Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Scott Monument, E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ Scotland
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott
Pass By: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.
Pass By: The Meadows, Old Town, Edinburgh Scotland
The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre.
Pass By: Greyfriars Bobby, 30-34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE Scotland
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.
Pass By: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
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.
Pass By: Arthur's Seat, Queen's Drive Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8HG Scotland
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"
Pass By: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II.
Pass By: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh EH99 1SP Scotland
The Scottish Parliament is the unicameral legislature of Scotland.
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Saint Andrew Square, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2, UK
1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD. 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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Marjorie F
Don’t be fooled by the bite size portions, you will be full by the end of the tour. The sandwiches, cakes and treats are delicious! And the bus is so much fun. My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : 210aaronb
Do yourself a favor and skip this. Over $90 for two of us to sit on a 85 degree bus. No windows. The pastries were melting faster than we could eat them. No water, they "ran out", despite knowing how many people were going to be on the bus. The table behind us got off the bus and took a taxi to their hotel, they were elderly and couldn't take the heat. When asked about a fan or a window, or airconditioning multiple times, the tour operator shrugged her shoulders. There was no commentary, no discussion about what we were seeing. It was literally a hot, crowded bus driving around the city for 90 minutes. Couldn't get off fast enough
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : N2401OYwilmas
We were disappointed in this experience. We were eventually asked what we would like to drink (after the glass of Prosecco) 50 minutes into the tour. Others were asked much earlier. When we finally got our tea it was lukewarm and only half a cup. A member of staff said they were having problems - not much hot water and he also said that they didn’t have enough food for the 3pm tour. As this is an established company I found surprising that they weren’t more organised. This was a gift from my son and his family and I expected more.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Globetrotter037
I was given this trip as a Christmas present. It was great experience from start to finish. The food was amazing, just enough. Best scone ive had in ages. Couldnt have picked better music either. All in all a very nice experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Snowingcats
Had an absolute amazing time. And I'd like to give special thanks to Shimi and Sarah, they were brilliant made the experience so much better. Going around the city while having afternoon tea and listening to Shimi retell his favorite stories was so much more than what I expected. And I guarantee you won't regret booking this.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Leslie L
On the day of our tea, the temperature was warmer than usual. Nevertheless, the staff were not prepared for the hot weather. No fans, ice or cold drinks. And, the bus windows only opened around 4 inches. Knowing all this, the staff did nothing to make the ride a little more bearable. And, when we brought up concerns about the heat, the staff gave us excuses. Too, it was hard to hear what the staff were saying. One lady spilled her glass of champagne as she didn't realize it was time to leave our start site. Food was good. It was hard to enjoy it due to the heat. We decided to get off the bus at the first stop.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : clh575
It was an exceptionally warm day in Edinburgh. We were seated on the upper deck and immediately noticed how warm it was. Windows open about 4 inches. No breeze. The food was very good. We requested cold drinks and they were out of our choices. They had one orange drink which we shared. No water was available. No fans to cool the air. The four of us decided to leave the bus at the first stop due to the heat. Also this is described as a tour. Very little information offered on what we were seeing. I had looked forward to this experience and was really disappointed. Suggestion to operators: have lots of cold drinks especially water when it is a warm day. Offer hand fans or install fans on the bus. A breeze makes a huge difference. Make sure you have ample supply of very cold drinks to help with the heat. Be sure that you describe the experience correctly. It is a ride on a bus with tea. Not a tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : 374jaydem
Had the best time on the tour bus with friends for a hen do 🐓 🎉 the people working on the bus are so great, I think their names were Sarah, Elise can’t remember the names on the other two but recommend 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Bonnie_M
We were so surprised at how cute this Red Bus Tour was! We sat on the second level with tea, Prosecco, tea sandwiches & desserts while touring Edinburgh. We thought it would be just a Scottish Tea in a hotel, but this bus tour was delightful with a great crew. Such fun!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : TamDennett
Received a gift voucher for this and opted for the Edinburgh trip and so glad we did, well organised, great service and food, staff were very helpful and informative. Not only would I recommend but I am looking forward to another visit later on in the year.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
