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15 USA Tea Experiences to Build an Afternoon Around

27 tea experiences  ·  from $10 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 usa tea experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tea Around Town: High Tea Experience and Tour of Washington DC - Boarding near Pennsylvania Avenue
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Tea Around Town: High Tea Experience and Tour of Washington DC

1.Tea Around Town: High Tea Experience and Tour of Washington DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Tea Around Town pairs afternoon tea with a 75-minute sightseeing loop through Washington DC. You will ride a temperature-controlled pink bus, sample up to three teas, eat small savory and sweet treats, hear live commentary, and receive a souvenir tumbler. Paige is one host known for singing during the ride.

“The idea for this experience was really great. The bus looked nice and at a glance the food looked nice as well. But the food was all stale and/or soggy. You can tell it had been made at least a day before. In addition, when I asked for some extra jelly for the scones I was told they didn't have any extra. (There was a single jelly packet for 4 scones.) Lastly, the teas were so slow in coming that if you didn't like some of the early tea flavors you essentially didn't get to enjoy any tea. (My mother and I basically didn't get to drink any tea until…”

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SF's Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour - Includes full meal, 3hr - Fortune cookies at Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
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SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

2.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Spend three hours eating through San Francisco Chinatown, beginning with a full dim sum meal and continuing with fortune cookies, bubble tea, pastries, Cantonese flavors, and a 30-minute tea tasting. Guides such as Robert, Jacob, and Robin add local stories, though walking and uneven terrain may challenge some visitors.

“I enjoyed All the delicious dumplings we ate at the meeting place. Also the leader did a great job. A lot of variety ending with a fun tea experience.”

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Tea Around Town® NYC: Mobile Tea Room Experience - What the 90-minute schedule really means
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Tea Around Town® NYC: Mobile Tea Room Experience

3.Tea Around Town® NYC: Mobile Tea Room Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride a stylish pink bus from Bryant Park for about 90 minutes, sampling up to three teas with scones, sweets, and savory bites. You’ll pass Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Columbus Circle, with live commentary and a souvenir tumbler.

“My reservation was never sent to Tea Around Town for our 1:30 trip. After some of us traveled from Philadelphia and Atlantic City we ended up having to contact their customer service and had to wait for the 5:00pm.”

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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip - Tea Bushes and the Charleston Tea Garden Trolley
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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

4.Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 5h 30m · from $149

Spend 5.5 hours with Snap! Picture Perfect Tours visiting Angel Oak, Charleston Tea Garden, and Deep Water Vineyard. Ride a plantation trolley, sample fresh tea and local wine, and travel in a Mercedes Sprinter with a guide such as Leanne or Jay. Lunch is not included.

“The guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. The trip became personal because of that. She knows the area and answers all our questions. There is no downside, we enjoyed it.”

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Tea Around Town: A Delightful Atlanta Experience - Downtown sports, stadiums, and Olympic memories
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Tea Around Town: A Delightful Atlanta Experience

5.Tea Around Town: A Delightful Atlanta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 91 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a decorated pink bus through downtown Atlanta while sampling three teas, finger foods, and sweets. Live narration and occasional singing accompany sights such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Fox Theatre, and the World of Coca-Cola. The trip begins and ends at Centennial Olympic Park.

“This was a terrible experience and I would not recommend it to anyone in any city. Our experience was to start at noon. The morning of the activity, we were texted and called with a recording letting us know that the bus had been postponed and the experience would start one hour late. We rearranged our afternoon activity no problem and made our way to the meeting point. Once at the meeting point, we learned the bus drove past, the driver threw up a peace sign, and kept on driving. There were many of us standing on the sidewalk waiting for the event to begin. At 1:15pm we all began…”

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Wine Sippin'-Tea Drinkin'-Tree Huggin' Lowcountry Sightseeing - Charleston Tea Garden: the most distinctive stop
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Wine Sippin’-Tea Drinkin’-Tree Huggin’ Lowcountry Sightseeing

6.Wine Sippin’-Tea Drinkin’-Tree Huggin’ Lowcountry Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Charleston with guides such as Leanne or Jay to see Angel Oak, ride through the Charleston Tea Garden, and taste local wine at Deep Water Vineyard. This 5.5-hour outing includes transport, snacks, bottled water, admission fees, and a maximum of 10 people.

“I'm always skeptical about tour, but Jay was absolutely amazing! Our best day in Charleston was on this tour with him. He was insanely knowledgeable about anything we asked him. He even took us back through town to show us some of the architecture of the early buildings. Well worth the price and time!”

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Tea Around Town Dallas: Sip and Savor the Sights - Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum
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Tea Around Town Dallas: Sip and Savor the Sights

7.Tea Around Town Dallas: Sip and Savor the Sights

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a temperature-controlled pink bus through central Dallas while enjoying up to three fine teas, pastries, savory bites, live city commentary, and a souvenir tumbler. The 90-minute outing covers Dealey Plaza, the aquarium, museums, sports venues, City Hall, cattle-drive sculptures, and Reunion Tower.

“It was amazing and the workers were fanatic, their ride viewing the city of Dallas while eating and drinking tea was wonderful.”

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NYC: Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live Entertainment - What your 90 minutes look like
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NYC: Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live Entertainment

8.NYC: Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 1h 30m · from $79

Spend 90 minutes aboard a bright pink, teahouse-styled bus in Manhattan. You’ll enjoy fine teas, scones, sweet treats, live entertainment, and views of the New York Public Library, Grand Central Station, and Radio City Music Hall. Meet at 42nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue.

“Everyone was very nice. We started on time. The bus, the music, the snacks were very nice. I wish there was more information about the places we drove around. The few details provided were interesting. And I expected us to finish the tour at 4 pm, not 15 minutes earlier. If the boarding time is included, the end time of the tour should be reflected accordingly. Not sure if I missed that detail.”

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Tea Around Town Houston: An Elegant Tea Experience - Houston Public Library and Wells Fargo Plaza
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Tea Around Town Houston: An Elegant Tea Experience

9.Tea Around Town Houston: An Elegant Tea Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a stylish, climate-controlled pink bus through downtown Houston while enjoying up to three fine teas, sweets, savory bites, live commentary, and a souvenir tumbler. The 90-minute experience begins across from City Hall, visits major landmarks, and returns to the same spot.

“I was traveling solo and the crew was so welcoming. Food was great scenery was great. I recommend trying this if you Want something cute and demure to do.”

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Tea Around Town Austin: Elegant Tea Bus Tour and Treats - The Texas Capitol sets the tone
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Tea Around Town Austin: Elegant Tea Bus Tour and Treats

10.Tea Around Town Austin: Elegant Tea Bus Tour and Treats

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

You’ll tour Austin from a stylish vintage double-decker bus while tasting three premium teas and gourmet treats. The 90-minute outing passes the Capitol, 6th Street, UT, Lady Bird Lake, the Paramount Theatre, and downtown landmarks, with live English commentary and a take-home tumbler.

“We arrived in Austin and when we looked further into the app I found that the event for the 13th was cancelled! I should have been notified via text, not buried down in an app!!! PlZ REFUnD my money and update me via text when done!!! Booking Ref: 1356019333 Confirmation: 1739073787 Willie Mason 210 260 3398”

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Tea Around Town: A Charming Tea Experience in Philadelphia - Starting at Market and South 6th Street
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Tea Around Town: A Charming Tea Experience in Philadelphia

11.Tea Around Town: A Charming Tea Experience in Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride Philadelphia’s pink Tea Around Town bus for about 90 minutes, with 75 minutes of sightseeing, live narration, up to three fine teas, sweets, savory bites, and a souvenir tumbler. Jack, Thomas, and Sarah have each helped make the experience memorable, though punctuality is worth watching.

“We were waiting in the cold for half an hour before we received the text saying the tour would be an hour and half late. So we went to lunch. When we boarded the tour I couldn’t get to all three of my tickets. I had vouchers for all three, only two tickets showed up. The only saving grace was Sarah. She was lovely, fixed the seating arrangement, my tickets, sang beautifully and was so sweet. She deserves a raise.”

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Beach Yoga & Tea Experience on South Beach - A one-hour practice built around breath and movement
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Beach Yoga & Tea Experience on South Beach

12.Beach Yoga & Tea Experience on South Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Meet Damian at 8:00 am by the 5th Street lifeguard tower for a one-hour yoga class on South Beach. You’ll work through mindful movement, alignment, breath, and level 1 to 3 variations, then finish with a quiet resting pose and a meaningful quote. Bring water and a beach towel.

“That place was so peaceful and beautiful, I really enjoy my time, no pressure about performance. Everything was about sharing good energy and learning about the body. Damian knows how to convey those things and has good experience with yoga. I really enjoy that activity!”

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Chicago: Tea Around Town With Curated Teas & Iconic Sights - Three Teas and a Proper Plate of Treats
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Chicago: Tea Around Town With Curated Teas & Iconic Sights

13.Chicago: Tea Around Town With Curated Teas & Iconic Sights

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 17 reviews · 1h 30m · from $79

Spend 90 minutes in a floral double-decker tea room rolling through central Chicago. You’ll sample three selected teas with scones, pastries, savory bites, live entertainment, and views of Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, and Navy Pier. Smart casual dress and early arrival are wise.

“Tour was late No email confirmation saying they were late Had us standing outside for over 30 min in 20° weather Bus didnt arrive when that said it would even after waiting”

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Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour - South Station begins with a giant eagle
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Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

14.Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the Action Tour Guide app to explore Boston’s waterfront on your own. GPS-triggered audio leads from South Station past the Federal Reserve, Russia Wharf, Harbor Towers, Rowes Wharf, the Aquarium, and Long Wharf. Bring earbuds and download the tour before you leave Wi-Fi.

“Easy to load and use the app. GPS assures that tour aligns with the user’s location. Narration was interesting and educational. Using the app was far better than walking aimlessly through the city. I’ll be sure to look up additional tours when I’m touring other cities. Highly recommend!”

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Big Island Jungle Tour with Guava Green Tea - Apple bananas and lessons in cultivation
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Big Island Jungle Tour with Guava Green Tea

15.Big Island Jungle Tour with Guava Green Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Join Jason and Nicki at Paradise Unplugged in Fern Forest for a two-hour, hands-on tour of tiki carvings, lava sculptures, banana plants, tropical gardens, and off-grid living. You can try carving with a hammer and chisel, then finish with banana and guava green tea.

“Nicki and Jason are a lovely couple who graciously showed me their land and how they lived off the grid. Jason is a talented artist who has created tiki and lava carvings throughout their cleared space. He also has painted a number of palette paintings which were inspired by a New York artist. They were very knowledgeable of the plant life and the edible plants. They cultivate many banana trees/plants and other fruits and vegetables. I was offered the opportunity to plant crops and try my hand at using a chisel on the lava stone and an axe on the wood used for tiki carving. We ended with sampling banana…”

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