Red Bus Bistro Glasgow & Edinburgh Bus Tours

Experience unique Edinburgh and Glasgow red bus tours with afternoon tea, gin tour or sightseeing on a vintage red bus. Book a big bus tour with style.

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Savour the Best of Glasgow & Edinburgh — A Non-Guided Experience

Step aboard our iconic vintage Routemaster and discover Scotland’s most vibrant cities with a twist. This isn’t your typical city bus tour — it’s a chance to relax, indulge, and soak in the atmosphere from the comfort of our classic 1966 red double-decker. With Red Bus Bistro, sightseeing becomes an experience to savour. Whether you’re sipping gin with afternoon tea or clinking glasses on an evening ride through twinkling streets, this is Edinburgh and Glasgow like you’ve never seen them.

What Makes Red Bus Bistro Different?

Iconic Vintage Bus: Dine and ride on a beautifully restored 1966 Routemaster.
Scotland’s Only Gastronomy Tour Bus: No guides, no headsets — just great food, drink, and views.
Thematic Experiences: Afternoon tea, evening dining, seasonal tours, whisky and wine tastings.
Memorable Moments: Perfect for birthdays, date nights, hen parties, and unforgettable group get-togethers.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering the cities you love, this is sightseeing with a side of style.

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Whether you’re a local or a visitor, our Red Bus tours offer a unique way to savour the spirit of Glasgow and Edinburgh. No guides, no schedules — just great food, great company, and great views.

- Glasgow Afternoon Tea With Fizz

- Glasgow Gin Tea

- Edinburgh Afternoon Tea With Fizz

- Edinburgh Gin Tea

- Gift Vouchers

Most Popular Experiences – Glasgow & Edinburgh

Get on board for a unique Glasgow or Edinburgh Bus Tour. Enjoy either an afternoon tea or gin tea on our vintage 1966 Routemaster Bus, while you take in the stunning sights that both Edinburgh and Glasgow have to offer.

Choose From Two Iconic Locations

Glasgow - View Experiences

Crowned the first UNESCO City of Music in the UK, Glasgow’s heart beats with passion, energy and flair. Discover the city in style aboard the vintage red bus.

The bus departure and return point is Shuttle Street in Glasgow’s city centre. Find out more about our Gin Sight Seeing Tours or our Afternoon Fizz Sight Seeing Tours.

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Edinburgh- View Experiences

Edinburgh is a world heritage site steeped in history, beauty and character. It’s the perfect fusion of old and new worlds. There really is nowhere else quite like it.

The bus departure and return point is Waterloo Place in Edinburgh’s city centre. Find out more about our Gin Sight Seeing Tours or our Afternoon of Fizz and sightseeing around Edinburgh.

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About Our Gastronomy Bus Tours in Glasgow and Edinburgh

The Red Bus Bistro is a quintessential British red bus touring the fabulous cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, on a daily basis.

Discover famous landmarks and the city’s best kept secrets onboard the bus and savour delicious freshly made food, sourced and produced locally.

Enjoy a tipple (or two) of fizz, gin or malt whisky. The choice is yours.

We are Scotland’s only vintage red bus providing gastronomy tours in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Make sure to bring your appetite and your camera.

All aboard!

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