige eine kleine Sitzbank zusammen welche sehr wenig Platz bot!! Die anderen Gäste hatten jedenfalls immer nur eine Person auf den Bänken mit selber Größe!!

Why you’ll love this…

Take a step back in time with this vintage tea trip
Enjoy afternoon tea the Irish way
Soak up the nostalgia with toe-tapping jazz

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

€2 surcharge for gluten-free, dairy free and vegan options

Know in advance:

Please select the VIP ticket option for the front facing seats on the upper deck. There are 4 of these seats available
Infants and children (0-10) must be accompanied by an adult
This tour does provide halal, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options
Customers with any dietary requirements must email the tour provider at least 48 hours in advance otherwise, a traditional portion will be provided

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Drinks
Guided tour
Water
Afternoon tea
Panoramic bus tour

What’s not included

Alcoholic drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

St. Kevin's Bus to Glendalough - Bus Stop, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at St Kevins Bus Stop, Stephen's Green North. Please note that the bus is on a strict timetable and cannot wait for latecomers, so please arrive at least fifteen minutes before scheduled departure .

Provider

Vintage Tea Trips

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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4.5/5

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4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

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4.7/5

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3 stars (1)

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M
marion
Traveled with family
August 29, 2025
5
United States of America
Die Atmosphäre war einfach toll.die Guids sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Dad Essen und der Tee.waren fantastisch.
S
Sandra
Traveled with family
August 19, 2024
5
United States of America
Ein rundum gelungener Ausflug. Das Essen war lecker. Getränke so viel man wollte. Das Ambiente, die Ausstattung und Aufmachung des Busses sehenswert. Und das Personal unübertroffen freundlich und zuvorkommend.
K
Klaus
Traveled as a couple
September 2, 2023
3.4
United States of America
War nett und sicher sehr bemüht, aber wir beide hatten als einzige eine kleine Sitzbank zusammen welche sehr wenig Platz bot!! Die anderen Gäste hatten jedenfalls immer nur eine Person auf den Bänken mit selber Größe!!