WORLDWIDE · TOUR REVIEWS
From a $9 courtyard pour in Beijing to a $212 high tea at Hampton Court. The 15 below are the tea days that earn their price, whatever that price turns out to be.
Review of Kyoto’s 45-minute tea ceremony near Kiyomizu-Dera, with matcha-making, a garden setting, English guidance, pricing, and practical tips.
“This is an amazing experience! Definitely would recommend. Even though its locate on a busy street, the building itself is very peaceful and the vibe is sooo serene.”
Enjoy sandwiches, scones, tea, and London landmarks on a 90-minute Thames cruise from the Tower of London to Westminster.
“Had the best time! Food and tea aren’t as good as a high tea, but the views and experience were so worth it!”
Experience Kyoto’s matcha ritual at Jotokuji Temple with an English-speaking tea master, temple visit, sweets, and hands-on practice.
“This was a truly beautiful and serene experience! I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in experiencing a traditional tea ceremony.”
Review of Dublin’s Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, with vintage buses, fresh scones, city sights, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Delicious food and unlimited tea/other drinks. Difficult to see the view outside of the tour bus at times. There is a tour guide who does give some information about Dublin city.”
Learn the rituals of Kyoto tea ceremony with a licensed Urasenke master, make matcha, taste sweets, and add a kimono or candlelight session.
“Such a beautiful experience we got the kimono candlelight tea ceremony and it was perfect for me and my daughters. Thank you”
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through London with afternoon tea, fresh sandwiches, pastries, landmark views, and practical tips before booking.
“Lovely food and service! The scones were delicious ! We had a difficult time hearing the narration, of course people were chatting too. They don't let you choose to sit on the top or bottom tables on the bus. It would be good to be able to know how the seating is decided and to be offered a choice. Overall it was a fun experience.”
Review of London’s 90-minute afternoon tea bus, with Prosecco, landmarks, practical tips, food details, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Tour was excellent, Magdalena and Bis were the best host. 100% recommend.”
Review of Dublin’s vintage bus afternoon tea tour, with landmark views, 1960s music, warm scones, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We saw sights on this tour that did not overlap with other tours offer. We learned a ton while enjoying delicious food!”
Review of Kyoto to Nara and Uji day tour with Todai-ji, Nara deer, Byodoin Temple, lunch, and hands-on matcha making.
“It was an amazing; fun; and informative tour. It was amazing visiting sacred sites; meeting the deers of Nara; etc. It was fun whisking our own Matcha tea. Uji is an interesting place rich in history. Tour guides knowledgable. Thank you so much.”
Learn the meaning of Japanese tea ceremony, make matcha with traditional tools, and enjoy sweets in a calm tatami room in Osaka.
“Lovely experience, the lady provided the right amount of info, we had a go ourselves making macha tea, worth it”
Ride Edinburgh in a vintage red bus while enjoying afternoon tea, sweet treats, unlimited tea or coffee, and city views.
“It was a great way to be introduced to Edinburg. The atmosphere on the bus was very friendly, our driver Stuart and young people (Adan and the young lady) that served us sandwiches and pastries were very welcoming and helpful. The bus drove around the city and on our way we were able to see some major attractions and old monuments. It was fun, delightful and memorable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone as an introduction to the great city.”
Ride a camel through Marrakech’s Palmeraie, visit nearby villages, sip mint tea, and enjoy hotel pickup for a relaxed half-day outing.
“So happy I booked this! Pick up was on time and seamless in a very comfortable vehicle. For the experience itself the camels are well taken care off and are so loving. Love the touch of everyone getting outfits to wear. Ibraheem was so kind, funny, friendly and took some great photos for us! Will definitely recommend!”
Learn matcha, calligraphy, tea etiquette, and Japanese customs in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with optional kimono rental.
“I booked the option to wear a kimono with your tea and it was really great. They have a nice variety of different kimonos to choose from and are super fast with helping you tinpot it on. They were super friendly and polite. The matcha tastes amazing and it was really interesting to learn how to properly enjoy your matcha.”
Learn the rituals of matcha in Kenrokuen Garden with wagashi sweets, English guidance, and hands-on tea preparation for $35.
“Good insight into Japanese tea ceremony rituals and culture”
Review of a 13-hour Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with koalas, forest walks, the 12 Apostles, morning tea, and free cancellation.
“Great day trip with Theo. The ocean sights were unbelievable alongwith kangaroo and koala spotting. Theo was simply great, very informative, patient and made us all have an excellent day!”
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