Tea and Tour
Tea and Tour
Tea and Tour
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.
If you have any access requirements for your tour, including dietary requirements for the afternoon tea, please contact tours@roh.org.uk
An afternoon tea in the Royal Opera House Balconies restaurant, a bespoke gift and 10% off in the Royal Ballet and Opera Shop and Royal Opera House café. Simply show your tour ticket at the till, valid on the day of your tour. After your tour you'll also receive one month of RBO Stream for free.
Indulge in Afternoon Tea with your choice of Traditional, Vegetarian or Vegan and Gluten-Free menus, or elevate your experience with a glass of Champagne. View full menu.
Find information about your Royal Ballet and Opera tour including how to get to the tour venues and in-depth accessibility information.
Background
Embark on a captivating journey behind the scenes and delve into the rich, fascinating history of Swan Lake—one of the most iconic and beloved classical ballets. This tragic tale of love and transformation has enthralled audiences for generations, and now, you have the chance to explore its legacy like never before.
The experience starts with an hour long guided tour of the Royal Opera House, offering rare insight into the world of Swan Lake and The Royal Ballet. See the original feathered tutu and headdress worn by dancers throughout the years and learn more about the artistry and history that brought this production to life.
Following the tour, indulge in an Afternoon Tea served in the elegant Balconies Restaurant within the breathtaking Paul Hamlyn Hall. Enjoy a selection of savoury delicacies and desserts, accompanied by live music from a Royal Ballet and Opera pianist - an immersive experience set in one of London's most iconic venues.
Indulge in Afternoon Tea with your choice of three menu options: Traditional, Vegetarian, or Vegan and Gluten-Free. Dietary requirements are fully catered for, please contact tours@roh.org.uk after booking to arrange this. Guests will also receive a beautifully curated, exclusive takeaway gift, available only at this event. To elevate your experience, a champagne option is also available.
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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 four 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.
- Latecomers will not be admitted.
- 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.
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of five are not allowed on our tours, this includes babies and children in pushchairs.
- We may be using headsets on our tours to amplify the voices of our guides so you don’t miss any information. 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.
Access Information
This tour takes you through different areas of the Royal Opera House, including long corridors, stairs, escalators and lifts. The flooring is also different depending on where you are in the building – some floors are smooth and tiled or wooden, some are carpeted.
Because we are a working theatre, there are areas that won’t always be available to us, which means each tour will take a different route. The spaces we travel through can sometimes be busy and loud.
Our tour guides use descriptive language which helps to paint a picture for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Please get in touch at boxoffice@roh.org.uk after booking to let us know your access requirements so we can make sure you have the best experience on your visit. We can help plan the tour if you require step-free and wheelchair access, if you prefer to avoid areas with views from a height, if you need to use the hearing loop or if you need to take regular breaks. Unfortunately, our hearing loops aren't compatible with Bluetooth.
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