Royal London Bus Tour & Afternoon Tea at The Rubens

Explore London’s royal landmarks on a shared panoramic coach tour with an English-speaking Blue Badge guide. Combine guided sightseeing with an independent afternoon tea, giving you time to relax over sandwiches, scones and pastries.

• Discover London’s history with audio commentary available in Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese and Korean
• Savor scones with homemade seasonal preserves, lemon curd and clotted cream
• Choose from black, green, white and herbal teas to accompany your afternoon spread

Itinerary

1. Board at Victoria Coach Station from 08:30 for departure at 09:00.
2. See Westminster Abbey and Big Ben on a panoramic drive through London with your guide.
3. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. If the ceremony is not taking place there, see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
4. Finish the guided Royal London tour at the Evan Evans Tours office before your afternoon tea.
5. Enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens at the Palace. This independent visit follows directly after the guided tour.
6. End at The Rubens at the Palace around 14:00. The finish time varies depending on how long you choose to enjoy your afternoon tea.

What's Included

• English-speaking Blue Badge guide
• Coach transport with free Wi-Fi and USB charging
• Personal audio headset and multilingual audio commentary
• Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel; the menu varies with the season and ingredient availability

Important details

• Ages 3+ only
• Student tickets require a valid ID
• Children aged 3–16 receive the children's afternoon tea menu
• Share any allergies or dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance, including requests for vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free afternoon tea
• The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, subject to availability
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure