Buckingham Palace tour and afternoon tea

Combine two London must-do activities with a Buckingham Palace tour and afternoon tea.

Feel like royalty as you wander the grand and iconic 19 State Rooms in Buckingham Palace, the official residence of King Charles III, before enjoying afternoon tea at a central London hotel or sightseeing bus tour, open for a limited time each summer in June and July.

Looking for standard entry tickets only? View our Buckingham Palace summer opening tickets.

What's included in the Buckingham Palace and afternoon tea experience?

• Entry to the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace and its 19 State Rooms including the Throne Room, the Ballroom and other ceremonial and historic rooms
• Afternoon tea experience at Brown's Victoria or onboard a panoramic sightseeing bus tour

Afternoon tea options after the Buckingham Palace tour

Afternoon tea at Brown's Victoria

After your visit to Buckingham Palace, make your way to Brown's Victoria (2 Cardinal Walk, SW1E 5JE) to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea experience.

Indulge in a lobster roll, a range of finger sandwiches and a smoked salmon rillette, warm scones with clotted cream and seasonal jams, pastries and fine teas.

Download the Brown's Victoria afternoon tea menu [PDF 66.7 KB]

If choosing this option, select 10.30am or 12.30pm as the booking time. The tea will be served at Brown's Victoria between 3pm and 5pm (with last seating at 5pm).

Afternoon tea bus tour with London sights

Alternatively, if you’re not quite done exploring, hop aboard a panoramic afternoon tea tour bus to tick off even more iconic London sights. Greeted by a glass of prosecco, indulge in delightful sweet and savoury treats as you bus your way around London.

Download the afternoon tea bus tour menu [PDF 1.33 MB]

If choosing this option, select 10.30am as departure time. The bus departs from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH at 3.15pm and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Please check in 15 minutes before departure.

How to book tickets

Book your Buckingham Palace and afternoon tea tour tickets now with Visit London using the booking button on this page.

How to get to Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is located in the City of Westminster, central London.

• Tube – The closest Tube stations are Victoria (Circle, District and Victoria), Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria) and Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly).

• Bus – Several buses, including numbers 11, 211 and C10, stop nearby.

• Coach – If you are arriving by coach, Victoria Coach Station is a 10-minute walk away.