Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience

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4.2 (1324)

Earliest Date Available: October 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Edinburgh

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group size

Max 20 guests

Language

English

Location

Edinburgh

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group size

Max 20 guests

Language

English

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4.2

•1324 reviews

US$63.73 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Enjoy the very best afternoon tea that Edinburgh has to offer. Indulge in a selection of sandwiches, cakes, savouries and warm home baked scones with Traditional preserves and fresh whipped cream. The Tour explores all the main attractions in Edinburgh, including the historic Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Old Town to name a few. Duration of tour is between 70 – 90 minutes. We are licensed so additional drinks can be purchased from our onboard bar. This tour is not suitable for children 5 and under and they can not be permitted on board the bus.

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not offer live or recorded guide commentary on our buses. We are a dining Experience whilst touring Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Red Bus Bistro Bookings are only valid for the date and time stated.
Patrons should expect to share a table especially on our busier weekend tours. If patrons would rather not share a table we can try and accommodate them on a quieter tour.
Patrons are requested to arrive 10–15 minutes before departure at waterloo Place opposite Apex Hotel. Unfortunately we cannot wait for late comers as we only have a limited time on stand. Refunds will not be offered to latecomers.
We offer gluten free or vegetarian options. Our Products may contain nuts. Please specify requirements upon reservation.
No tickets are issued for the tour.
Your Surname is passed to the Bus Manager prior to your tour, this will be requested upon arrival at the bus, you can print this email out purely for your own information.
Please be prepared to redeem any Gift Voucher you may have used for payment to the bus on the day of the tour.
If you have booked using an Itison voucher, we may ask to see your voucher on your phone.
Children have to be 5 years and older to be allowed onboard Red Bus Bistro children aged 5 to 9 years old are charged at £20 pounds and children aged 10 and over are charged as full paying adult.
Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
There may be occasions where the tour has to be cancelled without advance notice, in the event of a cancellation patrons will be refunded in full or transferred onto another tour date.
If the tour is cancelled after the first half an hours commencement, we will then offer availability on another tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the Bus at any time.
Red Bus Bistro does not take any responsibility for the loss, damage or theft of personal belongings while on the Bus.
Conditions of carriage are subject to legislation set out by the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981; all details can be given by the Red Bus Bistro head office.
We would like to point out that we operate Vintage Routemaster Buses, and although we keep our vehicles in the best possible maintenance condition there will be times that unforeseen maintenance issues may arise and result in a disruption to the tours, or cancellation; however we will endeavour to do everything in our power to avoid any disruption.
Red Bus Bistro Company reserves the right to refuse carriage of patrons who are intoxicated, or displaying threatening or abusive behaviour, no refunds will be given under these circumstances. We also ask that a reasonable standard of behaviour is adhered to while on the tour, as there are other passengers to consider.
Red Bus Bistro is not responsible for any damage caused by breaking the rules.
RED BUS BISTRO COMPANY LIMITED ACCESS POLICIES
It is not the policy of Red Bus Bistro Company Ltd to discriminate in any way against employees or passengers regarding disability, gender, race, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Red Bus Bistro’s Bus was registered in 1966; it consists of Drivers Cab, upper deck, lower deck, and will always have at least 4 staff on board. The bus seats 12 downstairs and 28 upstairs; unfortunately due to the age and design of the Bus we cannot accommodate wheelchair passengers. Red Bus Bistro can reserve seating in advance for the lower deck for those with mobility concerns. As per above, patrons should otherwise be prepared to share a table, where the patrons would rather be seated alone we can try and accommodate them on a quieter tour however not guaranteed,
There is no toilet on board.
The tour will last between 70-90 minutes dependant on conditions, in which time our patrons will be served with an Afternoon Tea or Gin Tour. For private hire all requests are considered.
Red Bus Bistro Company Limited will go out of its way to cater for as diverse and audience as possible within the physical confines of the bus, and will follow the DDA Legislation guidelines at all times.
All information gained from Patrons will never be given to any third parties; Red Bus Bistro Company Limited is responsible for all online transactions.

Home baked warm scone with cream, jam and strawberry garnish

Handmade Sandwich selections

Selection of Petit Fours

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Sumptuous cupcakes

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Souvenir drinks cup

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Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott

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Edinburgh Castle

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The Meadows

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Greyfriars Bobby

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Grassmarket

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Arthur's Seat

Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design"

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament is the unicameral legislature of Scotland.

Meeting Point

Regent Terrace, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH7 5BN

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Regent Road Coach Parking 5 Regent Terrace next to Rabbie Burns Statue

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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G8109ELandrewmOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great Food & City Tour

This was so much fun! It was a great way to see the city and to eat yummy food. Our gracious hostess offered me a soft drink since I didn’t want alcohol. She recommended Iron Brew, a Scottish drink. I’m so glad she did because it’s delicious! I drank it every chance I could before leaving Scotland. If you’re on the fence about booking this tour I highly recommend that you do it…It’s totally worth it!

MKReviewers123September 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful birthday surprise

This 90 minute bus trip was a wonderful birthday surprise, and we enjoyed every moment. The food was delicious, plentiful and well presented, and the whole experience was made even more enjoyable by our informative and fun guides. A fantastic experience from start to finish. My only small criticism would be that two stops felt unnecessary and took time off the tour.

Johanna_LSeptember 2026 • Viator

Scenic tour

Great way to see the city & enjoy the champagne. Can see most of where you want to go when it’s done then you can jump on a on & off bus to get around .

Lyndsey_MAugust 2026 • Viator

A Cute and Fun MUST Do!

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea experience in Edinburgh! It was such a fun and memorable way to see the city, and the entire staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the experience. We visited on a particularly warm day, and the team worked so hard to make sure everyone was comfortable and helped us cool down whenever they could. We also really appreciated the thoughtful stops along the way for bathroom breaks and photo opportunities; getting to take pictures in the ...read more

106gemmaeAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Unforgettable route master experience.

Having already been on this outing I booked again to go with a friend and again I would encourage anyone thinking of going to book without doubt that it’s an unforgettable experience. The afternoon tea provided was beautifully presented with lots of different choice that would suit lots of different tastes. Danni who was there to look after us was tentative and super friendly and a credit to your company. She made us feel welcome and ensured we had an enjoyable trip. Mark, the driver, as befo...read more