Visit to Edinburgh Castle and Vintage Bus Sparkling Afternoon Tea Tour for Two
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Overview
Experience everything on offer at the famous Edinburgh Castle, before tucking into vintage afternoon tea for two served aboard a vibrant bistro bus.
Edinburgh Castle has been variously a fortress, military barracks and royal residence during its existence. You’ll learn all about this and more with entry across the site including the Scottish National War Museum, regimental museums and every intriguing nook and cranny the castle has to offer.
You’ll also have a 90-minute bus ride around the city, coupled with a delicious roving afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco. Observe the city from on high then see it up close on a whistle-stop street-level tour – it’s a great way to discover Scotland’s capital!
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- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 2
- Validity
- 6 Months
- Rating
- 4.9 (7)
What's Included
- Entry for two to the iconic and popular Edinburgh Castle
- Discover nearly 900 years of history through museums, displays and more
- Board a Vintage Red Bistro Bus for a 90 minute tour of the city for two
- Couple your sightseeing with an on-board afternoon tea served with a glass of Prosecco each
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at Edinburgh Castle you’ll turn over your tickets to gain entry to the castle itself and all the on-site extra bits like museums and displays.
At 12.00 or 15.00 (depending on the time you’ve booked) you’ll board your Vintage Red Bistro Bus ahead of a 90 minute tour of the city, setting off from Waterloo Place. During your tour you’ll also be served a delicious afternoon tea, replete with sandwiches, scones, pastries, a glass of Prosecco and your choice of tea, coffee or other hot drink.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 6 (Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Vouchers are valid for six months from the date of issue.
Edinburgh Castle:
Monday to Saturday throughout the year excluding the Christmas and New Year period.
Edinburgh Castle is open from 09.30 until 18.00 (last entry 17.00) in summer (1 April - 30 September) and until 17.00 (last entry at 16.00) in winter (1 October - 31 March).
Vintage afternoon Tea bus:
Wednesday to Sunday 12.00 or 15.00 (Excludes the Christmas and New Year period). Patrons are requested to arrive 5 to 10 minutes before departure from Stance ZF at Waterloo Place. Unfortunately they cannot wait for late comers.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 2 to 3 hours for your visit to Edinburgh Castle, 1 hour 30 minutes for the Vintage Bus Sparkling Afternoon Tea Tour plus 20 minutes to walk between the two. Please ensure you allow plenty of time for travelling between the different parts of your experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
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5
Rosanna and Stephen
13/09/2021
A great day of touring and fun in Edinburgh
We very much enjoyed our visit to Edinburgh Castle, such a beautiful building with wonderful views and interesting history. The afternoon tea tour for two was very special too. The staff were particularly friendly, helpful and entertaining. They create a fun atmosphere on the bus and provide an excellent tea with freshly made sandwiches and cakes. The scones were perfect. The prosecco made it special and being able to order more wine/gin cocktails along the way made it even more fun.
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Jac B
18/05/2019
Castle and Vintage Bus Afternoon Tea
Excellent day visited the castle first had a short free tour then explored it ourselves. Then arrived for the afternoon tea, good selection of food, well presented, quirky setting and lovely staff.
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Andy
10/05/2019
First class experience
Easy to book and easy to use. The Vintage bus with afternoon tea was a quirky and fun way to see Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle was a great place to spend a couple of hours exploring.
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Maggs
12/04/2019
A novel way to experience Edinburgh
The big red bus afternoon tea was lovely... a good way to see Edinburgh and earmark places to explore at leisure. The bus top deck was a bit wobbly in places... have to hold on to the Prosecco glass around the bends😂 Staff very pleasant.
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Grant mair
21/09/2018
Mr
Good day out
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Joyce
04/06/2018
Birthday treat
Red bus bistro tour excellent, only comment is that more information would have been welcomed en route re history of city! Edinburgh castle states closes at 6pm but beware they start to shepherd you out at approx 5.40pm!
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Tony
29/09/2019
Healey
First visit to Edinburgh, an amazing City, fascinating castle the bus tour had great staff but we couldn't hear the p.a.information at the back due to the engine noise.
Locations
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Scotland
- Edinburgh, Scotland