Café on the Strip: High Tea on a Double-Decker Bus

A beautifully designed double-decker bus. Three tiers of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and desserts. Fine teas served in traditional china. A 75-minute rolling tour of the Las Vegas Strip from the Sahara down to the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and back. Bellagio fountains, Caesars Palace, the Luxor pyramid, and the Sphere all passing by the windows. This is what Las Vegas looks like when you slow down, sit down, and let the city come to you.

Tea, Views, and a Front Row Seat to the Strip

Café on the Strip is a women-owned Las Vegas business that takes the British high tea tradition and puts it on wheels, turning a 75-minute tour of the Las Vegas Strip into an afternoon tea experience unlike anything else the city offers. The double-decker bus departs from SAHARA Las Vegas at 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, travels south down the Strip past every major landmark to the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, and returns to the Sahara for disembarkation. The interior is styled as a British-inspired mobile café with gilded place settings, floral decorations, and blue table sets sized for couples and groups of four. Panoramic windows and a glass roof run the length of the upper deck. The upper level provides the most unobstructed views of the Strip and is worth requesting when booking.

The route passes Bellagio and its fountains, The Venetian Resort, Caesars Palace, New York-New York, Mandalay Bay, the Flamingo, the Luxor pyramid, and the Sphere. A recorded narration plays throughout, sharing stories, facts, and anecdotes about each property as it comes into view. The combination of high tea service and Las Vegas Strip sightseeing in one 75-minute sitting is something genuinely unique to this city and this concept.

What Is on the Table

Every ticket includes a three-tier platter of sweet and savory items served alongside your chosen tea. The menu is curated to reflect the British afternoon tea tradition while incorporating fresh, elevated ingredients throughout. The current menu includes:

Savory Items

• Artfully sliced vegetables on crustless whole wheat bread with dill cream cheese spread
• Oven roasted turkey breast with Swiss cheese and dijonnaise on white bread
• Rich mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil pesto on sweet Portuguese bread
• Chilled Maine lobster with spicy aioli on a buttery roll
• Smoked salmon open-faced on a fresh mini bagel with dill cream cheese and sliced cucumber

Sweet Items and Desserts

A rotating selection of scones, pastries, and desserts served on the third tier. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free options are available throughout the menu. Dietary needs can be noted at booking.

Tea Selection

Hot teas, iced teas, and iced coffees are available. The current tea menu includes a robust black tea with a smooth malty finish, an organic spearmint and peppermint blend, and a fruity organic option that steeps a delicate pink color with notes of ripe apricots and Asian pears. Every tea is served in traditional china throughout the tour.

General vs Premium: What the Upgrade Gets You

Both ticket types include private table seating and the full three-tier menu. The difference is in the experience surrounding the food. Premium Admission adds priority boarding, elevated scenic seating on the upper deck with panoramic views of the Strip, exclusive access to the VIP Lounge inside the Sahara Hotel before departure with air conditioning, and one extra dessert and sandwich as part of the upgraded culinary offering. For anyone visiting during warmer months, the pre-boarding access to the Sahara VIP Lounge makes the premium ticket a practical upgrade beyond just the seating benefit.

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Cancellation requests must be submitted at least 72 hours before departure and are handled at management’s discretion. If a refund is offered, a 50% cancellation fee applies. Book directly at cafeonthestrip.com for the best available pricing. Children’s tickets are priced the same as adult tickets. All children must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or older. Children under 3 are not permitted on the bus. Strollers must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.

When to Go and How to Book

Café on the Strip runs Thursday through Sunday with two departure times per day: 12pm to 1:30pm and 3pm to 4:30pm. Additional slots are added during peak periods. The full experience runs approximately 90 minutes including 15 minutes for boarding and disembarking, with the tour itself running 75 minutes. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your departure time. The bus departs promptly and cannot accommodate late arrivals. Scan your QR code with the Café on the Strip greeter at the Sahara, no printouts needed. Complimentary valet and self-parking are available at the Sahara Hotel.

The experience is ideal for bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, anniversary outings, corporate events, and anyone looking for an afternoon that feels nothing like the standard Las Vegas visitor itinerary. Private bus bookings for groups are available, contact cafeonthestrip.com directly for private event pricing and availability. Follow @cafeonthestriplv on Instagram for seasonal menu updates and special event announcements.

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