Ever had high tea in a bus, whilst driving around a city? Neither had we, until this trip! We've made a habit of high tea when traveling and this was easily the most unique experience we've had. It was the perfect amount of fancy and a little hillbilly feeling - a unique delightful combination! The bus is from the 60s and is totally decked out to look like a tea room. It's something peppa pig would ride on of and when she visits the Isle! The teas, coffee and juices were quite nice. We enjoyed some "Nosecco" (Non alcoholic prosecco) as part of ours and were quite happy with the purchase. There were half a dozen tea choices as well as Cadbury hot chocolate, which we all liked. Everything had a screw on lid in a cup we got to keep so there was minimal spillage and maximum memories! The selection of finger sammys, tea cakes and accouterments was quite nice. The passion fruit and mango mousse was the biggest crowd pleaser from the desserts, and the scones were as good as advertised- someone's mom taught them well....or the Irish equivalent of bisquick is solid! The tour took us around the city and while we don't remember a ton, we got an idea of some of the main spots to see, and learned that no one know why the doors around town are painted fun colors - perhaps it's just because they're fun! This was a great, unique experience and it is well worth doing by yourself, with friends or with a big group! read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was given this lovely experience for her birthed day. We had such a good time! We enjoyed a great pot of tea along with several sandwiches, scones, and pastries/cakes. The wonderful hostess, Aleks, made the trip memorable- she is quite a character. We took my Dad and he found it to be "splendid!" Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and enjoy an afternoon tea in a unique way. Worth it! Book online for reservations! The end. read more

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Our recent Vintage Tea Trip on Dublin's version of the Magical Mystery Tour Bus was deliberately scheduled on the day we landed from the USA. We figured that this ride would be fun, entertaining, delicious, and would keep us awake. At the end, this fun activity checked all the boxes. The hardest part was finding the pick up point, only because we were new to Dublin and using the phone for walking directions presented some challenges. But once there and boarded, we were off! We booked seats upstairs and front and facing forward. Our freshly baked scones and high tea treats were mighty tasty, with a choice of tea or coffee. Our guides were fun, friendly, and offered welcome insights (and humor) to our new vacation destination. It was all done in an hour and a half, and then we were off to the nearest pub for a "night cap" before an early bedtime. read more

Started on time! Delicious way to tour some major stops in Dublin and get some history of the city. Adam, Aaron, Nieve and Pat the bus driver were perfect guides and servers for this trip that took about 90 minutes. Much funner than the hop on hop off tour. The food and tea were tasty. read more

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Fun activity to do with both adults and kids. You get some great insights about Dublin while having tea and treats. Last for about an hour and a half. read more

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The Wheels On the Bus Go Round and Round, All Through The Town...this unique and delightful tea time was one of the biggest delights of my time in Dublin. The people were friendly (Hannah, Tony, Steve and Patrick) and the bites were tasty. I had the privilege of getting a seat on the top level and it allowed me to view Dublin from an elevated level. Our narrator, Tony, was especially enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the landscape and history of Dublin. I enjoyed a warm raison scone with Earl Grey tea and took lots of pictures. Hannah was especially helpful to recommend some nice places to eat around Dublin. Upon my departure, I thanked everyone and promised to come back some day for another ride. I will be recommending this event to all my friends who adore high tea and want to hop on the bus for some fun nibbles. If you are looking for a an afternoon of fun, hop on the bus and go round and round all through the town! read more

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We booked with Vintage Tea Trips during our vacation to Ireland. The sandwiches and desserts tasted good, but I was expecting there to be a little more food than there was. I had the Cadbury hot chocolate, and it was absolutely scalding hot even after giving it time to cool down, so my mouth was burnt afterwards which was a little frustrating. The music was fun and the bus itself was cute, and the staff was friendly. I appreciated the bits of information they provided about Dublin as we drove around, but I did expect more of a "tour", when we mostly chatted amongst ourselves as we drove through the city. read more

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What an amazingly fun, tasty experience! We were hosted to the tour in an adorable renovated 1961 London Bus by Anna, Hannah, and Selma. The teas and coffees were delicious along with the sandwiches, cakes, and other treats. They clearly separated everything out for our celiac daughters, on separate trays, plates, etc. The ride was fun and informative. What a fun way to spend an hour and get a fun meal, too! read more

Tasty food, delightful tea, and amazing staff! The atmosphere is perfect, and our host, Aaron, never failed to entertain. Would recommend!

We had a wonderful time on this fun and educational ride throughout Dublin. The ladies were so friendly. While driving around we were told about the history of Dublin. We had all the tea, coffee we wanted. We also received the cutest finger sandwiches and little pastries. Toward the end of the trip we received fresh out of the oven Irish scones along with clotted cream and Irish butter. The food was amazing. The girls serving us were the sweetest. The driver was amazing as well. read more

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Great way to see the city in a less touristy fashion. There was quite a bit of food so no need for lunch beforehand. The staff were all very personable and friendly. Highly recommend if you're visiting Dublin for the first time read more

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I was really looking forward to this. As a huge fan of afternoon tea and of traveling and tours this seemed like the perfect thing to take my daughter on to kick off her first trip to the UK. For sure I was not expecting the food and drinks situation to be excellent because its on a bus! I'd say it was above average as far as food quality. However, the clotted cream container contained cream that was curdled. ok, no biggie, we have five upcoming afternoon tees booked in London so I figured this wasn't a dealbreaker. Then when they brought the cups, they were dirty which was disappointing. Also, it was a warm day and we paid for the VIP seats in the front and there was heat blowing on our legs. Then, the very friendly guide announced that he wasn't going to guide us too much, but rather let people talk and chat with each other. So here was another thing that was a letdown because I really wanted to learn about the history of Dublin. I'm not saying it's not worth the experience, but it just wasn't the highlight I had expected. The bus is very cute, and it's a great concept so just go in with your eyes open. read more

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Adam, Betty and Patrick were wonderful. Nice little tour of Dublin while sipping on some good old Irish breakfast with scones and other assorted goodies! Would definitely recommend read more

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We had such an amazing time! The food was delicious, and the staff was lovely. Daniel was a pleasure to chat with, and Liam was the best driver. We got to see parts of Dublin. We had not yet seen with great information and a bit of humor. We had so much fun and would highly recommend this tour. read more

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My favorite part of Dublin! Daniel, Anna, and Liam were absolutely spectacular! This is a must for a first time or even a repeat visitor of Dublin. I was in love with Kitty, the trolley, and the whole experience. I will definitely do this again one day! read more

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We heard a lot of buzz about this tour and it was absolutely worth it! The bus was super cute inside, the sandwiches and treats were delicious, and the tea was great. Adam was a fun and helpful guide (shoutout to Liam for driving). You even get to take a reusable cup home! Definitely give this a try when you're in Dublin. read more

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Don't miss this tour! It is the perfect way to see the highlights of Dublin from the comfort of a bus seat while being served an outstanding high tea. The food was delicious. . The tour guide Daniel had great funny stories. Service was excellent!! Shout out to driver Robert and servers Hannah and Nicole!! read more

Highly recommend! It was such a fun experience with excellent service, fascinating information, and smiles all around! Daniel, Adam, and Robert, and the driver Paddy, were all amazing! read more

Went on a tour for US Mother's Day and had an absolutely splendid time! Tour guide Daniel was a treasure, very informative and witty. The tour was the perfect mix of history along with downtime to talk with our buddies, which I appreciated as it wasn't an information overload. They go in a circle, so if you miss something or are on the wrong side of the bus, you'll get another chance to see it! Our servers Lettie and Leila were super helpful and came around multiple times to check in. The drinks are bottomless (minus the sparkling "wine") and we got to keep the cups as a free souvenir! Liam drove us and was very impressive at handling the double-decker. The food is fantastic, lots of different flavor profiles and they were very accommodating for dietary restrictions. Tables are first come, first served *by reservation date* but are already assigned at arrival, so you don't have to worry too much to be there early. I will say the earlier appointments were seated on the top level and the stairs are a bit steep and narrow, so you may want to consider that if stairs are an issue for you. It was seriously the best 90 minutes I could ask for, thank you to the team for making it happen! read more

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What a wonderful experience. The vintage double decker bus was darling. The food was excellent and the tour was fun. Daniel, Robert, and Nicole were wonderful! read more

Amazing tour, delicious food and fun tour guides. Would recommend especially as a first day in Dublin Tour.

My 12 yr old daughter and I had a wonderful time on the Vintage Tea Bus. The sandwiches, cakes, and scones were very tasty. There is a great selection of caffeinated, decaf, and herbal teas offered as well as coffee. The ride can be a bit bumpy so this would not be good for anyone with motion/car sickness, but we loved it and my daughter found the bumpy ride to be part of the charm. Our host Shane gave us tidbits of information as we travelled through the city. read more

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What a quaint, fun afternoon. Delicious sandwiches, cakes and fresh, hot scones! Yummy! People were absolutely delightful. Our guide, Daniel, was very accommodating, charming and funny. The entire staff and driver were very pleasant and made for a delightful jaunt about Dublin. Highly recommend. read more

Daniel and crew made it so fun. Tea was great and so was food. Thank you for a great time! Lost my phone, upon 15 minutes of realizing, they were waiting on my arrival to retrieve. Thank you all. Paddy, great driving! read more

Being a Yank(ee), it's a rarity that we get to experience afternoon tea yet alone get to cruise around on a double decker bus!! I figured I might as well experience Dublin resting on my laurels in comfort and fashion. Everything was charming from the vintage bus to the details of the scones, and numerous pastries and sandwiches to our driver and our hostess, Megan. There were loads of various herbal teas offered as well as coffee. They even offer vegan and gluten free items which were tasty. I haven food allergies so this was a nice touch. My sister and I chose the VIP seats on the second level that faced the front. The four seats on the top level forward facing cost slightly more but I feel it was worth it. However, I feel that any seat on the bus is a good one. As mentioned in the other review, the ride can be bumpy. I didn't notice this so much while seated as I did notice my utensils dancing a jig on the table. They do have non slip grip pads for the plates, which definitely helped. Maybe a suggestion would be to place one down for the utensils as well. The tour around town can vary contingent upon traffic. We were able to see the Dorian Gray statue in Merrion Square, Kilmainham Gaol, Ha'penny bridge, Christ church, Phoenix Park and other sites. Although, there were no stops at these sites it's definitely a quicker way to view Dublin and cover a lot in one day!! Just don't expect a historical account of Dublin, it's more fun lively chat about the area. Tea refills are unlimited and to commemorate this fun event, you get to keep your lovely decorated vintage tea tour cup home with you! Don't worry about stuffing your faces to finish your treats because they provide you with a takeaway box for any leftovers. Pinkies up people because this 90 minute afternoon tea just got sassy but still keeps it classy! read more

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Ok, I've experienced a lot of teas in my life but this was the best. I mean, riding around Dublin on a beautiful vintage bus while having tea? It was so much fun! The food was wonderful and fresh. The scones were some of the best I've ever had. They offered a choice of several teas including a decaf breakfast tea. The sandwiches were larger than a lot of tea sandwiches you get. The mango cheesecake was to die for. The 50s music was a nice touch. Our hosts, Shane and Emma, were fun and welcoming. The bus driver drove safely and kept us from getting stuck in traffic. He also suggested the best spot for photos with the bus and took our picture for us. They were all delightful. My husband wasn't sure about the whole thing but even he had a wonderful time! I highly recommend this event. read more

What great fun! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Vintage Tea Tours! Adam was a wonderful host and the bus is a hoot. Thoroughly recommend this experience for newbie visitors like us. read more

I took this tour with my sister a couple of weeks ago when she was visiting from the States. We really enjoyed the tour and learned some new things about Dublin, too. If you're looking for a fancy high tea, this probably isn't the one for you - the food looked and tasted lovely, but some of it was a bit dried out and something is lost when you have to drink tea out of a covered plastic cup. Of course there are limitations to drinking a hot beverage on a bumpy bus, so I totally understand that! But if you're going just for the tea and cake, better to try one of the other tea services in town. We loved the old bus and the staff were friendly and completely accommodating. They shared little facts and stories along the way, but this wasn't an exhaustive historical tour of Dublin. There were born-and-bred Dubs on the bus as well as us and they seemed interested and surprised by some of the facts as well. I received this as a gift and it was a wonderful treat. I probably won't do it again, but I will definitely recommend it to friends and family. read more

It was a cold rainy day in Dublin when my husband and I did our tour. We were able to see Dublin without walking around in the rain. The tour was very cute and informative. The sandwiches, cakes, and scones were absolutely delicious! I also had peppermint tea, which was fantastic. My husband had hot chocolate and loved it. Definitely would recommend if you're interested in seeing the city, learning some history, and want to have a relaxing afternoon tea. read more

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This was such a good experience. Daniel and Anna were such good hosts and very friendly and funny. The bus was adorable with cute decorations. The food and tea was also very good. read more

This was a great tour with lots of funny, informative stories during an hour and a half drive around town in an old double decker bus. There were all types of tea, coffee and other drinks available, along with scones because we didn't book until the day of the tour. We wished we had booked earlier as the full tea service with sandwiches, cakes and other treats sounded delicious. Big shout out to Ella, our tour guide. Her energy and enthusiasm really put this tour over the top! Check it out and book early! read more