Top 6 Afternoon Tea Experiences in Ireland

1.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,791 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Ride a restored front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying afternoon tea. Hosts such as Orla, Aleks, Hannah, and Adam add jokes, stories, and helpful local context. Expect warm scones, sandwiches, cakes, hot drinks, and a souvenir cup.

“Such a fun experience and the food was amazing. Definitely would do again. It was raining and we still had a blast of a time.”

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2.Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · from $65Best value

Join hosts such as Adam, Leah, and Rachel for a 75-minute afternoon tea ride from St. Stephen’s Green. A restored 1960s double-decker passes Trinity College, Georgian streets, and Phoenix Park while you enjoy sandwiches, warm scones, desserts, and unlimited tea or coffee.

“Fantastic little trip around the city! The girls were so sweet and very funny. A great way to see some sites and get your bearings. We got to see Phoenix park which we didn’t plan on but I’m so happy we did. Definitely a great way to spend an afternoon.”

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3.Irish Afternoon Tea on 1960s Vintage Bus in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Ride Pauline, a restored 1960s Routemaster, through central Dublin while enjoying sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea. The semi-guided outing includes stories from hosts such as Adam, Orla, Nicole, and Aaron, with views of Trinity College, Christ Church, Georgian Dublin, and Phoenix Park.

“We went on this experience just hours after we arrived into Dublin, and with both the tea and the tour around Dublin, it was an immediate memorable experience. It's also pretty easy to get to if you are staying in the city centre”

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4.Christmas Lights Festive Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $68

You’ll ride a 1960s vintage double-decker through Dublin for 80 minutes, passing landmarks such as City Hall and Trinity College under Christmas lights. A live English-speaking guide provides stories and commentary while you enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sandwiches, soup, and mince pies.

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5.Jaunting Car Tour with Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $102

Join Killarney Jaunting Cars for a 2.5-hour horse-drawn ride from the Great Southern Hotel through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories and nature notes before you finish with sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea in the hotel foyer.

“It was fantastic. Beautiful views on the horse ride and the tea with food was even more amazing.”

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6.Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $74

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin County, a live English-speaking liquid expert guides you through distilling, 120 botanicals, four house-made gins, and afternoon tea. You get a welcome drink, savory sandwiches, sweet treats, and a final Q&A in this 90-minute, adults-only tasting.

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