Afternoon Tea with Castle Views in Edinburgh
Description
Step into one of Scotland’s most elegant and iconic traditions: the authentic Afternoon Tea. Surrounded by historic interiors, fine porcelain, and privileged views of Edinburgh Castle, you’ll be welcomed into a Scottish tea room with more than a century of history. This carefully curated culinary experience invites you to travel back in time through the flavours, architecture, and customs that remain part of everyday life in Edinburgh. Enjoy a selection of premium Scottish and international teas, accompanied by traditional homemade delicacies served with a contemporary touch. Every detail of the setting preserves the timeless charm and character of the city. Throughout the experience, you’ll discover the fascinating history and evolution of Afternoon Tea through stories, traditions, and local insights that reveal how this ritual became one of the United Kingdom’s most beloved social customs. For those who prefer savoury flavours, an alternative menu inspired by traditional Scottish cuisine is also available, offering a different way to experience this cherished tradition. Far from conventional tourist experiences, this is an invitation to connect with a more intimate, elegant, and authentic side of Scotland.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(38)
We had a lovely tea time with Jesus! Great stories and history of the city! Very enjoyable! Thank you!
Mia was a fantastic host. Very knowledgeable, good stories and recommendations.
Excellent experience with great food, tea, and stories.
Jesus provided a personal and warm tour and had so much knowledge. You will learn so much! The tea was in a beautiful location with an amazing view of the castle. The food and tea were excellent.
Jesus was a wonderful guide. The venue was lovely and had a whole back story, which Jesus explained. Not only did we learn about tea, but he went over the whole history of the monarchy. We really enjoyed it. The tea and food was very good as well.
Jesus was a wealth of information, helpful in all of his Edinburgh suggestions and gave us a fabulous overview of the Monarchy and history of tea. We enjoyed his company and found the time just flew by.
Loved our tea time. Our guide Jesus was so nice, friendly and knowledgeable. The food and tea was good.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your tea time experience and that Jesus made the tour so warm and informative. Thank you again for joining us — we truly appreciate it.
Loved our tour guide Maya. She provided lots of great history regarding tea and food. Beautiful tea room and view of castle.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed Maya’s tour and appreciated the history she shared about tea and food, as well as the beautiful setting and castle views. Thank you again for joining us — we truly appreciate it.
Fun visit to the team room. Our tour hostess, Maya, was very sweet and knowledgeable; she made everyone feel welcome.
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.
Absolutely loved this and would do it again. While the finger sandwiches and other food items weren't things I would normally eat, the tea, the views and the ambiance were amazing. Maya was knowledgeable and sweet.
We truly appreciate your review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tea, views, and atmosphere, and that Maya made the experience so enjoyable. Thank you again for joining us.
