Booking Wolf
Edinburgh 90-Minute Afternoon Tea Bus Experience
food_culinary

Edinburgh 90-Minute Afternoon Tea Bus Experience

by Red Bus Bistro Company Limited

2 hours
£42.75£47.50 on ViatorSave 10%/person
From
£42.75£47.50 on ViatorSave 10%per person

Choose from 1 available option

2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£85.50£95Save 10%
2 guests × £42.75
All taxes and fees included

How do you want to book?

Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.

Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£95

Overview

This 90-minute bus tour in Edinburgh includes a traditional afternoon tea while passing major city landmarks. The tour visits Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Old Town, and other key sites such as the Scott Monument, The Meadows, Greyfriars Bobby, Grassmarket, Arthur’s Seat, and the Scottish Parliament. Passengers are served handmade sandwiches, warm home-baked scones with cream and jam, petit fours, cupcakes, and tea or coffee. The bus has a licensed bar where additional alcoholic drinks can be purchased. The tour runs aboard a vintage Routemaster bus with seating for 40 guests on two decks, and requires guests to arrive 10 - 15 minutes before departure at Waterloo Place opposite the Apex Hotel. Children under 5 years are not allowed on board, and those aged 5 to 9 pay a reduced rate. The tour does not provide live or recorded commentary, focusing on the dining experience while traveling through the city. Tables may be shared, especially during busy times, and gluten-free or vegetarian options are available if requested in advance. There is no toilet on the bus, and no guide commentary is given. The company reserves the right to refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons. The bus cannot accommodate wheelchair users due to its design and age. If the tour is canceled before or shortly after departure, a full refund or rescheduled tour will be offered.

Highlights

90-minute bus tour with afternoon tea served on board
Passes Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Old Town, and 5 other landmarks
Includes handmade sandwiches, warm scones, petit fours, cupcakes, tea and coffee
Licensed bar on board for additional alcoholic drinks
Vintage Routemaster bus with two decks and 40 seats
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available if requested

What's included

Warm home-baked scone with cream, jam, and strawberry garnish
Handmade sandwich selections
Selection of petit fours
Tea and coffee
Cupcakes

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Souvenir drinks cup

Itinerary

1

Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic structure dedicated to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.

2

Edinburgh Castle

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

3

The Meadows

The Meadows is a large public park located south of Edinburgh city centre.

4

Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier famous in 19th-century Edinburgh for guarding his owner’s grave for 14 years until his death in 1872.

5

Grassmarket

Grassmarket is an area in Edinburgh’s Old Town behind the castle, known for its lively atmosphere.

6

Arthur's Seat

Arthur’s Seat is an extinct volcano and the highest hill in Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as a mountain in virtue of its bold design.

7

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.

8

The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament is the unicameral legislature of Scotland.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
No live or recorded guide commentary is provided on the buses; the service is a dining experience while touring Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Bookings for Red Bus Bistro are only valid for the specified date and time.
Patrons should expect to share tables, especially on busy weekend tours; those preferring not to share can request accommodation on less busy tours.
Patrons must arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure at Waterloo Place opposite Apex Hotel; late arrivals cannot be waited for and no refunds will be given for latecomers due to limited stand time.
Gluten free and vegetarian options are available; products may contain nuts and dietary requirements should be specified at reservation.
Tickets are not issued for the tour.
The patron's surname is provided to the Bus Manager before the tour and will be requested upon boarding; printing the confirmation email is for personal reference only.
Patrons should be ready to redeem any Gift Voucher used for payment on the day of the tour.
If booked with an Itison voucher, patrons may be asked to show the voucher on their phone.
Children must be at least 5 years old to board; children aged 5 to 9 are charged £20, while those 10 and older pay full adult fare.
Anyone under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Tours may be cancelled without prior notice; in such cases, patrons will receive a full refund or be transferred to another tour date.
If a tour is cancelled after it has started for more than 30 minutes, availability on another tour will be offered.
Smoking is prohibited on the bus at all times.
Red Bus Bistro is not liable for loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings on the bus.
Conditions of carriage comply with the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981; details are available from Red Bus Bistro head office.
Vintage Routemaster buses are used; despite maintenance efforts, unforeseen issues may cause disruptions or cancellations, though efforts will be made to avoid these.
Red Bus Bistro Company may refuse carriage to intoxicated or abusive patrons without refund; reasonable behaviour is required for all passengers.
Red Bus Bistro is not liable for any damage resulting from rule violations.
Red Bus Bistro Company Limited has specific access policies.
Discrimination against employees or passengers based on disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, or religion is not practiced by Red Bus Bistro Company Ltd.
The bus, registered in 1966, includes a driver’s cab, upper and lower decks, and carries at least 4 staff; it seats 12 downstairs and 28 upstairs. Due to its age and design, wheelchair passengers cannot be accommodated. Seating on the lower deck can be reserved for those with mobility issues. Patrons should expect to share tables unless a quieter tour is requested, though this is not guaranteed.
No toilet facilities are available on board.
Tours last between 70 and 90 minutes depending on conditions, during which patrons are served Afternoon Tea or a Gin Tour; private hire requests are considered.
Red Bus Bistro Company Limited strives to accommodate a diverse audience within the bus’s physical limits and follows DDA legislation guidelines.
All patron information is kept confidential and not shared with third parties; Red Bus Bistro Company Limited manages all online transactions.
Total
£85.50Save 10% vs Viator