Toronto keeps reinventing itself, and this time it's doing it on wheels. A bright pink double-decker bus is rolling through downtown, serving afternoon tea while you watch the city glide past beneath a panoramic glass roof. It is called High Sociétéa, and it is Canada's first afternoon tea experience served in motion.
Pinkies up, Toronto.
The Story Behind the Bus
Every great experience starts with a personal story, and High Sociétéa is no different. Founder Veruschka Mungroo built this concept around cherished memories of sharing afternoon tea with her mother while growing up in South Africa. When her mother was diagnosed with dementia two years ago, Mungroo, now living in Canada, held onto that ritual as something irreplaceable.
Those memories became the foundation for High Sociétéa. Mungroo immigrated from South Africa eight years ago and wanted to create a space where others could build the same lasting connections over tea.
What to Expect Onboard
Step onto the bus and you step into a different world. The interior features soft floral booths and golden accents throughout. The upper deck sits beneath a panoramic glass roof with 180-degree views of the city skyline. A live violinist serenades guests throughout the 90-minute journey, doubling as a tour guide highlighting Toronto's most iconic sights.
The food menu is a classic afternoon tea spread. Expect tea sandwiches, tarts, pastries, scones with clotted cream and mini fruit preserves, cookies, cupcakes, macarons, and eclairs. A curated tea selection accompanies the food throughout the journey.
Two packages are available. The Classic Package is $125 per person and includes sky deck seating, a private table, and a souvenir tea tumbler. The Signature Package is $145 per person and adds an enhanced menu, a seasonal non-alcoholic rosé, and priority boarding.
When and Where
High Sociétéa officially launches on Thursday, June 4, 2026. In June, tours run Thursday to Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Starting in July, the schedule expands to Tuesday through Sunday. Each tour runs 90 minutes and can be booked online at highsocietea.ca.
More Than a Pretty Experience
What makes High Sociétéa stand out beyond its pink exterior is the community generosity built into the model. Every six months, women from local shelters will be invited as guests of honour for complimentary trips. Supporting women and fellow immigrants is a core part of Mungroo's vision for the business.
Toronto has no shortage of beautiful dining experiences. Few tie the experience to a community purpose directly.
Why This Fits Toronto Perfectly
Toronto has long had a sophisticated afternoon tea scene. The Fairmont Royal York has been serving its iconic tea since 1929, and newer spots continue to draw crowds. But High Sociétéa does something different. It takes the ritual outside, puts it in motion, and adds a city tour on top.
There is something fitting about experiencing afternoon tea while watching this city move past the window. Toronto is not a city that sits still. It builds, tears down, and reinvents constantly. A tea experience that refuses to stay in one place feels exactly right.
With the FIFA World Cup arriving in Toronto in the summer of 2026, record numbers of visitors will look for ways to explore the city. High Sociétéa gives them a reason to slow down, look up through a glass roof, and let the city come to them.
The Bottom Line
High Sociétéa is one of those experiences Toronto needed before it knew it needed it. It combines the elegance of a classic tradition with the warmth of a founder who genuinely wants people to feel something. The story behind it gives the entire experience heart.
If you are planning a summer outing with friends, a celebration, or simply want to treat yourself to something unexpected, this is worth booking. High Sociétéa launches June 4. Reserve your spot at highsocietea.ca before someone else does.
Afternoon tea in Toronto just got a lot more interesting.
Sources
- High Sociétéa – Official Website
- High Sociétéa Debuts in Toronto this June – Newswire
- Toronto is getting a double-decker bus where you can sip afternoon tea – Narcity
- Toronto getting fancy tour bus where you can have afternoon tea – BlogTO
- Canada's first afternoon tea bus tour is coming to Toronto – Curiocity
- High Societea Offers Afternoon Tea on Toronto Sightseeing Bus – Torontonicity
- Afternoon tea tours on a pink double decker bus – YourCityWithIN
