The 4 Afternoon Tea Experiences in Scotland That Earn Their Price

1.Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Vintage Routemaster afternoon tea on a moving bus in Edinburgh with city views, sandwiches, scones, sweets, and unlimited tea or coffee.

“I guess I missed something when I booked. I didn’t even realize this was an afternoon tea served on a moving bus. Which made drinking beverages pretty dicey at best. Evidently this was meant to be a tea with a bus tour of the city. The tour part was pretty sparse, with very limited commentary. The food was subpar, dry, bland, not very good. AND, we, along with another family, did not get advance notice that the provider had changed the meeting place for the tour, so the bus had to come fetch us once they got started. I can’t imagine how other guests got notice of the correct meeting…”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 735 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

A 90-minute vintage bus afternoon tea in Glasgow with handmade sandwiches, warm scones, unlimited tea and a fast, fun city sights loop.

“The food was really good with a nice assortment of sweet and savory items. The staff was friendly and helpful. They made this a fun time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Afternoon Tea with Castle Views in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Top rated

Afternoon tea in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle views, small-group guide, and a full Scottish tea spread in 90 minutes for $67.34.

“We did the Afternoon Tea Tour with Lucas as our guide, and it was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Lucas was warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable — the way he told stories really brought everything to life and made the whole experience feel special. The afternoon tea itself was delicious, with a lovely selection of traditional treats and teas in such a charming setting. You could tell Lucas genuinely loves what he does, and that made all the difference. He took care of every little detail, answered all our questions with so much kindness, and kept us smiling the whole time. The tour was also super well-organized by Haggis…”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Delightful Scottish Afternoon Tea Experience in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Small-group Scottish afternoon tea in Edinburgh with montaditos, cakes, fruit, and fizz or mocktails near Leven Street.

“It was a charming, small tea salon with excellent service and conversation. The host Kayla was very warm and welcoming.”

Check availability →Read our full review