Gin Tea Experience Bus Tour
Combine a tour of some of Glasgow’s most popular attractions with a boozy take on high tea on this small-group bus tour
Highlights
- Enjoy a few sweet treats, with a selection of petit fours available
- A great vantage point to snap photos of the city
- Your hosts will happily offer information and tips about Glasgow
- A great opportunity to get to know your fellow passengers
Inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Home baked warm scone with cream, jam and strawberry garnish
- Handmade Sandwich selections
- Warm mini Quiche
- Selection of Petit Fours
- Unlimited Tea & Coffee
- Tea and coffee
Exclusions
- Souvenir drinks cup
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- TERMS & CONDITIONS
- All information gained from Patrons will never be given to any third parties; Red Bus Bistro Company Limited is responsible for all online transactions.
- If the tour is cancelled after the first half an hours commencement, we will then offer availability on another tour.
- The tour is not suitable for 5 year Old’s and under
- Conditions of carriage are subject to legislation set out by the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981; all details can be given by the Red Bus Bistro head office.
- There is no toilet on board.
- There may be occasions where the tour has to be cancelled without advance notice, in the event of a cancellation patrons will be refunded in full or transferred onto another tour date.
- No tickets are issued for the tour.
- It is not the policy of Red Bus Bistro Company Ltd to discriminate in any way against employees or passengers regarding disability, gender, race, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
- Please be prepared to redeem any Gift Voucher you may have used for payment to the bus on the day of the tour.
- Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
- Our website will make the booking process very quick and easy for anyone booking, a large print version of the terms and conditions can be downloaded if needed, for all information go to www.redbusbistro.co.uk
- Patrons should expect to share a table especially on our busier weekend tours. If patrons would rather not share a table we can try and accommodate them on a quieter tour.
- Patrons are requested to arrive 5 – 10 minutes before departure at Shuttle Street. Unfortunately we cannot wait for late comers as we only have a limited time on stand. Refunds will not be offered to latecomers.
- RED BUS BISTRO COMPANY LIMITED ACCESS POLICIES
- Red Bus Bistro Bookings are only valid for the date and time stated.
- Red Bus Bistro Company Limited will go out of its way to cater for as diverse and audience as possible within the physical confines of the bus, and will follow the DDA Legislation guidelines at all times.
- Red Bus Bistro Company reserves the right to refuse carriage of patrons who are intoxicated, or displaying threatening or abusive behaviour, no refunds will be given under these circumstances. We also ask that a reasonable standard of behaviour is adhered to while on the tour, as there are other passengers to consider.
- Red Bus Bistro is not responsible for any damage caused by breaking the rules.
- Red Bus Bistro does not take any responsibility for the loss, damage or theft of personal belongings while on the Bus.
- Red Bus Bistro’s Bus was registered in 1966; it consists of Drivers Cab, upper deck, lower deck, and will always have at least 4 staff on board. The bus seats 12 downstairs and 28 upstairs; unfortunately due to the age and design of the Bus we cannot accommodate wheelchair passengers. Red Bus Bistro can reserve seating in advance for the lower deck for those with mobility concerns. As per above, patrons should otherwise be prepared to share a table, where the patrons would rather be seated alone we can try and accommodate them on a quieter tour however not guaranteed,
- Smoking is not permitted on the Bus at any time.
- We do not offer live or recorded guide commentary on our buses. We are a dining Experience whilst touring Edinburgh or Glasgow.
- We would like to point out that we operate Vintage Routemaster Buses, and although we keep our vehicles in the best possible maintenance condition there will be times that unforeseen maintenance issues may arise and result in a disruption to the tours, or cancellation; however we will endeavour to do everything in our power to avoid any disruption.
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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