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    2.8 (142 reviews)
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    Margarita K.

    Perfect activity for a mother-daughter date!! This was my mom's birthday gift to me last year, and we had an absolute blast. The inside of the bus is pink and covered in flowers, so we literally felt like fairies the entire time. It's an especially fun experience if you're visiting D.C. from out of town, since the route takes you past all the iconic landmarks. The tour guide does a great job sharing history and fun facts while keeping everything light and entertaining. The singer on the bus is PHENOMENAL and even gave me a Happy Birthday serenade LOL - truly made my day. I will say, if you're expecting Michelin-level food or an abundant tea service, this might not be it. For the price, I did wish the food and tea were a bit more elevated. That said, when you factor in the city tour, live musical entertainment, amount of food, and the adorable pink cups you get to keep, it's a really cute experience and definitely worth doing for the one time! Pro-tip: dress up nice to really feel the high-tea vibes!! Many people were even wearing fascinators!

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    Jasmine M.

    We decided to take my mom to the Tea Around Town Bus tour for her birthday celebration and was quite disappointed. We purchased the Lux package totaling $153 per ticket. The tour was supposed to be 75 mins and only was under one hour. We were informed the bus leaves promptly at 5pm however we did not take off until 5:17pm. We arrived back at our pickup location at 6:08pm which was not 75 mins. Additionally, during the bus tour the audio was not working so where we were sitting (in the back) could not hear. Also, we did not get through all the teas and teas that were offered were not hot. The host was very nice and sweet and she kept apologizing however my mom did enjoy the experience and ambiance. This is just a heads up if you want to experience an actual tea party I would suggest exploring other options. Hopefully, these concerns are addressed for other people interested in purchasing tickets.

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    Rebekah V.

    Waited 2 hours for the bus to arrive, it was extremely hot inside, we didnt get a tour guide, and food was sub-par.

    Pictured is the tumbler used to pour a sample of the tea.
    Candle P.

    Save your money, do not go to Tea Around Town. It is a rip off, safety issues and stale/ spoiled food. You only will only receive sample portions of the 5 teas offered and it is poured into a tumbler. Not even a cute tea cup for "Tea Around Town" to enjoy. The last sample of tea was pour as we exited the bus. The steps to enter the bus is unsafe and narrow. We had to hoist our senior aunt up the steps. Totally unsafe. We also found a lock of hair on one of our deserts and the host attempted to replace the single dessert with the hair on it and not the entire tray. I could go on and on about our experience but i think you get my drift. Do not waste your money. We were not even on the bus for the 75 minutes for the luxe package. We attended on April 18th @ 5:45pm in case the owner cares.

    Esther A.

    The bad: The bus was dirty, bathroom didn't work, mic for the tour didn't work, and the tea was lukewarm with little option to add to it (no milk). Also also not enough tea. Just a sip at most. We paid to have 5 tastings and had 3 tea tasting. I asked for another cup and was assured I'd receive it but then the tour ended and the server never came back. The good: the tour guide was really sweet and trying her best. The server was kind as well. In short this is a tourist trap and not worth the coin (100+$).

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    Danielle G.

    It was a cold and windy day and the bus arrived 42 minutes after the recommended arrival time for guests. After waiting 20 minutes on the bus a text was sent saying the bus was 10 minutes away, it took them 22 additional minutes to arrive. After arriving, we then had to wait in the cold for an additional 5 minutes while the team "prepared". You are forced to download an app to obtain tickets and the. As you enter the bus you don't need the ticket just need to give your name. Tables were assigned which was nice, but it would be nice to customize your menu. The food was typical tea food, everything was edible except the deviled egg. There are really no kid friendly option, so for kids to pay full price it seems like an excessive costs. Based on the tardiness, everyone should have been upgraded to the luxe package. The microphone was not working majority of the time so we could not hear what was being said most of the time. If I had never been to DC I would be disappointed to miss the fun facts. Tziah was great and had great energy, but it wasn't enough to make up for the experience. We were promised 5 tea tastings and we only received 4 the last one was stepping off the bus so no sugar or other additions available. Pros: The bus did have a nice bathroom, nice decor, cup to keep as a souvenir. I would only participate again if it were free or the company reconciled for the poor service.

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    Tamika D.

    Our boarding time was 2:30pm and the bus arrived 30 minutes late!! By the time we got seated it was 3:30pm before we finally pulled off. We had other things planned for our day that got derailed. On to the appetizers and the conditions on the bus. It was SO hot on the bus everyone was asking for water instead of the hot tea they were planning to serve. The water was served in glass bottles but that even arrived room temperature. The appetizers consisted of deviled eggs, mini tuna or chicken salad, cucumber, and egg salad sandwiches which with the heat didn't look safe to eat! Even the pastries were melting. That's how hot it was on the bus! We were told the air conditioning was on but we never felt a breeze! The pastries at the bottom of the tier were just ok. The tour had no guidance so we had to figure out what we were looking at on our own. The best thing was our server Dia who was that pleasant and very apologetic about the conditions and the cold sparkling apple cider and tea that was served thank goodness! Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere. It wasn't worth $105 a person.

    Us waiting for 2 hours before the bus could depart due to delays and equipment failures.

    Extremely disappointed with our Tea Around Town DC experience on April 3 with TopView Sightseeing. My daughter and I drove nearly 3 hours to Washington, DC for what was supposed to be a special cherry blossom and monuments tea tour, only to arrive and find the bus broken down. The driver was outside trying to repair the air conditioning while on WhatsApp receiving instructions. We arrived at 5:20 PM for a scheduled 5:30 PM departure, but the bus did not return for boarding until around 7:15 PM after multiple delay text messages. When we finally boarded, the conditions were unacceptable: * The air conditioning was still not working properly, and the bus was extremely hot inside * My daughter became lightheaded from the heat * The restroom was unsanitary, with no running water, little soap, and no paper towels * The food had clearly been sitting in excessive heat -- the chocolate mousse was melting and the lobster smelled spoiled * The scanner for ticket check-in was broken, causing further delays For health and safety reasons, we had to leave after boarding and could not take the tour. What makes this even more frustrating is that I have attempted to contact customer support 4-5 times through their website with no meaningful response. This was an unacceptable and poorly managed experience, especially for something marketed as a premium sightseeing event. I cannot recommend this tour based on what we experienced.

    Pili S.

    I'm not a tea party kind of girl but I have friends who are. And just in case I have to answer a question in " Never Have Ever" or an ice breaker bingo game..I got it covered. Boarding begins in front of the National Archive Center. The pink tea party theme is evident throughout the bus. The narrated tour drives near the most iconic places like the Lincoln Memorial, White House, etc. Once the tour begins an staffer begins pouring teas into a cup that will be your to take home. They come by with about 5 teas throughout so you could sample them all. There are 3-tiered trays on the table and it allows one sample per person of each bite. It's more than enough in my opinion. Guests can dress as tea partied as they want or come as casual as they want. Dressing up with hats or " fasteners" as I learned enhances the fun and experience. Most importantly, sharing your experience with friends and family makes it worthwhile. There were a couple of men on the tour with their families. They survived! I observed more men on the next scheduled tour. Father/daughter activity? You'd definitely score brownie points with this one if your daughter or granddaughter is into this type of thing. The tour is about an hour and you have the rest of the day to explore DC!

    Paulina A.

    If you're looking for a cute, different way to explore Washington DC, Tea Around Town is such a vibe. You hop on a luxury bus and enjoy a full afternoon tea experience while sightseeing iconic DC landmarks like the Capitol, White House, and monuments. This is the perfect opportunity to wear the feminine fancy outfit in your wardrobe. Freshly brewed teas, finger sandwiches, pastries, desserts. All while cruising through the city. It's perfect for girls' day, birthdays, date night, or when you just want to romanticize your life a little.

    Stacy A.

    What a fun idea and I'm so glad my friends and did this fun activity! We had a nice table above the driver and the food was waiting for us as we sat down. I'd give the food about a 5/10 - good selection but very bare minimum. The sweets were not that good. I felt a little let down with the tea situation.. they walk around throughout the trip and offer you a tiny bit of tea. We had them stop by 4 times and they poured a different flavor each time (you don't get to choose). One of them was completely cold although was supposed to be warm. I would like this more if they just have you one full pour of the flavor you want. I wanted to catch up with friends but that was a little difficult over the singing, talking and clapping going on. I do understand this is a sight seeing tour and I appreciated the call out to the tour sights but there was too much sound and noise going on the whole tour. The tour guide has a great voice but at times I just wanted a break to have a conversation with my friends at my table! I think this is a great idea just think there are some execution improvements that can be made to step this up a notch!

    Janay S.

    Where do I even start.... The Good It was a beautiful day in DC and I was so excited to take this trip to celebrate my friend's 50th birthday! Everyone was so nicely dressed and the bus was decorated to match the theme. The staff was welcoming and described each sight that we passed. The Bad There was a discrepancy with another group which caused the bus to leave about 20 minutes late. The lady from that group made an announcement about not being sat together. The staff attempted to accommodate. Then the air condition seemed to stop working as we got further in the trip and it was hot on the bus. The Ugly The food needs improvement (excluding a few items and the desserts). I wasn't expecting the best, but for the price point it should be edible. The sandwiches were stale and tasted like they had been sitting out. You get a small drop of about four different teas in your souvenir mug. The mocktail had a familiar taste like communion juice. Please get a new vendor immediately or lower the price and allow patrons to bring their own food and drinks. In conclusion This is a tourist trap. The price is not worth the tour and food. It's a cute idea, but without the changes, it's a money grab.

    Cathy H.

    What a cute business idea! I love going to tea parlors and this is such a unique and inventive idea. It is a mix of tea tasting, listening to live singing and entertainment as well as a tour around DC. I highly recommend this and it was so much fun to do with girlfriends.

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