Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience

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Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Savor delicious afternoon tea delights in Edinburgh, seeing landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Relish 70-90 minutes of rich history and tasty treats. Licensed bar on board.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Home baked warm scone with cream, jam and strawberry garnish
Handmade Sandwich selections
Selection of Petit Fours
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir drinks cup

Good To Know

  • 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,
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

What You’ll Experience

Scott Monument (Pass By)

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

Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.

The Meadows (Pass By)

The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre.

Greyfriars Bobby (Pass By)

Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films.

Grassmarket (Pass By)

Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, behind Edinburgh Castle, the Grassmarket area is one of the most vibrant, picturesque and lively areas of the city.

Arthur's Seat (Pass By)

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"

Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass By)

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

The Scottish Parliament (Pass By)

The Scottish Parliament is the unicameral legislature of Scotland.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Waterloo Place, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 3EG

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Stand ZE Waterloo Place Edinburgh across the road from Howies restaurant.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Fun first afternoon in Edinburgh
July 07, 2026

A fun way to get your bearings in Edinburgh. Our servers were fun and answered all our cultural questions.

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Best way to enjoy Edinburgh
July 02, 2026

This was such a fun and delicious way to see Edinburgh. The staff were excellent. The food was very good.

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Total Rip Off!
June 28, 2026

Don’t be misled by the pictures you see on the website for this tour as the food supplied is of a very poor standard, We were told to be at the departure point 10 minutes before the bus was due to ...read more

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What a fun experience!!...
June 26, 2026

What a fun experience!! This was the perfect tour to start my Edinburgh trip off with. I was lucky enough to have been assigned the front seat at the top of the bus and I felt like I was being spoi...read more

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Wonderful Afternoon Bus Trip
June 25, 2026

Welcomed on board by friendly driver Mark, Ian and Danni were crew on board. All friendly, fun and welcoming. Lovely selection of savoury and sweet treats, and beautiful warm scones. Nothing too ...read more

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