Cream Tea Tours
Treat yourself or a loved one to a memorable afternoon in one of the world’s most renowned botanic gardens.
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Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with our popular Cream Tea Tours.
Led by one of our expert Garden Guides, these leisurely walks explore seasonal highlights, fascinating plant collections, and the Garden’s rich history. After your tour, unwind in the Terrace Cafe with a delicious cream tea, featuring handmade scones, jam, clotted cream, and a pot of tea.
Tour details
The cream tea includes savoury and sweet treats, scones served with clotted cream and jam and a pot of Shibui tea or coffee. View a sample menu
Cost is £60 for two people. Up to eight additional people can be added at a cost of £30 per person.
Tours last for 90 minutes and start from the John Hope Gateway (West Gate) on Arboretum Place at 1.30pm (12.30pm, November-January), followed by your cream tea.
To book a tour for yourself or buy a gift voucher, please email gardentours@rbge.org.uk
- Cream Tea Tour vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase and all tours must be booked at least 2 working weeks in advance.
- As standard, gift vouchers will be sent via email as a PDF attachment.
- To redeem a voucher, please email gardentours@rbge.org.uk or call 0131 248 2944. A member of the tours team will get back to you within 3 working days.
*Please note Cream Tea Tours do not include a visit to the Glasshouses. Our Glasshouses are currently closed as part of Edinburgh Biomes, the Garden’s major restoration and construction project. Work is now underway to protect our globally important Living Collection of plants for future generations.