The 14 Best Food Experiences in Edinburgh

1.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, tasting haggis, neeps and tatties, cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Madge, Craig, and Joanne mix food with stories, folklore, and practical city tips.

“Nessye was excellent as a guide. Very energetic and knowledgeable and personable. Food was excellent. I would strongly recommend.”

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2.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

EatWalk Tours leads a three-hour walk from St Giles’ Street through the Grassmarket, Old Town, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle area, Chambers Street, and New Town. Expect a full meal, four adult drink pairings, and lively stories about Scottish food, Edinburgh, and even local legends.

“Loved all the food on the tour - lots of great experiences. I even enjoyed foods I don’t normally eat. Tilly was great and provided great venues and lots of interesting history”

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3.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Join guides such as Jenny, Xander, or Kieran for a 2.5-hour cheese walk through Comely Bank and Stockbridge. Visit local cheese shops and a deli, taste several Scottish and European cheeses, enjoy a glass of prosecco, and learn about Edinburgh’s food scene. Expect outdoor standing and a small group of up to 15.

“We went to multiple local businesses and had some wonderful and delicious cheese! It was a lot fun to try all the varieties. The day we went the weather was a bit on the cool side and most of the tastings were outside so dress appropriately! Our tour guide was very knowledgable!”

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4.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $325

Explore Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town with a private Eat Walk guide such as Tom, Wag, Anastaziya, or Julie. Expect a full meal’s worth of Scottish tastings, paired drinks, local history, hotel pickup, and a useful map with restaurant and bar discounts.

“The guide was knowledgeable, amiable and funny. Also he had earpieces so we could all hear him. The selection of foods and drinks was perfect.”

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5.Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ailsa, Luana, Emery, or Reece. Taste Cullen skink, haggis bon bons, pie, Scottish cheese, and a deep-fried Mars bar while hearing stories about the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Edinburgh Castle, and local life.

“What a terrific walking and food tour we had with our guide, Luanna, on the Edinburgh Old Town Food and Drinks tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city. We experience many new foods and enjoyed the atmosphere of the city's small businesses. We would definitely recommend this tour and Luanna to other travelelers.”

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6.Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend four to five hours tasting Scottish classics, coffee, tea, sweets, and at least one alcoholic drink while walking Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. Skye and Nichola tailor stops to your interests, explain the stories behind each dish, and offer useful food tips for the rest of your stay.

“Very well researched and each stop well chosen. Very educational and fun. Our tour guide Skye was passionate about the quality, creativity and presentation of the food we ate. He had an exceptionally good relationship with the restaurants we visited and we received warm welcomes wherever we went.”

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7.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465

Meet at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a three-hour private walk through Edinburgh’s food and landmark scene. Your English-speaking guide serves haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky. Ask about dietary needs before booking.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $187

Spend three hours with a private local guide, often Alec, Chris, Mark, or Michelle, tasting Scottish classics while walking the Royal Mile. Expect haggis, whisky, pies, sweets, and fried pizza, plus stories at Grassmarket, John Knox House, and Lady Stair’s Close. The food count can vary.

“Totally disappointed. Did not live up to the billing at all! We had three (3!) stops, only two of which had food. Our last stop was a small part of a cold pie from Greggs - if you're American think 7-11 - and broken candy from the guides bag. It started well at the first pub with suggested drinks and hot Scottish food, but was just wandering without food or drinks. We had to suggest the 2nd stop since it didn't appear to be planned in advance at all. Our guide was super pleasant and tried his best but needed an itinerary. In the end, I felt completely ripped off.…”

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9.The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Meet near Princes Street for a 2-hour-15-minute tasting at a traditional Edinburgh restaurant. You’ll try five Scottish dishes with four drink pairings while guides such as Noam, Heather, and Celeste explain the food, customs, and local history.

“Food and drink was excellent with all the scotish cuisines we were wanting to try. It was just the two of us and our guide Noam. He was freindly engaging and knowlegable of the food, history and local area. Definately come hungary as the portions were much larger than we usually get on other food tours. Highly recommend as you arrive in town and give the popular scottish dishes a try.”

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10.PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours – Old Town, Leith

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $241

Join John for a private three-hour food walk through Edinburgh Old Town. Stop at restaurants, pubs, cheesemongers, and a whisky dessert spot while sampling haggis, beef, oysters, smoked salmon, local produce, and Scottish favorites. Your group sets the pace, with castle views along the way.

“Really enjoyed the local food and trying new things. John was very knowledgeable about local products and places to eat!”

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11.Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $52

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh with a private local host matched to your tastes. Expect six to eight tastings, perhaps haggis, Scotch pie, salmon, cheese, coffee, beer, or sweets, with stops shaped around your group.

“Ryan was very accommodating to our requests and brought us to fantastic restaurants. Our first stop was at Arcade, where we tried haggis. We ordered the bon bons, which were a great introduction for first-timers. The fish & chips were also fantastic. Our next stop waRead more”

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12.Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $611

Meet Joanne at 42 St Andrew Square for a three-hour tasting walk through central Edinburgh. Enjoy sparkling, French white, Italian rosé and red wines with Scottish dishes, then compare two single malt whiskies with cheese and oatcakes at a castle-view venue.

“My wife and I had an amazing time on the tour. We learned a lot about wine and whisky that we didn't know, and got to taste a lot of great food. We highly recommend this to anyone coming to Edinburgh who wants to experience local cuisine with a nice wine pairing, as well as plenty of whisky to choose from.”

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13.Private Edinburgh Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, pairing major sights with three local food stops. Expect haggis, a meat or vegetarian pie, and fish and chips with Edinburgh-style chip sauce, plus stories from guides such as Alec and Ian.

“Best guide. Fun and relaxed. Shared local and national history as well as personal notes throughout that made the tour so much better than a list of pre-collected facts. Customized tidbits to our interests. Wonderful storyteller. Food was lovely and perfect selection - just what we were looking for and so much more.”

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14.Taste Of Edinburgh Food Tour With All Food & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $130

Meet at St Giles’ Cathedral at 1pm for a four-hour walk and meal across Edinburgh’s Old Town. Your guide, possibly Wullie, leads you to local cheese, haggis or trout, whisky or gin, and other Scottish dishes. Food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks are included.

“The tour with our host Wullie was absolutely amazing! He offered extensive knowledge on all things Edinburgh. We truly enjoyed our time with him and learning so much more about the city and all the wonderful food and drink it has to offer. We will definitely be back to share more great times with the wonderful people of Scotland.”

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