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Tea and Tour

Tea and Tour

Tea and Tour

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Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Afternoon tea arranged on a white tablecloth
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Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Running time
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including afternoon tea.
Guidance
Suitable for ages 12+
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Access

If you have any access requirements for your tour, please contact tours@roh.org.uk

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Private Tours

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Tours Information

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Background

Embark on a captivating journey behind the scenes and delve into the rich and fascinating history of one of the most iconic classical ballets – Swan Lake

This tragic tale of love and transformation has enthralled audiences for generations. On our Swan Lake ballet-themed tour you will have a unique opportunity to see the swans' beautiful feathered tutu and headdresses worn by dancers of The Royal Ballet throughout the years.

As part of this unique experience, you will be served an elegant afternoon tea whilst soaking in the splendour of one of the Royal Opera House restaurants. For tours starting at 12.45pm you will enjoy the tour first, followed by afternoon tea. For tours starting at 2pm afternoon tea will be served first, with the tour commencing at 3pm.

Menu
  • Selection of teas or coffee
  • Selection of classic finger sandwiches: egg truffle, cucumber and cream cheese, beef and horseradish, smoked salmon
  • Scones served with strawberry preserve and Devonshire clotted cream
  • Seasonal assorted pastries

(Menus may vary)


This tour is available all year round. New dates are added on a rolling basis. Please check back in the coming months for updated availability. Please note, Ballet Tour and Tea tickets are non refundable and non exchangeable from 4 days before the date of your tour.

Important information about your tour
  • The meeting point for this tour is the Ground Floor cloakroom of the Royal Opera House.
  • As the Royal Opera House is a working theatre each tour provides unique experience and content may vary according to what spaces are available on the day.
  • We may be using headsets on our tours so you don’t miss any important information from our guides. All equipment is fully sanitised after each tour. You can use your own headphones if you wish. Please note headphones need to have a standard jack connection to be used with our devices.
  • Contact-free bag checks will be in operation when you enter the building.

Find out more

The view towards the Main Entrance Foyer from within the Royal Opera House café

Accessibility

The Royal Opera House is a large building with long corridors and many stairs. You are required to walk distances and stand for the duration of the tour. Where possible, we can facilitate stops in the tour where you can sit. This cannot be guaranteed.

All tours are fully accessible to wheelchair users, those with reduced mobility or other disabilities. To have the right support in place for you, please contact boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after booking so we can deliver the necessary access arrangements for your visit.

Antonio Pappano in rehearsal for Live from Covent Garden, 13 June 2020 ©2020 ROH. Photograph by Lara Cappelli

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