7 Afternoon Tea Experiences in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

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

Dublin’s Vintage Tea Bus serves afternoon tea while you ride past Guinness, Phoenix Park, Trinity, Georgian streets, and St Patrick’s Cathedral.

“The tour was probably the one I was most excited for on my trip. For one I love a good afternoon tea, but to do that on a cool old vintage bus driving the streets of Dublin took it to a whole new level! I was lucky enough to snag a seat on the top of the bus where they have these adorable little two person seats in the front. Since I was traveling alone, I had it all to myself. The funniest part of this tour was that you were on a vintage bus. Meaning no suspension. It made for some very entertaining moments during the tour that we…”

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2.Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

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

Sip Dublin afternoon tea from a restored 1960s double-decker bus, with scones, stories, and stops at Trinity College and Phoenix Park.

“it was absolutely superb in every way. The staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. Liam, the driver was very good indeed. have been recommending the trip to everyone. Rosemary Thompson.”

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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

Dublin afternoon tea on a restored 1960s double-decker bus, with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and city views from Stephen’s Green to Phoenix Park.

“It’s a lot of fun, delicious tea food coupled with an opportunity to drive through the city for an initial introduction to Dublin.”

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4.Christmas Lights Festive Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $68

Ride Dublin’s Christmas lights on a 1960s double-decker, then savor afternoon tea with unlimited hot drinks in 80 minutes.

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5.Jaunting Car Tour with Afternoon Tea

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

2.5-hour Killarney jaunting car tour through National Park to Ross Castle, then Victorian afternoon tea at Great Southern Hotel.

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

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6.Private Jaunting Tour and Afternoon Tea in Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $121

Private jaunting car through Killarney National Park, Ross Castle and St. Mary’s Cathedral, then elegant afternoon tea at The Great Southern.

“We are so glad we did this tour. Our guide was so much fun and we fell in love with his horse (Molly). Our guide took us through the National Park and it was beautiful. We had a little rain that day but you are in a covered cart and it was not a problem at all. Great day overall.”

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7.Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $74

Enjoy Stillgarden Distillery’s 90-minute gin masterclass with four signature gins, afternoon tea, and a Q&A in Dublin County.

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