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Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin
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Afternoon tea served on a bus rolling through Dublin - it’s a proper way to see the city without wearing out your legs. Over 90 minutes you’ll pass the Guinness Brewery, drive through Phoenix Park, take in O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Georgian Dublin, St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Stephen’s Green, with tea, coffee and snacks arriving as you go.
It works well as a treat for visitors who want a relaxed, comfortable tour, and it’s a genuinely good option for a group outing or something a bit different for a birthday or celebration. With nearly 3,000 reviews and a 4.8 rating, it’s one of the more consistently enjoyable things you can book in Dublin. A host is on board to point things out and answer questions, so you’re not just staring out the window unguided.
If you have specific dietary requirements, let the operator know at least 48 hours before your tour date.
Meeting point: Across from Stephen Court (St Stephen’s Green area).
Meet at the St Stephen’s Green end of things and give yourself time. The meeting point is across from Stephen Court in the St Stephen’s Green area. It’s a busy part of Dublin, particularly on weekends, so arriving 10 to 15 minutes early is sensible. The Green itself is a lovely place to sit and wait if you’re early - the park is free and right there.
Travel light. There’s no space on board for luggage, prams or buggies, and this is a firm rule rather than a suggestion. If you’re on your way to or from accommodation, it’s worth dropping bags off first. A small day bag is fine, but a rolling suitcase won’t work.
The Phoenix Park section is worth watching for. At 1,750 acres, it’s one of the largest enclosed city parks in Europe, and seeing it from the bus gives you a sense of the scale that’s hard to appreciate on foot. Keep an eye out for the deer herd - they roam freely through the park and are often visible from the road, particularly in the quieter stretches near the park’s interior.
Georgian Dublin is actually two separate sections. The bus passes through Georgian streets in two distinct areas - the Merrion Square / Fitzwilliam Square area and elsewhere. The Georgian streetscapes are some of the most photographed in the city, and having your camera ready as you enter each stretch is worthwhile. The afternoon light in these streets is particularly good from roughly 2pm to 4pm.
This tour pairs well with a visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral. You pass the Cathedral on the route, but if it’s on your list, the tour is a good way to get your bearings before you go back on foot. The Cathedral is within easy walking distance of the St Stephen’s Green meeting point, so you can visit before or after the bus tour without any additional travel.