Welcome Christmas and bring on the festive cheer with the Grinchmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour! Valid for one child aged 5–11 on a weekend, this festive adventure takes you sightseeing around Central London aboard a vintage Routemaster double-decker bus, complete with Grinch-themed entertainment and afternoon tea. Board the Grinch bus at London’s Victoria Coach Station and set off on a journey lasting around one and a half hours. You will travel past some of London’s most famous sights, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park and more. While you’re taking in the sights, expect plenty of Grinchy mischief! Watch out for a prankster onboard who’ll be keeping everyone entertained – or should that be distracted? along the way. Even the afternoon tea has been Grinched, with treats including Max’s Favourite Choux, a ‘Cindy-Lou Who’ Raspberry & Cream Tart and Mount Crumpit Truffle delights. And don’t let the Grinch put you off those green scones! These limited-edition tours run from November until the end of January, with several departures each day. For extra festive magic, choose the 17:30 trip to see the Christmas lights sparkling along Regent Street. Hop aboard for a Grinchtastic combination of iconic London sights, themed afternoon tea and mischievous entertainment!
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Overview
- Experience a one-of-a-kind Grinchmas afternoon tea on a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus tour around London
- View landmarks such as Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park and more!
- Your afternoon tea onboard will include a selection of Grinch-inspired treats (please see Menu section)
- Take home your very own Grinch travel cup
- This voucher is valid for One Child aged 5-11
- This voucher is valid for Weekend trips
What's Included
- Experience a one-of-a-kind Grinchmas afternoon tea on a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus tour around London
- Enjoy some of the best views of Central London
- View landmarks such as Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Nelson's Column, Downing Street, Green Park, Piccadilly Circus and other iconic sites
- Your afternoon tea onboard will include a selection of Grinch-inspired finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats (please see Menu section)
- Unlimited hot drinks such as tea, coffee and hot chocolate will accompany your afternoon tea
- An onboard entertainer to bring Grinchmas into full swing
- Take home your very own Grinch travel cup
- Tours last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic
- Weekend Tour Voucher
Anything Else
- The experience provider is unable to cater for: nut-free, peanut-free, combination of dairy and gluten-free, combination of vegan and gluten-free and Coeliacs. Gluten-free menu may contain traces
- A range of additional menus can be catered for to accommodate tradition, vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free. If you have any allergies or require an alternative menu please confirm this at the time of making your booking
- Vegan and gluten free teas are subject to a £3 supplement payable direct
- Please specify requirements upon reservation. All allergies must be emailed and confirmed by management
- Vouchers are not valid for VIP tables but these can be booked by paying a supplement direct at at the time of making your booking
- Please note that menus maybe change and may be themed if during a seasonal time
- Please note there is no toilet on-board
- Please note this experience is excluded from promotions and discounts
- Not suitable for spectators
Suitable For
- Minimum age 5
- Under 15s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Child tickets valid for 5-11 years old
- Please note that babies and children under 5 years old are not permitted on board
- Suitable for wheelchair access, if this is required please request this in advance when making your booking
- If you require any special assistance with access or wish to bring a guide dog please make this known at the time of booking your experience
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 5 years
Maximum Age: 11 years
Menu
The Grinchmas Afternoon Tea Menu
Savoury Treats
‘Here for the Roast Beast’ Turkey and Cheese Finger Sandwich
‘Cuddly as a Cactus’ Cream Cheese and Cucumber Finger Sandwich
WHO-Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pretzel
Max’s Favourite Savoury Avocado Choux
‘Feeling Grinchy’ Spinach Quiche
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Sweet Treats
‘I Hate Xmas’ Chocolate Cupcake
Mean Green Coconut Macaron
Cindy-Lou Raspberry and Cream Cheese Tart
Mount Crumpet Coconut Snowball Truffle
Grinchy Butternut Scotch Choux Puff
GREEN is the new plain Scone with Clotted Cream and Jam
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Drinks Options
Coffee and Hot Chocolate
Americano | Cappuccino | Latte Macchiato | Hot Chocolate
Tea Selection
Xmas Tea | English Breakfast | Earl Grey | Earl Grey Decaf | Peppermint | Lemon and Ginger | Berry and Elderflower | Jasmine Tea | Green Tea | Camomile Tea | Chai Tea | Green Tea and Peach
Sparkling Wine and Champagne can be purchased for a supplement payable direct
Please note that the Grinch Menu may vary
Availablity
- The tour runs daily between 11th November 2026 and 31st January 2027
- Weekend Afternoon Tea: Available Saturday's and Sunday's
- Bus tour times: 13:00, 15:30 and 18:00
- Please arrive 15 - 20 minute before your departure time
- Closure Dates: 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st and 2nd January
- Dates are subject to availability, some dates and times may not be available due to special events taking place in London
Location:
- Bus tours depart from Northumberland Avenue outside the Corinthia Hotel
- 10 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AE
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
