Well for starters the bus arrived late and pushed the arrival/ start time back. When we got on to the bus there was a safety hazard with the steps they were already steep but also at the top you could possibly trip. Also when the host gave the introduction he said "If you don't like it the door is down there." He also said "If you fall down you will be on world star." An as we were departing from the bus we didn't even get to go boxes until someone asked. Over all the food was mid . The tumblers we got to take with us were dirty & so were the tables and floors etc. But otherwise the experience was nice along with the whole aesthetic. read more

Maybe I had my expectations too high, however I don't think so. I booked and received and email that the day got cancelled and they would book me for another day or refund me. Thankfully we were able to rebook as we were celebrating a birthday and she really wanted to do this. The address in the link is WRONG! It takes to you to a location that is not the pick up spot and when you but in Traders Vs it wants to take you inside the Hilton, however if you just keep walking down the side walk of John Portman and the pick up is on the side of the parking garage across the street from Traders Vic's. We were able to spot a bunch of ladies dressed for tea all looking lost, hence we knew we were in the right place. The bus pulled up and having VIP meant absolutely nothing as everyone boarded the bus and you were told what table to sit at as you checked in. All seating was on top with the VIP being towards the back of the bus. Apparently they knew that someone was lost because we waited beyond the take off time for folks to show up. There wasn't much instruction given like today you will be tasting ALL the teas as we come around and give you a sip (literally a sip) ~ no sugar or honey or milk on the table. Asked for sugar as was given two packets. The food was meh . . . I can't say it was worth upgrading to the VIP as we left numerous things untouched. Nothing was mentioned as far as what we were having. It was wrapped in plastic and we unwrapped it and dug in. The placemats serve a purpose and we need more placemats or y'all need to rethink the table coating because anything not on the placemat will slide away. No rinsing cups between drinks so sip up even if you didn't like what was served. We were offered left over tea when we left but it was first come, first serve. I had expected more insight to the places we were passing by, instead I got A LOT of singing. At one point t I had to ask the significance of a statue as was met with "it really isn't important" - we approached Centennial Park and I had to let my guest know as the host was busy taking selfies with guest. I feel like we finished faster than what we had anticipated and it left me feeling like a rushed experience versus a nice tea. The food was lackluster and these extra bites didn't seem to equate to what we paid for. There were items online (such as the deviled egg) that we didn't get and we were told that the menu is t always the same. So I can say this with confidence, been there done that, got me once, won't get me again. read more

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The bus was beautifully decorated inside and out. The stairway up is narrow and not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. While we had the Luxe package, we didn't receive all the promised menu items: the deviled egg basket, caviar, red velvet cake, emerald dream, and preserve variety. The chicken salad was so dry it crumbled off the bread. The lobster roll had no flavor. Inasmuch as it would have been nice to have salt and pepper, there is the likelihood of things sliding on the table. So we had to keep our drinks on the placemats and individually request sugar. A Bridgeton like experience was offered. Two people worked the tea: one served and one sang and gave limited tour guide information. We left late and came back early. The tour guide was singing and taking pictures for people and overlooked sites on the tour to include Centennial park. I recommend they play the Bridgeton soundtrack and have the guide focus more on providing information versus singing. The website link sends you to the NW address despite the actual location being at NE. The bus stops across from the Trader Vic's sign which is around the side of the Hilton. This is why past reviewers have missed the bus. read more

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We went on this trip celebrate my BFF' s birthday. First the bus was an hour late, it had no air. We sat at the very last seat and it felt like we were on the motor. The host is supposed to MC the tour and the microphone did not work. I'm not sure if this is supposed to work this way, but this was terrible. The amount of the money I paid for this trip, it should not be this bad. I would not recommend it. read more

Check real reviews and not social media. -Bus was 45 minutes late -No heat on bus -Tour only 60 minutes (not 75) -No entertainment -No tour guide -One host serving everyone -Did not receive the food nor tea advertised (looked as though they grabbed items from a local grocery store) -Food was cold and hard read more

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I've ridden the bus a few times, and the experience is okay. Something to do in Atlnata. I will say, the first impression the bus was an hour and a half late and the food was cold, and then we only had 30 minutes to rush through the ride. The second time was better, we went for a Masquerade . The food and seasonal treats were tasty as well! 3rd experience it was pouring rain, and rain actually came through the top above our seat so we were a little wet during the ride. The 4th and final time I went with my daughter and that was the best experience we had. The bus was on time, the menu had changed a bit and was delicious. Also our MC was with both hilarious and entertaining. She brought all the vibes on the bus, and engaged us all. Even let my daughter sing. It was a great time. Our experience has progressively gotten better, and I would recommend it to others. I'd say don't let one bad experience deter you. Park across the street from Centennial Park (you can purchase it through Groupon for cheaper than at the lot). read more

Tea Around Town - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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They changed the location of the pickup at the last minute, and it was to an intersection. No real address was provided. When I tried to call, it's just an automated voice saying to look online. We never made it to the bus because we couldn't find the pickup location. Even asked local police, and they told us we were in the right location that Tea Around Town provided, but there was no one there. What a waste of money. Definitely want a refund, but shocker, no refunds! Would NOT recommend! read more

This was a horrible experience, because we didn't get the opportunity to experience it!!!The weather was the only saving grace for this day. Pick up spot is a Centennial Olympic Park.... that comes with having to paying to park. Our tour was at 2:30pm, we all there 2:31. Cross the street, see all the ladies looking oh so cute(tea party ready). The part of the park they choice for pickup was good, nice amount of seating. Talking to some of the ladies, we discovered they were still there for the 12:30pm bus(Houston we have a problem). 10mins. in my homegirl gets a email, letting her know there running behind and now to arrive 3pm, that wasn't bad so we proceeded to take pictures. Bus arrives at 3:07pm.... Great(so we think). We proceed to the business, the the young man make the announcement he would only be allowing 12:30pm riders aboard. Downhill it goes! The young man handled it all very well, because ladies were coming at him from every direction...lol. Though not funny in the moment...he was just as lost and had just told on the ride over he was to only take 12:30pm tickets, eventhough he was the 2:30pm bus hostess. The bus driver then proceeds to open his door and tell us, the other bus is having mechanical issues and possibly would be arriving by 4ish but couldn't guarantee it. Upset, irritated, and frustrated, we never got the opportunity to take the tour. Getting a refund wasn't a problem, once we got to talk to someone(thank God) but everyone was out of unnecessary money for parking. Later learned that things like this had become common for this experience. As for our group, the thrill is gone and we will not be giving it a try again. Hope for those who gives it a try, you get the opportunity to partake in the experience, unlike we did. read more

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I wish I could rate this even lower. This bus is the scammiest of scams. They picked us up an hour late. The food was pathetic. The tea was cold. There's no music, no tour guides. If you're considering doing this, I would strongly suggest you just set $100 bill on fire instead. read more

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As promised. I will report back that they did not give me any issues with the refund.

Initially I started this review, fresh off the bus. And gave it a 1 star. But now that I've thought it thru, I realize some grace should. Tickets start off at around $70. The luxe ticket starts at $99. I suggest the luxe, but not needed. The only difference is the menu. Honestly, you don't realize you're missing anything. NOTE: they say to arrive early. At least 15 min. Parking: across the street starts at $20 an hour. Next option is 11 hours $30+. They do not vouch for anything. Our reservation was at 4:30. We didn't get on the bus until after 6:30 and waited in the rain. Thank goodness we paid for 11 hours. Once you get on the bus, it was amazing. The host and waitstaff were amazing. Informational, and very entertaining. The host sang beautifully. Food was as described. If you're expecting the rosé to be alcoholic, don't. And the tea is not sweetened. The only one I liked was the hibiscus tea. I enjoyed the experience mainly because of me. I had fun dressing for the event and the pretty ambiance. Lovely. Oh and there is a restroom on the bus. Think elevated port o potty. Work on the times and communicating delays. read more

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This was such a cute experience. I went with a group of friends for a Bachelorette celebration. Everyone on the bus looked so cute. The hostess on the tour kept us entertained with singing, story telling, and telling facts around the city. The teas were lovely, we had chai, earl grey, apple, ginger bread, and breakfast tea. The only condiments for the teas were sugar or honey though. The pastries and sandwiches were okay. I enjoyed the salmon and the mushrooms crostini. We did the luxe experience and many of the so called luxe snacks were not included on our tower and there was explanation of the items included that were different from what's listed on the website. For example we were supposed to have a caviar item but it was not included. Also there were no lux teas offered. Overall I enjoyed the experience but for me I would have liked more tea condiments and better tasting and quality snacks. read more

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Let me start by saying I was excited to dress up cute and have this experience. Our tour was to start at 12 pm and we were asked to get there at 11:45. We waited with some of the staff who scanned our tickets. By 12:15 there was still no bus!! Apparently the bus broke down. It didn't arrive until 1pm and we weren't let on until about 1:15. This put a damper on the experience. On the bus the experience was good. The food was about as expected for this type of tour however we DID NOT receive the tumblers as they said the shipment didn't arrive. The teas were not good bring honey/sugar!!! The singer was great. Overall the tour was cool but the tardiness and lack of receiving the tumblers made the experience feel bootleg. read more

Tea Around Town - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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1. Direction to the pick up point correct address would help address listed was 5 blocks away from actual pickup and no one was available to talk with or get directions 2. Bus was dirty outside and inside a tour bus needs clean windows 3. Tour route everything hidden behind trees 4. Tour guide sang instead of telling us the sites and he didn't sing that well 5. Sandwiches were stale, scones stale and the tea was warm tea which should have been chilled 6. Decor needed refreshing flower old and dirty looking 7. Not worth the money read more

I am highly upset! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ITS A SCAM! I had family fly in town and this was supposed to be apart of our itinerary. However when arriving to the exact location on the instruction there was noooo bus/double decker/tour bus in site! On top of it being a holiday weekend I can tell another big event was going where the streets were flooded with ppl but no bus matching the description in the instructions. No one dressed in the attire they described! NONE OF THE ABOVE. You can't contact a soul for information or instructions but they insure you won't get your money back if you miss the bus. I wasn't 15 minutes early but at least 5-10 mins early for sure. I wouldn't give a star if I coulddddd. I WANY OUR MONEY BACK read more

We enjoyed ourselves . The food could have been better & more tea poured into our cups . The tables need to be wiped down more . The price is too high for the experience . Ride was about an hour . The bus was on time . The workers were great & the singing was great as well . read more

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We drove 8 hours for this - from FL to ATL. Tix say arrive 15 min early for boarding. Keep in mind that there is no signage at park indicating bus pickup but it's located in front of the park across / near Waffle House. Tour time was 2:30pm, Monday 2/17. Bus didn't get there until 2:40pm-ish. Bus staff said there was an issue with the driver so we had a substitute driver. Hint: Luxe and normal ticket is seated on the same sky deck -- Only real difference is that luxe gets a few other items on the tray of food. We got the luxe offering and had the lobster roll in ours which was tasty. All food is preset at the tables. When staff made it around with tea, we were served tea samples meaning enough for a sip size tasting since 7 teas were being offered. The food was ok. Keep in mind that they don't offer GF or other food accommodations as I called prior given I'm GF and not eating meat. It's ok because my friend and I exchanged some of the sandwich offerings. read more

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It was one horribly managed tour with such subpar service and food provided. First off they arrived 1.5 hours late and kept pushing the time by 30 mins each time. Highly unprofessional to send one way text at 3 PM saying we will be late by 30 mins. Then again at 3:30 the same text. And when they showed up at 4 the prep was pathetic, with no silverware and napkins on the table, cupcakes looked like Publix ones. Even though I requested all vegetarian while booking there were meat sandwiches in the plates on our reserved table. Teas were listed to be 5 varieties and they brought only 2 out that too after half the food was eaten. So bad that it lasted like boiled water. They didn't even do the full 1.5 hrs on the bus and dropped us back a little before 5. Complete disappointment all thru. Pls stay out of this scam! Go to The Ginger Room instead for a proper afternoon tea experience. read more

The concept is really cute and it was fun to get dressed up for a luxury tea experience. However, the cons outweigh the pros and this was definitely NOT luxury. The check-in person was nice and the singer was very sultry and had a great voice. As for the cons as they are plentiful: This is not worth $95. We opted for the petite option which includes macaroons, sandwiches, and tea. I found the macaroons to be good however. The tea came by very infrequently and maybe in 2 oz pours and one of the servers wasn't friendly. The food options were mediocre for the cost - and weren't high quality options. The concept of a tour and entertainment is amazing. Where this tour lacks is the sound system was inadequate rendering one unable to hear the tour in question. The music plays while the tour guide narrates, so it's extremely DIFFICULT to hear. I would have loved to learn more about the city, but couldn't. Other things of note: Servers hair was long. When dealing with food and a luxury experience, Uniforms should be neat (both servers had stains on their clothing) and their hair was long and not pulled back. When I used to serve at restaurants we were required to pull our hair back and have it neat so it wouldn't get into guests foods. Ultimately, while cute and a wonderful concept, the experience is sorely lacking and NOT LUXURY. There are a ton of tea spots in Atlanta that are a better value at the same price point that offer a truly differentiated and luxurious experience. read more

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My daughter and I were so excited to experience this activity. It was not a negative experience; however, the bus arrived over 15 minutes late to our pickup location (which was literally just a spot on the sidewalk with no signage of any kind) and then we were made to wait an additional 10-12 minutes in the Atlanta afternoon heat before being invited in the bus. (No apologies offered, by the way). There was only one server - not his fault, of course - and it was his second day on the job. Positively, the teas were nice and the food was pretty good. Although our server was obviously a little overwhelmed, he (Lee) did a good job! Oh, and we were delivered back to our drop off location less than an hour after starting the tour and we were promised one more different tea that we didn't receive. As cute a concept as it is, I don't think I can recommend - at least not this particular location. read more

I was not pleased. Our bus tour was with Atlanta tour. On May 12th. at 12 noon. We tried to get on bus but told they was there for the 1130am. Then our bus was an hour late. We had elderly people in my group that needed to use the bathroom. The music was not working and his microphone didn't work and he didn't feel like screaming. Someone asked for more water across from me and he finally came back with a bottle of water. The first was was a very small bottle I tried to call first thing Monday morning but got no answer. I thought about reporting you to channel 2 new and The better burr service. I know it is just a matter of time before this business is out of business. After reading the reviews it looks like management is not aware of what is going on their business. read more

Do NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! I'm reaching out regarding a very disappointing experience we had during your tour service, which I booked for my sister's 40th birthday. I chose this experience because it appeared classy and seemed like something we would truly enjoy, but unfortunately it fell far below expectations. Our scheduled time was 3:00 PM, and as instructed on your website, we arrived 15 minutes early. However, we were not able to board the bus until 4:00 PM. During that entire hour, we received no updates or communication regarding the delay. Once we finally boarded, the experience continued to decline. Our seats were dirty, and staff had nothing appropriate to clean them with other than a glass-cleaner wipe. The table and plates were also unclean. The food was hard and tasted as though it had been sitting out for hours. The chosen tour route was unpleasant as well. Additionally, the tour guide had noticeable body odor and repeatedly sang loudly over guests, which made it difficult to enjoy the experience at all. The overall condition and atmosphere were so unpleasant that we chose to leave midway through the tour. I'm sad to say the least. I had hoped this would have been a celebratory experience. Instead, left feeling depleted. I will be asking for my money back, sadly, I'm sure that will be unsuccessful. read more

Our bus was on time. Staff was nice but sloppy dressed and rushed. We had the luxe package and many items not there. Scones were dry and crumbly- not fresh. Due to the seafood smell when you got on the bus- maybe consider another menu type for small spaces. We got hardly a good serving of tea. I have done many high teas and walked away full and pleased. Not here. Called out 2 historical sites. I think ATL needs more. read more

Tea Around Town - Luxe package high tea - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Horrible experience. food was cold, tasted awful, the staff was overwhelmed between singing and serving they did both poorly. The bathroom had no soap to wash your hands, the bus is not clean, the flowers are fake and faded. it looks good on picture, but the service is horrible, the sandwiches were so not fresh and the scones and cornbread crambled, so dry and yuk!!!! will never go there again!!!! do not recommend read more

The concept is great. For an hour, maybe 90 minutes you get to drink tea, eat little sandwiches while riding around Atlanta. First, the bus was hot! They could have given us little hand fans. Second, the food was ok, not abundant. And the tea, several rose, hibiscus and such all had sugar so it was not an option to have sugar free. Third, they could have driven by Atlanta sites and give a brief history of the location. read more

December 2025 AWFUL EXPERIENCE!!! We had a tour scheduled for 12:00 PM on December 28, but the tour never happened. The bus was repeatedly delayed and ultimately never showed up. Patrons called the business, but no one from Tea Around called, texted, or emailed to explain what happened with the tour. Terrible business and extremely unprofessional.After making several phone calls I was able to speak to an agent for a refund. read more

Horrible experience. If I could give this company negative stars, I absolutely would. First, the bus was over two hours late, so they had people standing out in the cold and wind for hours with no way to contact anyone. Then, the menu online is NOT what you actually receive. This pitiful plate was what was served for four people at the outrageous price of $400! Next, the whole "tour guide" claim is a joke. Our server hid downstairs most of the trip. And to round it all off, the bus was utterly disgusting. I've reached out to the company multiple times with no reply. Don't book this, save your money. Such a disappointment. read more

Tea Around Town - Trash, mold, sticky goo - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Tea around town is a great way to see Houston downtown area. I know the area, just was a good treat to send time with my Mom and my mother -in law. I would say the only take away was the pick up location. I would be better if it was around a park to have somewhere to sit and to maintain the bus exterior with a good washing. read more

Tea Around Town - Best experience ever!!!! - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The whole experience was radically sub-par and mediocre. The food was mid along with the tea. The only exceptional thing was the service on our bus. They deserve 5/5 stars. The bus was late, the ride was shaky and uncomfortable. For the price you pay, it's definitely not worth it. We also had to reschedule for an emergency and they charged us 50%, which for an already expensive experience.. I found that ridiculous. Save ur coins read more

Tea Around Town - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I expected a guided tour. It was not. I did not go on the Tea tour for the tea and finger sandwiches, nor would i have paid $85 to ride around on a bus eating them (no napkins or eating utensils; luckily I brought my own). I wanted to see the historical sites of the city and thought this would be an excellent way to do that. I was wrong. Since the ride was not curated I have no idea if we even passed by the sites listed on their website. I saw the Fox Theater and another passenger pointed out Ebenezer Baptist Church just as we passed it. That's it! If you want to try 4 teas riding on a bus with your friends this is for you. I was disappointed! NOT FOR ME. read more

The bus was canceled because the bus broke down, and we were promised new tickets, but never got them. You can't get anyone on the phone and no one responds to emails. I had to dispute the charges through my Credit Card company read more

So much to say but not enough time. We all saw the reviews but I found it hard to believe all of the issues, especially around management and logistics given I had spoken to two people who did the tea a year ago and they did not complain at all. They said they had a great time. So it seems as though these issues are more recent. We arrived between 1130 and 11:45 AM. We received two texts about the late arrival of the 12 o'clock bus. Our bus did not arrive until after the 1130 tour came and went. We waited until 1 PM. Then after standing in line instead of ensuring that everyone who had the Petit versus the LUXE menu was properly placed, they put us in the wrong locations. We bought our tickets separately, but certain people had the wrong menu items. They did not check our tables properly. Also people who had the LUXE menu did not get their upgraded drink in my party. Then you can tell that the buses were much older because the sound system was not working and even when they tried to fire it up, we were almost halfway into the tour. So the waiter MC had to shout and we missed many key landmarks. Also, one of my guest in my party brought it to my attention that we did not pass by the MLK Center, which meant that they were probably rushing because they were late. The scones were cold, but I don't like scone so I didn't expect much. The food quality needs to improve and there was a lot of background drama according to the MC. He said " you should've gotten five teas, but I didn't want to get into that drama." Why should we pay for drama $80 with the expectation that you have an organized elegant tea? The purpose of high tea is to have a sample of all teas offered in your menu and the food items are a lesser part. So unfortunately, most of us (party of 8) will not return, nor will encourage our friends to attend until these issues are resolved immediately management. Management: Please pay more closely attention to the reviews and notice the patterns. Have a step back approach and do an assessment with the staff, food quality, also with the capabilities of the bus schedule. Mediocrity is unacceptable. I don't blame the waiter staff or the servers. They were trying to make the best out of a disorganized situation. We entertained ourselves because we are close as friends and family. But for that money, we could've done this at a high tea room. read more

February 28th we went to Atlanta to ride the Tea Around Town bus, we were all so excited we had seen the advertisement on facebook, it looked beautiful and fun. But it was far from it, when we got on the bus we were told the bathroom does not work. He told us where our seat was located when we got to our seat the sandwiches on the tray looked like someone had taken a bite off and put it back, and had been sitting for awhile, the bread was stale. We were concerned that the food would make us sick, so we chose not to eat it. There was no entertainment or any tour around town because he said the speaker was busted, plus he was the only one working and he could not serve the tea and give a tour. It was not his fault but we wasted five hundred dollars. The Health Department should be notified of no restroom working and you can not wash your hands. read more

I had a really fun experience with my friends. Our hostess sang a bunch of songs and gave us a tour around Atlanta. She shared a lot of interesting facts and kept us engaged. Service was definitely the highlight of the experience. The food was okay, and we enjoyed the tea, but for $99 I think some part of the experience should have been more, whether it was the length of the trip or more tea. If the price of the experience was lower I would recommend it, but it is currently too expensive for me to tell other people to go. My friends and I had fun because we were together and got cute pictures...but we could have done that anywhere. read more

Tea Around Town - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Oh where do I start.. My husband purchased the Lux Package for my Birthday we drove 3 hours..to celebrate on the tea around town tour..@ 2;30 we arrived at the 131 John Portman Blvd NE Atlanta address at 1:15pm.our GPS directions took us right to it..We sat waiting in our car the parking garage looked very unsafe..2 ladies pulls up and asks if we were going on the tour we said yes and they left..I'm sure do to the parking garage looked unsafe..no one else came.so I decided to google the the tea around town website and it gave us 212 centennial Olympic Park address ..the landmark was next to the Waffle House we had paid $30 bucks to park at the John Portman address ..we arrived at the centennial address at 2:00pm and the parking Attendant said we where at the right address and our GPS said it was the pickup point ..we had to pay another $30 bucks ..we waited and waited we tried reaching out through via email and the phone number we got no response..We stopped a police officer and asked him..we gave him the information and he ..Told us he would give us a ride to the John Portman address ..and help us find the bus stop..We didn't see anyone he stopped another tour bus ..and asked had they seen the bus she said she hadn't see it either..it was2:40 pm so the police officer took us back to our vehicle and he kept saying he was sorry..My Birthday started off Bad .. We went to our hotel at the Westin and everyone kept asking where we're coming from or going because we looked so Amazing in our pink attire..I just broke down and cried our concierge was absolutely amazing ..She made sure all of our reservations was confirmed..And she research and got my husband some information on the next Tea around town tour..I kept trying to contact the franchise No Answers..My husband and our Concierge helped my husband book another surprise tour for me and him to give the Tea around town tour ..A second chance our 2nd tour was For July 7th at 12 noon our concierge made sure we arrived early ..to the pick up point which was the 212 centennial Olympic park it was next to the Waffle House address where we where at on the 5th of July.. we arrived at 11:15 Am and the staff at the Waffle House said we where also at the right pick up Address because they see the bus pick up people all the time ..so we stood and stood waiting ..And the cars was blowing their horns at us and asking to take our pictures because we looked so nice in the 90 degree hot weather..Around 11:40am 3 ladies shows up and was waiting on the bus also ..12pm came no bus one of the ladies called her friend that was at another area to see if the bus would show up there and it showed up late ..So we went running 3 to 4 blocks to catch the bus.. me and my husband is senior citizen and we wasn't in the best of shape..But the young ladies refused to leave us we finally arrived and..I told the bus driver the server and the tour guide what happened ..and I also asked if they had a direct phone number we could contact the main office..They said they didn't have one and they seemed to not care we spent $450 bucks for a big disappointment and unprofessional and organized Franchise .. I was considering to plan a trip for the ladies in my church and my nieces but I'm not going to subjected them to this type of unprofessional tour and we didn't even go to some of the tour Areas ..the tour guide said the streets was blocked off we was on the bus only for 1hr 35 minutes..Please read the reviews before you book your tickets and my Bank is looking into this matter for us ..and I think I'm going to contact the BBB Signed another disappointed customer ‍ read more

Lovely ladies in fancy dresses are a stand out in Centennial Park among tourists and folks hanging out. I went for a friend's birthday celebration. My first impression of this company made me a little cautious because there is no one to assist with questions and concerns regarding the seating when I tried to call to make my reservation. Everything is done through an email which once we were boarded we could tell that this is not the most efficient way to communicate because they had our party split with other people we didn't know. This was a bit annoying to try to fix once we arrived because they set the trays out for guests before boarding and they know who is supposed to sit where based on the price of the hors d'oeuvres they paid for which makes logistics a nightmare if there is a seating discrepancy. Maybe if you could speak to a human on the phone when booking this could be avoided. Also you cannot book the reservation as a single ticket. You have to purchase two tickets. Again....this could be a deterrent because the tickets are NOT cheap. Once I arrived at the pick up spot based on the parking location and GPS instructions there was a lady who was looking for guests standing near the park looking for people who could be dressed for the occasion. This made it easy to know exactly where the bus pick up would be. We waited around for about fifteen minutes before the bus arrived. It was such a pretty sight. There were actually two buses that pulled up at the same time. One bus was dropping off the 3 o'clock crowd. Once we were able to board, I was a little taken aback by the small and narrow steps that you had to take up to get into the seated area. We were in the top tier, but I was concerned by how much of a chore it was to get up the stairs with long dresses and some women wore heels. It definitely could be a hazard if you miss a step. I wondered if older people would be able to get up there. This would make me pause if I wanted to take my mother. Once we got upstairs and seated the decor was lovely. The pink and white seats were accented by flowers and a tray of finger sandwiches, scones, and small desserts sat on gold chargers with gold silverware wrapped in a pink napkin was displayed for the guests. One word of caution, I would recommend not going on this tour famished like I was with one cup of morning coffee because they only offer one or two portions per guest. For example, there were four tea sandwiches one was cucumber, one was tuna, and they had veggies with hummus. The dessert tray had two chocolate bite sized treats, two with marshmallows, and two macaroons. The bottom tray offer the scones. There were three offerings of different flavors of tea but you only received about 1/2 cup in the large souvenir cup. They did give us a bottle of water too. Once you ate your trays there was no more. If you were still hungry during the tour then you would have to wait until disembarked to have lunch somewhere else. The sandwiches were good. The teas were also good. I think the experience was overall good. It's a novelty time that would provide great memories. read more

Tea Around Town - Bus Tours Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

1-Star Review - Very Disappointing Experience I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Tea Around Town Atlanta, which was booked to celebrate my birthday on Sunday, February 8th. Unfortunately, this experience was nothing like what was advertised--especially considering my group purchased the Luxe package, the highest-priced option available. Originally, my tour was scheduled for January 25th (my birthday) but had to be rescheduled due to weather, which we completely understood. We rebooked for February 8th at 2:30 PM, expecting a smooth experience after already being flexible. The issues started 24 hours before the tour, when I received an email stating the departure time was changed to 3:00 PM due to operational logistics. While inconvenient, I accepted the change. On the day of the event, the booking was for 7 guests, though 6 attended due to a last-minute emergency. We arrived on time, but at 3:01 PM received a text saying the bus would depart in 15 minutes. After waiting longer, I contacted customer service at 3:29 PM and was told the bus was "eight minutes away." We didn't board until 3:45 PM. This meant standing outside in 45-degree, windy Atlanta weather, dressed up and in heels, with no seating, no shelter, no explanation, and no apology. Once onboard, things didn't improve. Our group was seated at two booths, and at one booth, a large portion of the food was knocked off the table. The waitress, Gabriel (who was not in proper uniform), cleaned it up but did not replace the food, even though it was the majority of that table's items. When asked about replacement food, we were told none was available. We were allowed to take food from an empty table, but it had less food and different items, which did not make up for what was lost. Despite booking the Luxe package, several advertised items were missing: No Rose mocktail tea Multiple savory items, sweets, and scones As for beverages, we received only three warm teas, two of which are not even listed on the company's website: mint green tea, mango tea, and apple cider tea. The tea was tasteless, clearly just boiled water with tea bags--no sugar, no enhancements. We had to ask for sugar packets, condiments, and paper towels. Service overall was slow, disorganized, and inattentive. Additionally, when the air conditioning was turned on, it was extremely loud and overpowered the host, making it difficult to hear her speak or entertain guests, which took away from the experience even more. The final disappointment was being told there were no to-go boxes available, meaning we couldn't take the food we paid for--especially frustrating given we purchased the top-tier package. This experience did not meet the standards promised and was a complete waste of money for what was supposed to be a special occasion. I do not recommend Tea Around Town Atlanta and will not be returning. read more

The bus was extremely delayed. I've been waiting for a half an hour in the pouring rain and still has not arrived.

Our group of 34 women was celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors, and this year, we chose to do something unique by taking the Tea Around Atlanta bus tour. From the moment we boarded until we disembarked, everything was exceptional. The service, entertainment, food, and driver were all courteous and professional, and the food was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! read more

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scam around town! booked a tour march 28th 530. tour canceled with no notice! no refund! nothing!!! tried several times to make contact and no response! read more