Afternoon Tea with Castle Views in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview
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Enjoy afternoon tea in an Edinburgh tea room that is steeped in authenticity and history—and offers spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Savor a selection of premium Scottish teas, thoughtfully chosen to showcase the country’s unique flavors and traditions, accompanied by handmade treats, from freshly baked scones to delicate cakes and savory bitses.

Skip the bland cafés and enjoy an authentic afternoon tea in Edinburgh
Soak in unique views of Edinburgh Castle you won’t get anywhere else
Learn about the interesting history of tea and tea rooms in Scotland
Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group experience

Sample Menu

Main

Full menu of the typical Scottish Afternoon Tea:

Traditional Scottish Afternoon Tea Traditional sweet or savory alternative option Selection of Scottish and international teas or coffee.

What's Included

Meals

Curated selection of premium Scottish teas. Freshly made sweet and savoury handmade food
Coffee and/or Tea

Traditional afternoon tea experience in a historic Edinburgh tea room
Local expert guide with storytelling throughout the experience
Reserved table in a historic tea room overlooking Edinburgh Castle

Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Any additional food or drinks not included in the set menu

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

145 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 4BL, UK
Meet your guide at the corner of Johnnie Walker, where they will be holding a blue umbrella with the Food Tour logo. The tour begins only at this meeting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
We kindly ask that any allergies or dietary intolerances are communicated at least 24 hours in advance. This is required to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 37 reviews

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Great experience

Sarah_Y, Apr 2026

Fun visit to the team room. Our tour hostess, Maya, was very sweet and knowledgeable; she made everyone feel welcome.

Response from Host, May 2026

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed Maya’s tour and the beautiful setting, and that the history she shared around tea and food added to the experience. Thank you again for joining us — we truly appreciate it.

Noam was a lovely tea...

Leslie, Oct 2025

Noam was a lovely tea companion....he shared tea stories and parts of his life with us. The Willow tea room is very nice s was the service. Totally enjoyed the experience.

The Tea on Tea

jbpan2, Sep 2025

My daughter, aunt and I met Maya, our tour guide and had a lovely afternoon tea experience. Maya’s knowledge on the history of tea was extensive. She was funny and delightful. We all enjoyed this experience and recommend it to other travelers.

An unforgettable experience with Lucas and Haggis Hunters Tours

adrian_a, Jul 2025

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 Hunters Tours — everything was smooth, on time, and very professional. If you’re looking for something unique, local, and full of heart, this is it. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat and would happily do it all over again!