About Us

I’m Karen, owner of Vintage Tea Trips. It’s my job to make sure the wheels keep rolling, the kettle is always on and there is always time for a cuppa & a catch up.

Three Facts:

1. I was on the Late Late Toy Show twice

2. I make a mean carrot cake

3. I renewed my wedding vows with Elvis in Las Vegas – funniest, most expensive seven minutes of my life

Guilty Pleasure

Escaping to the West with my husband David, children Matthew & Julia.. and Gin!

Best Moment On Vintage Tea Trips

Having Nationwide join my extended family on a trip in honour of my Granny Pauline.  We had such a lovely day for the trip and the film crew were trying to get some nice footage of the bus going through the Phoenix Park – but my family just wouldn’t behave! Flaying arms out windows and singing…  it was hilarious, but I could have killed them!  You know the saying “you can choose your friends…. but you can’t choose your family!”

Three Facts:

1. I’m 5ft 2 and half which is very important!

2.  I’m 1 of 6 children

3. I’ve worked with Karen for over 10 years.

Guilty Pleasure

Coffee, coffee and more coffee which is very handy in this business

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Hearing all the different stories from people booking on the tour. Some have a love for vintage buses – some have driven them including having the first lady driver for Dublin Bus on board.

My name is Ciara and I’m the Sales & Marketing Executive at Vintage Tea Trips. I manage the social media accounts, create the content we share and work on events and advertising opportunities for the company.

Three Facts:

1. I’ve travelled to 31 different countries in the last 7 years.

2. I aim to drink 6-8 litres of water a day.

3. The only food I don’t like is sushi, I literally eat everything else!

Guilty Pleasure:

False tan. I love it and wear it every single day!

Best Moment On Vintage Tea Trips

Hearing and listening to people’s stories. We had the ladies on from Kenilworth Bowling Club and I loved hearing them relive and tell their own memories and funny stories of Dublin while we travelled through the streets.

I am a host and tour guide with Vintage Tea Trips. I make teas and coffees and hopefully while giving the tour make everyone laugh at my teatastic jokes!

Three Facts:

1. I love to travel as often as possible! My favourite destination so far is Switzerland (I’ve been there 3 times in the last year)

2. I can speak several languages.

3. I love all things vintage. That’s why vintage tea tours is just my cup of tea!

Guilty Pleasure:

Socialising with my two best friends – Jameson whiskey and ginger ale!

Best Moment On Vintage Tea Trips

A lady was celebrating her 85th birthday with us on the bus and when she arrived to the bus she had a zimmer frame but insisted on sitting upstairs. The whole experience made her day even more special! We were all amazed that she could get up the stairs quicker than us!

I am a tour guide and host at Vintage Tea Trips. I work part time as I’m studying Psychology at Trinity College.

Three Facts:

1. I collect postcards from every place that I visit…I currently have over 400!

2. I love all things ABBA and Mamma Mia, and any other music that puts a smile on my face.

3. Period dramas are my kind of TV – Downton Abbey, The Crown, anything that might include a plate of afternoon tea!

Guilty Pleasure:

Oh I love a good Buzzfeed quiz – the less realistic, the better!

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I love Christmas on the bus, all the hosts wear Christmas jumpers, we serve mince pies, the buses are decked out in tinsel and lights, and we dance around to some Christmas classics. It really makes those dark days in December more fun!

I am a Host/Tour Guide on Vintage Tea Tours. I am a professional dancer who trained in London and I teach musical theatre in stage schools.

Working with VTT is great fun, meeting new people everyday, having the chats and hearing everyone’s mad and whacky stories and hearing about when they used to run for the vintage buses back in the “Good Aul Days”.

Three Facts:

1. I lived in London for 5 years…where to next.?!

2. I Travel around the world as much as I can.

3. My second toe is a little longer than my first.

Guilty Pleasure:

Pornstar Cocktails or an Iced Baileys.

Best Moment On Vintage Tea Trips

Having a 4 year old on the bus and she knew answers to all my questions… She even knew the colour of Guinness.. the whole bus were in stitches, she had the best time ever.

I’m the bus driver of Vintage Tea Tours. I have a keen interest in old, vintage buses. I love keeping the bus in clean condition and make sure she’s always looking her best. I keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary and always happy when things go perfectly to plan.

Three Facts:

1. I have an interest in numismatics. This is collecting old coins and coin stamps.

2. I love collecting old bus memorabilia such as timetables, schedules, number plates and everything and anything like that.

3. I was in Dublin Bus for 35 years as a conductor, driver and supervisor. I retired in 2013.

Guilty Pleasure:

I’m a bit of a lotto buff and always buy a few lines of the lotto but have yet to win anything.

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I love when I get to customise routes. We had a group from EY on and they wanted greenery rather than the concrete of Dublin so I planned the route we did for them and they loved it.

I’m one of the bus drivers at Vintage Tea Trips. I used to work at Dublin Bus as a driver there.

Three Facts:

1. I may be a bus driver but I’ve absolutely no sense of direction.
2. I have two sons and two daughters – My daughters are the apples of my eye.
3. On average I’d have at least 10 cups of tea a day!

Guilty Pleasure:
DIY

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When we did the Cork Summer Series. I got to drive to Cork with my two favourite ladies – Kitty and my wife Norrie. The rain was absolutely belting down and I couldn’t see 10 feet in front of me but I knew Norrie was happy out in the back though with the kettle on and all the tea she could dream of!

I am a tour guide and host at Vintage Tea Trips. I am here to make you laugh, smile and give you the perfect cup of tea (or coffee) while we potter around Dublin city.

Three Facts:

1. I am half Kiwi and constantly have trouble picking which side to cheer for during the Rugby

2. I was a stage kid for 14 years (don’t mention musicals around me or I wont stop)

3. Louis Walsh once told me to go for Eurovision but I politely declined – Sorry Louis

Guilty Pleasure:

I’m a sucker for Karaoke!

Best Moment On Vintage Tea Trips

We had a quiet tour one day and a lovely American family were on board as well as an English couple. We had such a lovely tour; Laughed and drank tea together for the 80 minutes then they all went for dinner and drinks afterwards! Such a lovely way to make friends with people from all around the world !

I’m from Mauritius and have lived in Ireland for 13 years. I came here to work and study. Completed my studies in 2014 and graduated with an MBA. My favourite sport is volleyball. I love travelling and experiencing different cultures. I sometimes volunteer in my locality for Little Flower Charity, “Meals on Wheels” and the soup run.

Three Facts:

1. I practice my faith

2. I speak 3 languages

3. I used to work as a Chef

Guilty Pleasure

80s Music

Best Moment On Vintage Tea Trips

When my Mam came to visit Karen invited us to experience the tour. It was nice to show her where I work. Liam and Kelley were working that day and they were very nice to her. She really enjoyed the experience and the treats. Memorable.