B Bakery Bus Tour, Covent Garden
Welcome to the first of many throw back Thursday editions of my blog! Since starting to visit London in 2016, I have been to some great little spots that I want to share with you all.
When I'm asked by people who are visiting London from New York "what should I do while I'm there?" the number one thing I tell every person is this B Bakery tea time bus tour around London. Not only is it a quick way to see some of London's big tourist attractions but the traditional tea and cakes are out of this world! I can still taste the sweet chocolate cupcakes and macaroons (drooling to self). I went on this cute tour in August of 2016, my first summer spent in the U.K. The bus itself is an old school double decker bus (I highly recommend sitting on the top level for better views and pictures). This tour is a great idea if you're in London for only a few days, since it does show you what most people want to see when they are here. You get really great shots of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben (when it wasn't all covered in construction), Buckingham Palace (Hi Queenie!), Covent Gardens, and Marble Arch. These are only a few sights of the total list of places you pass on the voyage. It lasts for over an hour and as you are seeing the sights you are served different types of traditional English tea. Because really how could you come to London and not have afternoon tea, it's pretty much a sin.
What I also remember most about this was the staff. They were a very enthusiastic young bunch who were willing to answer questions (even the dumb ones), while also giving interesting facts about the locations we were passing. And what I liked most about them was the fact that they gave our table some of the extra cakes that were on the bus (you win me over by giving me food). I also liked that you got to keep the cute little to go cups you drink out of during the tour. I actually still use mine all the time.
Although my birthday is in June my mother in law Pat, thought it would be fun to say that we were attending for that special occasion. Which turned out to be the best thing ever because we got MORE CAKES and the whole bus sang happy birthday to me. So if you end up taking this tour be sure you add in the reservation that its for a birthday if you're trying to get some extra cakes. Even without the extras, there was plenty of food for the four of us. Dare I say we were even stuffed by the end of it and there were actually left overs! The staff was ready to accommodate with that as they give out to go boxes when the tour is close to an end. That must be more for the slow eaters of the group (not us who just had so many extra cakes at our table). I could definitely see this tour being a great idea for bachelorette parties (hen dos) or even just for a family or all girls day out. The company even holds special holiday tours for Mother's Day (give as a gift and enjoy it too!), Halloween, and Christmas! I really need to get on some of these holiday specials because they look like a really good time.
Ok maybe you're reading this and your like yeah great but I'm really not into tea so no way I would like to do this buttttttt since the time I went on the bus, Brigit's Bakery now holds tours for gin lovers! If you're not into gin, tea, finger food or delicious cakes then there is probably no pleasing you, and now you're just being picky.
Of all the people I have told about this tour, they all agreed that this was one of the best sight seeing experiences that they have ever been on. I think this is a great excursion to do really at any time of the year, and because the double decker busses all have covering it would be fine for any weather conditions. If you're a London local and don't feel like doing the touristy bit, then I suggest just going to the Brigit's Bakery and having some of their delicious tea and cakes. The bakery caters to all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free! To check our more about this bakery, the tour, and their delicious treats visit the link below!
https://london.b-bakery.com
Welcome to the first of many throw back Thursday editions of my blog! Since starting to visit London in 2016, I have been to some great little spots that I want to share with you all.
When I'm asked by people who are visiting London from New York "what should I do while I'm there?" the number one thing I tell every person is this B Bakery tea time bus tour around London. Not only is it a quick way to see some of London's big tourist attractions but the traditional tea and cakes are out of this world! I can still taste the sweet chocolate cupcakes and macaroons (drooling to self). I went on this cute tour in August of 2016, my first summer spent in the U.K. The bus itself is an old school double decker bus (I highly recommend sitting on the top level for better views and pictures). This tour is a great idea if you're in London for only a few days, since it does show you what most people want to see when they are here. You get really great shots of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben (when it wasn't all covered in construction), Buckingham Palace (Hi Queenie!), Covent Gardens, and Marble Arch. These are only a few sights of the total list of places you pass on the voyage. It lasts for over an hour and as you are seeing the sights you are served different types of traditional English tea. Because really how could you come to London and not have afternoon tea, it's pretty much a sin.
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Although my birthday is in June my mother in law Pat, thought it would be fun to say that we were attending for that special occasion. Which turned out to be the best thing ever because we got MORE CAKES and the whole bus sang happy birthday to me. So if you end up taking this tour be sure you add in the reservation that its for a birthday if you're trying to get some extra cakes. Even without the extras, there was plenty of food for the four of us. Dare I say we were even stuffed by the end of it and there were actually left overs! The staff was ready to accommodate with that as they give out to go boxes when the tour is close to an end. That must be more for the slow eaters of the group (not us who just had so many extra cakes at our table). I could definitely see this tour being a great idea for bachelorette parties (hen dos) or even just for a family or all girls day out. The company even holds special holiday tours for Mother's Day (give as a gift and enjoy it too!), Halloween, and Christmas! I really need to get on some of these holiday specials because they look like a really good time.
Of all the people I have told about this tour, they all agreed that this was one of the best sight seeing experiences that they have ever been on. I think this is a great excursion to do really at any time of the year, and because the double decker busses all have covering it would be fine for any weather conditions. If you're a London local and don't feel like doing the touristy bit, then I suggest just going to the Brigit's Bakery and having some of their delicious tea and cakes. The bakery caters to all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free! To check our more about this bakery, the tour, and their delicious treats visit the link below!
https://london.b-bakery.com
I agree B B bakery was a great day out, colleagues at work have also been on this tour and everyone really enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteToo bad we didn't get to try it when we were in London. Next time.
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