Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Food Tours

The food tours on this list trade haggis cliches for the places locals actually eat. Most cover five to seven stops across the Old Town and Leith, and the tastings add up to a full meal. Skip lunch beforehand.

3.Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

Discover Edinburgh’s culinary secrets on a 3-hour food tour. Taste iconic dishes, Scotch whisky, and a secret surprise with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 4.9

“The food was excellent and our tour guide, Joann was amazing! I wish we had done this when we first arrived because Joann explained so much about the city and we would have known much better where to spend the rest of our time. HIghly…”

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4.Edinburgh: 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour

Gather your appetite and join us on a tantalizing journey through Edinburgh's culinary secrets, where each bite holds a delicious surprise waiting to be discovered...

★ 4.8

“Nyssa took us on an absolutely fantastic food tour! She was an exceptional guide, explaining everything in detail and sharing so many interesting facts about the food we tried and the city of Edinburgh. She also gave us great tips and recommendations. She was truly…”

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6.Edinburgh Food Tour With Lower Step Count

Take a tantalizing taste bud trip through the streets of Edinburgh on a food tour that promises indulgence and a lower step count, but what makes it so unique?

★ 5.0

“The tour was a bit hard to find the startpoint of. Was unclear that it started inside the hotell in the lobby bar. And the information on viator of what was included said us nothing. But this was a good tour. We could not have…”

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7.New! Edinburgh Old Town Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

Explore Edinburgh's historic streets and savor Scottish cuisine on this highly-rated 1.5 to 3-hour food and drinks tour, blending tradition, flavor, and local charm.

★ 5.0

“Our group was a small group but we had so much fun! We were able to talk to each other and get to know each other (our tour guide never rushed us just so she could speak to us about our tour). It was GREAT!…”

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8.Premium Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s best local flavors on this small-group food tour, sampling traditional Scottish dishes, drinks, and hidden culinary gems.

★ 5.0

“Skye did an amazing job providing us with an overview of the city and all the best bites in the city! He even had the ability to change some stops based on our interests! Truly personalized! Best scone I’ve ever had at a little local…”

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9.Edinburgh Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing journey through the streets of Edinburgh, filled with savory haggis, smooth whisky, and surprising secret dishes.

★ 5.0

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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10.The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

New and exciting flavors await on 'The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour,' where participants will be taken on a culinary journey through the heart of Scotland's capital city.

★ 4.5

“The tour was pretty customized to what we wanted to do and liked. A little bit of history and trivia thrown in, too.”

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11.The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh's authentic Scottish cuisine with this immersive 2-hour food tour featuring five dishes, four drink pairings, and insider stories.

★ 4.5

“Excellent food explained by a knowledgeable young man. We had several courses along with a glass of wine, beer and whiskey.”

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12.Private Edinburgh Food Tour of Old Town

Hungry for a taste of history and innovation? Join us on a private Edinburgh Food Tour of Old Town to uncover hidden culinary treasures.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic experience with a wonderful guide who tailored everything to our needs. Myself and my children loved every minute - thank you very much!”

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13.Edinburgh Food Tour With a Local Foodie Custom & Private

Take your taste buds on a tantalizing adventure through Edinburgh's hidden culinary gems with a local foodie, indulging in mouthwatering Scottish delicacies that will leave you craving for more.

★ 3.5

“Had a nice experience trying foods and drink with Andre as the guide. He was quite informative about Edinburgh with some historic tide bits. We tried hand pies from a great buttery bakery, Mor Bakehouse. We had lagers from the Jolly Judge. Andre knew of…”

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14.Taste & Tour: Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks

Discover Edinburgh’s best food and drink spots with this 3.5-hour guided tour, blending local culinary delights, historic sights, and insider stories.

★ 5.0

“What a great tour. The group was small so we had a very intimate time. Courtney did a marvelous job. She shared a lot of history and exposed us to Scottish food and drink some of which we had never had before. The haggis was…”

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15.Edinburgh Food and Wine Tasting Experience Visiting 3 Restaurants

Kickstart your culinary adventure in Edinburgh with the ultimate Food and Wine Tasting Experience, where you'll visit three renowned restaurants and discover the city's hidden gastronomic gems.

★ 5.0

“My daughter and I had a great afternoon with Joanne. She was fun and very informative. The food, wine and whiskey selections were excellent. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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