Take a step back in time and experience Dublin in a unique way. Enjoy afternoon tea on board a fully restored 1960s vintage double-decker bus.
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About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 75 minutes
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Experience Dublin on board a vintage double decker bus
- Indulge in a delicious afternoon tea
- Listen to your hosts share their favourite stories of Dublin
Full description
Relax on board a vintage 1960s double-decker bus that has been fully restored and decorated to the highest standard. Sit back and enjoy a full afternoon tea with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. The seasonal menu includes a trio of freshly made sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam, butter, and clotted cream, and desserts including a cheesecake, lemon drizzle cake, and almond bakewells among others. There is a wide range of teas, coffees, and hot chocolates to choose from.
Listen to 1950s jazz play while you have a jaunt around the city and hear the hosts' share their favorite stories of Dublin. Have time to enjoy a chat over a cup of tea and food, the real Irish way. This is a very personalized way to see Dublin as the hosts are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Tour begins at 4-6 Essex Street East and travels past Trinity College, Georgian Dublin, Merrion Square, St. Stephen’s Green, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Christ Church Cathedral. It continues down the Quays past the Guinness brewery and into the Phoenix Park.
Includes
- Full afternoon tea (traditional, gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian options)
- Endless supply of tea and coffees
- Thermal keep cup as a souvenir
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
4 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
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Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- This tour is suitable for those older than six years old
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- There will be no alcohol on board
- There are no bathrooms on board
- There are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available
- There are seats both upstairs and downstairs
