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Samhain was a pagan Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed to be a transitional period when the boundary between our human world and the otherworld was less secure so that the likes of púca, the banshee, fairies and other spirits could pass through…

It’s time to start thinking about that wonderful time of the year when old friends catch up, families are reunited from all around the world and there’s always an excuse to treat yourself! We know, we know it’s not even Halloween yet but everyone knows how quickly everything and everyone’s calendar books up around the…

Last weekend saw our maiden voyage to the rebel city. We wanted to test the water and see if a jaunt around the Cork streets while having afternoon tea would be something the Corkonians would be up for and it seems that it is but only on one condition… That it’s Barry’s tea we serve…

This June 21st is Global Awareness Day for Motor Neurone Disease.  For the month of June work offices, community groups and households will be hosting tea mornings, Drink Tea for MND, to raise money for IMNDA. If there’s one thing we’re good at it is drinking tea and if there’s one thing we’re even better…

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,…

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. Molly for…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…