Royal London with Afternoon Tea at the Rubens

Immerse yourself in the rich and royal history of London on a professionally guided tour and enjoy a scenic panoramic drive through the streets of London. Enjoy a drive past London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben', and much, much more! Learn interesting facts and trivia en route as your knowledgeable guide regales you with entertaining commentary.

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel, a luxurious, 5-star venue in proximity to the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Spend time in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space opposite The Royal Mews, and observe the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you bite into a variety of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserves.

THE RUBENS ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (menu is subject to change):

Sandwiches

• Smoked Scottish Salmon & Horseradish Cream Cheese
• Coronation Chicken & Toasted Almonds
• Ham, Cheese & Tomato Chutney
• Egg & Watercress
• Cucumber & Cream Cheese

Scones

• Traditional Plain
• Honey & White Chocolate
• Served with homemade seasonal fruit preserve & clotted cream

Pastries

• THE CROWN - Cinnamon chocolate mousse, brownie biscuit, coconut marshmallow
• FRUIT FROM THE QUEEN’S ORCHARD - Seasonal glazed fruit-shaped mousse with compote
• ROYAL MACARON - Caramelised apples, coffee whipped ganache
• SEASONAL RUBENS ÉCLAIR - A choice of a seasonal éclair by the pastry chef
• BREAD & BUTTER - Sourdough bread pudding cream, rose and raspberry, lemon sponge tart

A choice of fine teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS

Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas.