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MADE IN DUBLIN: SEE THE CITY OVER SCONES WITH VINTAGE TEA TOURS

June 5, 2019

You’ve heard of bus tours; you’ve heard of afternoon tea. Walkinstown-born, Howth-based Karen Nixon had the genius idea to combine the two, and Vintage Tea Tours is the delicious result. Hop on a classic, London-style Routemaster bus, all decked out in colourful bunting and foliage, and cruise around the city while tucking into tiny sandwiches,…

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

May 16, 2019

We’ve been hinting and hinting at so many exciting things that are happening here at Vintage Tea Tours. Well, we are now ready to announce just one of these things. Pauline and Kitty have a new sister! Her name is Molly and she arrived to us healthy and happy a few weeks back.

LAZY BIKE TOURS

May 9, 2019

Big changes are coming to VTT (stay tuned) and so to take a break from the madness we switched off the engine and swapped our vintage wheels for some electric ones! We donned helmets and high vis vests and along with Hugh from Lazy Bike Tours we cycled out of Temple Bar and started our…

BENEFITS OF TEA

April 30, 2019

We know that tea has super powers. The ability to make someone feel a little better when they’re feeling down, a warm hug in a mug after a cold, rough day or the feeling of immense gratitude upon hearing the question “would you like a cuppa” when you’re right in the middle of a stressful…

DUBLIN CASTLE

March 11, 2019

Dublin castle is where Dublin began as a medieval city. Dublin castle was founded in 1204 under the instructions of king John of Robin Hood Fame. However, what makes Dublin castle even more special is that during its time it has been a treasury, a court of law, a prison, a parliament, a fortress and…

EPIC IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM

March 4, 2019

Last week we were delighted to be invited along to EPIC’s open evening for guests within the tourism industry. It was a fantastic way to spend an evening before the rush of peak tourist season begins in March with the big kick off being of course, St Patricks Day. We were treated to an after…

14 HENRIETTA STREET

February 18, 2019

The 20th century was a time of change. Two world wars changed the face of Europe, human rights became a priority with women and African Americans fighting for basic rights and Ireland became a republic. This complete 180 that the world and indeed Dublin experienced is brought to life brilliantly in one of Dublin’s newest…

48 HOURS IN LISBON

February 4, 2019

Lisbon, Portugal is famous for its pastel coloured buildings, walls covered in tiles, seafood and of course pasteis de nata. The stunning landscape, delicious food and an abundance of things to do made it the top spot on our list for our belated Christmas party to Lisbon. While beers were drank and silly dancing done…

TIPS & TRICKS FOR VISITING IRELAND

January 30, 2019

2018 was a record year for Irish tourism with tourist numbers surpassing the 10 million mark. It’s really no surprise though when we have the likes of Wild Atlantic Way and cities like Dublin and Cork. While we’re a small country with lots to see and do we can also be a tricky country to…

WE WANT YOUR HELP!

January 15, 2019

We aim to be different, to be daring and to give passengers something they could never experience anywhere else. I mean, afternoon tea on board a vintage bus is pretty unique would you not agree? But we want to give you more.. We want our experience to be one of a kind but we need…