Buckingham Palace Tour and Afternoon Tea
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace
- Admire the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Enjoy a traditional British afternoon tea
- Learn about the history of the British monarchy
- Capture memorable photos of iconic landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Buckingham Palace
- Afternoon tea at a nearby venue
- Skip-the-line access to the palace
- Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting point
Start Location
Golden Tours, Bulleid Way Departure Point, Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- Booking in advance is recommended due to high demand
- Afternoon tea is typically served at a nearby venue
- The tour may involve walking and standing for extended periods
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- As this tour is unescorted, you will need to make your own way to Bullied way for afternoon tea, after visiting Buckingham Palace.
- Children under 5 are not allowed on this tour.
- Some of the dishes on the menus may be subject to change.
- We cannot guarantee that all foods have not been in contact with nuts.
- Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 and over - a valid ID will be required.
- Clients that require mobility access must book 14 days before their day of travel by calling us.
- Please note if no requests are made the traditional (non-vegetarian) option will be provided.
- There are no toilets on-board the afternoon tea bus.
- The bus route is subject to change due to road closures and traffic conditions.
- Tables will be shared with other guests.
- Dietary Requirements: Vegan and Gluten Free meals must be requested at least 72hrs prior in advance.
Traveler reviews
Absence of host company
The experience was very good but you had no involvement in it at all. Apart from collecting tickets at the start we never saw anybody from your company again.
Disappointing afternoon tea
Very disappointing afternoon tea at Browns Victoria bought as part of this package from Golden Tours. The deal included a visit to Buckingham Palace which was great but afternoon tea was so poor....3 of the tiniest finger sandwiches with cheap fillings, a miniature brioche roll with shrimp(?) sauce but couldn't see any shrimp & 2 baby scones ....no cakes or pastries at all. When I contacted Browns about this, they basically said they deliver a cheap version of afternoon tea when bought as a package & you won't get the same standard items e.g. don't expect cake! You have been warned 😉
The Buckingham Palace...
The Buckingham Palace tour was fantastic but not sure what purchasing through Viator did for us, other than ensuring entry during the busy tourist season. If you personally book far enough in advance, you can really do it yourself. The Tea Bus, while giving a nice road tour of London, could use improving. While the driver and attendants were great, there was no audio as to what we were seeing, or they forgot to turn it on. The Windows on the bus were dirty, so that was a little offputting as well.
Wonderful experience
The visit is very inspiring. I loved the art. It is an amazing place to be. The Buckingham Park and Lake are also unforgettable
Buckingham palace tour and afternoon tea
Met by representative on time. Excellent tour of Buckingham Palace. You get personal audio included which explains everything you need to know as you move from room to room. Spent around an hour on the tour. Then afternoon tea at nearby Brown's. Far too much food but very yummy. We couldn't eat it all.