Tours plus afternoon tea

What does the tour plus afternoon tea cover?

A tour plus afternoon tea includes:

• Either a Houses of Parliament Audio Tour or a Houses of Parliament Guided Tour
• Afternoon tea in a Thames-side room

This table service afternoon tea is taken in one of the riverside rooms in the House of Commons. Up to 70 people can be accommodated per sitting.

Parliament’s award winning chefs have created a tempting seasonal menu of savouries and sweets made freshly on site which combines tradition with a modern twist. Beverages include a large selection of luxury teas and freshly brewed coffee.

• View a sample of the afternoon tea menu

A children’s afternoon tea option is also available. This colourful spread of savoury and sweet treats is recommended for up to age 12.

• View a sample of the children's afternoon tea menu

Vegetarian and gluten-free options can be arranged if requested when booking. Unfortunately this afternoon tea offer is not suitable for those requiring a dairy-free diet.

Afternoon tea sittings are occasionally subject to variation (e.g. change of room or menu) or cancellation due to parliamentary business.

Availability

Tours plus afternoon tea are available to visitors from the UK and overseas on most Saturdays throughout the year and on selected weekdays during parliamentary recesses.

Tickets can now be booked for afternoon tea sittings on:

• Saturdays until 29 September 2018 at 2pm and 3.45pm (except 23 June 2018)
• Wednesday to Friday between 25 May and 1 June 2018 at 3.45pm
• Tuesday to Friday between 1 and 31 August 2018 at 2pm and 3.45pm (except 28 August 2018)
• Tuesday to Friday between 18 and 28 September 2018 at 3.45pm

The tour and afternoon tea must be taken on the same day and booked by 11am the day before your visit. It is recommended that the selected tour start time is at least 1½ hours (audio tours) or 2 hours (guided tours) before the required afternoon tea sitting.

Prices and booking

The following afternoon tea prices are in addition to the price of the tour ticket:

• Adults: £29
• Children (recommended up to age 12): £14.50 

• Online
• By calling +44 (0)20 7219 4114 

More information about booking for groups is available on the Groups and travel trade page.

• Terms and Conditions of Sale and Entry

Afternoon tea image: Parliamentary copyright / Matt Chung