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Ready to taste the best food in Edinburgh? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Edinburgh.

Destination

Edinburgh, Scotland

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Food & Drink Tastings

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Outside Royal Mile Whiskies Shop - Edinburgh to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Edinburgh would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, whiskey and haggis, and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Edinburgh picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Edinburgh. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Johanna

(About local Alec)

1 February 2025

Alec met us in front of the Royal Mile Whiskies right on time and took us on a very interesting and entertaining historic tour through Edinburgh. He was very knowledgeable and a good storyteller, with many details that only locals know. We had three lovely hours with this guide, although our expectation was that we would have a food tour with ten different samples of local food and some culinary explanation. So, a great experience, although not what we expected.History tour

Larry

(About local Alec)

12 October 2024

Alec was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He was flexible when it came to what we were interested in eating. Highly recommend you spend some time with Alec in Edinburgh.Great fun

Liza

(About local Alec)

7 October 2024

We booked Alec for a food tasting tour around Edinburgh old town on a busy Saturday. Alec was extremely friendly, polite, approachable and knowledgable. It was great to hear tales of bygone era as well as from Alec’s own childhood in the town. Many of the historical sites we visited we may have just walked on past and not fully appreciated but Alec really brought the history to life. I wouldn’t recommend eating anything prior to your tour as we were well fed (the Greggs lorne sausage being a highlight). Thanks Alec for sharing your knowledge and for being a top tour guide. A brilliant experience

Mathilde🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Alec)

3 October 2024

This was probably the highlight of our weekend in Edinburgh! Alec is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about history and his city, it was a real pleasure to discover Edinburgh with him. He also gave us great tips on other things to do and discover in our own time, and recommended some other good food places to try. One thing to clarify, before booking the tour I saw other reviews mentioning the fact that the title of the tour "The 10 tastings of Edinburgh" was misleading as there were less than 10 dishes. This was true in our case, so maybe the title and the description of the tour should be amended to reflect that better. We tried 6 different dishes in total, and those were all delicious and a true discovery! I would definitely recommend the tour to other people, especially if you are lucky enough to get Alec as a guide, but with the caveat that you will most likely not get the 10 dishes as advertised in the title. However, it's still a tour that is 100% worth your time!! Great tour, great food, great guide!!

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

11 September 2024

Great walk through Edinburgh with Alec. His knowledge of the city and its history was fantastic and the bites along the way were great. Haggis was top notch. Thanks. History and Food

Tara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

24 August 2024

Alec was a great tour guide! It was the perfect balance of local food tastings mixed with history/information about the city. Would definitely recommend!Amazing tour of Edinburgh!!

Melissa🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Michelle)

11 August 2024

My family of 3 had a lovely day with Michelle. One of the best food tours we have been on. Michelle was very knowledgeable and shared insight and history of the area. Eating our way around Edinburg

Jane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

2 August 2024

Alec was extremely knowledgeable and personable. We learned so much about Edinburgh history and he gave us some great recommendations about things to do after his tour. Edinburgh history walk

Janaki

(About local Alec)

16 July 2024

While we got a decent historical perspective of a few places in Edinburgh, we were expecting a food tour. We were disappointed in the choice of food and there were offfered and the drinks that were provided. At nearly $100 per person, I definitely expected more from the tour and food. Save yourself some money by researching online on the royal mile and Bobby’s friar. You can get yourself some luxurious food in many fabulous places rather than going on the tour. While Alec was friendly, I don’t think the money was well spent on the tour. Dont expect a food tour

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

10 July 2024

Alec was awesome. His knowledge of the history of Edinburgh and Scotland is endless. He was extremely friendly and kept us entertained throughout the entire tour. Everyone enjoyed the food selections, most of which we would never have tried on our own. Very knowledgeable.

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(About local Alec)

8 July 2024

Our time with Alec was really well spent! We got to try some haggis and other local comfort foods. He was extremely accommodating when asked to also include some vegetarian fare for my daughter. The tour while described as a food tour was really more than that as we also got info on history and some interesting stories. Alec is very personable and well traveled. We had a great time and would highly recommend!!Great time with some great food

Hilari

(About local Alec)

21 June 2024

We tasted three Scottish dishes including haggis, pies, and a deep fried delicacy. Between these stops we were treated to a brilliant tour of sites in Edinburgh. Alec is a great guide and explained the history, the unique geography and food of Edinburgh. I highly recommend this tour. Fantastic tour!!

Evelina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

16 June 2024

A wonderful afternoon of eating and history!Great tour

Susanne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Alec)

4 June 2024

Alec hat mit uns Vieren eine tolle Tour durch die Stadt gemacht. Er hat uns viele Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt und viel Wissenswertes erzählt. Typisch schottisches Essen gab es natürlich auch. Eine sehr schöne Tour!Wunderschönes Edinburgh

Bettina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Michelle)

11 May 2024

Great walk through Edinburgh with nice stops and a lot of explanation. Afterwards you want need a dinner! Michelle is a really nice guide! Recommend her to friends and other of course! Great experience

Elizabeth

(About local Alec)

5 April 2024

Alec proved to be truly outstanding. We had a remarkable time exploring Edinburgh, indulging in tastings while receiving an interactive history lesson of the city. He guided us to hidden gems we wouldn’t have discovered independently. Alec’s depth of knowledge and engaging manner made the experience thoroughly enjoyable for both adults and our two children. This tour is absolutely worth your while, you will not be disappointed! Amazing guide and tour

Steve and Lenore🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

24 March 2024

Alex is the best. His deep knowledge of the area, especially the history, is without peer. We had a great time. DO NOT eat before tour. The food was plentiful and delicious. Highly recommend. Fantastic tour

Margie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

28 January 2024

I recently experienced a delightful private food tour in Edinburgh, Scotland, and it exceeded my expectations. The knowledgeable guide led us through charming streets, introducing us to hidden culinary gems. From traditional haggis to artisanal Scotch whiskies, each tasting was a sensory delight. The personalized attention and insider stories made the tour truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique and flavorful journey through Edinburgh's culinary landscape.It’s like having a friend show you around!

Francina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

29 November 2023

Alec is an engaging and knowledgeable guide. His historical & cultural stories make you eager to learn more! He customized our tour to accommodate a wheelchair and introduced us to some new and surprisingly delicious foods! We even had leftovers. Thanks, Alec, for a wonderful experience!Engaging and Delicious

Suzanne🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alec)

23 November 2023

We met Alec on the Royal Mile for a wonderful day of exploration and information gathering. Alec is a lovely soul, who has a great passion for Edinburgh and Scotland. He is charming, communicative and very easy to be with. We booked a food tasting tour, but experienced so much more. If we return to Edinburgh, we will definitely contact Alec. We highly recommend engaging Alec, if you want a real history of Edinburgh and Scotland Best Experience exploring Edinburgh

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

7 November 2023

AliceKeeler🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

30 October 2023

First, Alec is awesome. A great tour. BUT NOT A FOOD TOUR. I have only great things to say about the tour guide Alec. I would highly recommend taking a tour with him. If this tour was correctly described I would give it 10 out of 10. Alec is very knowledgeable, and kind, and makes for a great experience. The tour was lovely and I would recommend the tour, so long as it is correctly described. This tour has SOME food, but it is 3 food places. MOSTLY walking and talking (which again, was awesome). The description describes it as a "foodie" making selections. I would not say that is accurate. It is some fun places to stop and get some food and chat along the route of a great informational tour. The food choices were very tasty, but when I take a food tour I'm hoping for several locations that I would not be able to find myself necessarily. I rewrote the description using ChatGPT: "Edinburgh’s Historical Stroll with Culinary Pit Stops" Embark on a captivating journey through Edinburgh’s rich history, peppered with quaint culinary breaks to refuel. Led by a knowledgeable local host, this tour blends enlightening tales from the past with a touch of local flavors. Starting at the iconic St. Giles Cathedral, delve into the city's religious and political narratives, leading you through a trail of significant landmarks down to the memorable John Knox House. As you traverse through the city's historic lanes, your host unveils the stories behind Edinburgh’s densely populated setting, its ancient wells, and the esteemed University of Edinburgh. The walk is punctuated with three delightful food stops, offering a brief respite and a taste of the local culinary scene. These pit stops are more than just a pause; they’re a chance to gather and share impressions, as you relish local delicacies. The narrative extends to the tranquil Greyfriars graveyard, revealing tales entwined with the city’s past, before culminating at a cozy local spot for a final gastronomic pause. Here, unwind and reflect on the day’s discoveries over a choice of a hearty local dish or a refreshing beverage. This tour is a well-rounded venture through Edinburgh's historical tapestry, with a subtle nod to its culinary culture. It's an invitation to the curious minds and palates to delve into the city's stories while enjoying brief, enjoyable food breaks along the way. Reasons to Book: - Uncover Edinburgh’s historical tales with a local aficionado. - Three curated culinary stops to refuel and indulge in local flavors. - Explore significant landmarks like the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral, and Greyfriars graveyard. - Engage in insightful discussions with your host and fellow adventurers. - A blend of intriguing storytelling, sightseeing, and communal food experiences. Expectations: Prepare for a day rich in historical exploration, with well-timed culinary pauses to refuel and engage. Your local host will guide you through a meticulously chosen route, unfolding Edinburgh’s stories while ensuring a comforting and relaxed pace with food breaks. This tour is tailored for those keen on delving into the city’s past, with a touch of culinary surprises, making your exploration of Edinburgh a well-rounded, enjoyable experience. The tour’s flexible nature allows for customization to align with dietary preferences, ensuring a comfortable and enriching adventure.WARNING - NOT a food tour, a lovely tour

Unknown

(About local Alec)

30 September 2023

First off, Alec is a great “Local” and he showed us St. Giles cathedral and some interesting facts and trivia in that area. At sundown he took us up Carlton Hill to see the City of Edinburgh, including the Castle, all lit up in lights. Absolutely beautiful and we were very happy to have seen the city this way against a gorgeous evening sky. We thank you, Alec, for that special moment. However……… this was supposed to be a 3 hour, 10 food and drink, eat and drink like a local foodie tour. This sadly did not happen. We stopped at 2 places and were given 2 items each place for food, The 3rd place was a pub that we were asked to choose our beverage of choice before Alec’s time with us was over and he said his good-byes. I would give Alec a 10 rating for who he is, his personality and his caring. I’d give the providing of the paid for Foodie experience a 4 because we did not get the described items we paid for. But because of the Carlton Hill experience which was extraordinary, I rated the whole experience an 8.Alec is personable and fun

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelle)

22 September 2023

Michele was wonderful. She gave a nice balance of history, local lore, and inside information about things to do and see in EdinburghTop notch and friendly guide

Brenda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

16 September 2023

Loved our walking tour of Edinburgh & he even got me to eat Haggis - I think they were haggis lite, but definitley delicious. Totally enjoyed his company & stories!Alec was Great!!!

Brian🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Alec)

10 September 2023

Alec is a good guide. His knowledge of Edinburgh is excellent. He is a good communicator. We learned so much about the history, culture and architecture. However, this was a '10' tastings of Edinburgh tour. A significant aspect was to 'look through' the foodie lens. We were a little disappointed on the food aspect of the tour. Even though I am not a big whiskey fan, I was disappointed that we did not get to sample some of the Scottish treats or learn about this Scottish drink. Alec was really friendly, knowledgeable, informative and witty but not certain that the tour is doing full justice to the title of '10' tastings. The haggis was excellent but not sure that we actually received ten tastings.Good way to get to see Edinburgh

Pascale🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

12 August 2023

Alec is passionate about his city and we enjoyed every minute of our tour with him! We learnt a lot about Edinburgh and Scotland's history, and food! Alec is a great guide, willing to share and answer questions. We definitely recommend his toursGreat tour with great guide

Madalene 🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Alec)

8 July 2023

Alex was an amazing guide, friendly and very informative with a good sense of humor. It was very special to experience Edinburgh on foot and learn more about the history from a local point of view. The haggis was excellent and the rest of the food plenty and more than enough to eat. A I would advise smaller portions, but a bigger variety of different scottish food (10 tastings)Interesting walking tour in Edinburgh

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alec)

23 June 2023

My clients raved about Alec! Loved the tour.Clients loved Alec

Michaela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Michelle)

25 May 2023

We had an absolutely amazing tour with Michelle. She showed us a lot of Edinburgh's Old and New Town and gave us some insight into scottish culture and of course food! She answered all of our questions and we absolutely loved the morning we spend with her! Absolutely loved it!

Adelheid🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Alec)

7 May 2023

Alec is such a kind guy, it was a funny, interesting and tasty tour through Edinburgh. Time was running fast and we could have spend much more time with him and all the stories about the city. Thank you very much for that enjoyable tour. Heidi & MichaAmazing

Christa🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Alec)

27 April 2023

Bij Alec kun je terecht voor veel interessante en ook grappige verhalen. Voor een echte foodexperience kun je beter een andere gids kiezen of dit vantevoren goed afstemmen met Alec. Het aantal proeverijen kwam niet overeen met hetgeen we op basis van de beschrijving mochten verwachten. Alleen Pie, chips en haggis hebben we mogen proeven. More storyteling than a foodexperience

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

26 April 2023

We had the pleasure of taking a food tour of Edinburgh with the most incredible local guide, Alec. From the moment we met, I knew we were in for a real treat. Their enthusiasm for the city's culinary delights was infectious and their knowledge of the local cuisine was simply astounding. Throughout the tour, Alec took us to hidden gems and local haunts that we would have never discovered on our own. They provided fascinating insights into the history and culture behind each dish we tried, and we learned so much about the city's rich culinary traditions. Every stop on the tour was an absolute delight. We sampled everything from haggis to meat pies, and each dish was more delicious than the last. Our guide knew exactly where to take us to ensure we experienced the very best that Edinburgh had to offer. Aside from their extensive knowledge and impeccable taste, our guide was also an absolute pleasure to spend time with. They were friendly, engaging, and had a great sense of humor that kept us laughing throughout the tour. Overall, I cannot recommend Alec highly enough. Their passion for food and their city was truly contagious, and they made our time in Edinburgh unforgettable. If you're looking for an authentic and delicious culinary adventure in Edinburgh, Alec is an absolute must!

Camilla🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Alec)

23 March 2023

We would like to thank Alec for a great tour around Old Town in Edinburgh where he showed us his hidden gems and gave us a taste of what a local would eat!Hidden gems in Edinburgh

christian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

9 March 2023

What a fantastic time we had on this tour! Alec was our guide and went above & beyond to give us the absolute best experience. Not only did we enjoy absolutely delicious & authentic Scottish food but he took us all around the city giving us awesome history, tips and information to make the most of our trip. 10/10 recommend! Great way to see and taste Edinburgh!

Lynne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Michelle)

17 February 2023

Michelle is warm and bubbly and a great guide. We had a lovely time with her and would highly recommend. As we were a group of 6 and paying for the whole group it was expensive but it was worth it. Lovely time with michelle

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alec)

24 November 2022

Alec was brilliant!! He is amazing with his knowledge of Edinburgh and gets just the right amount of learning, walking, food and amazing little spots to see. Alec is perfect for a day trip in the city and capable of even more. Book extra time with him, you won’t regret it. He is also and excellent communicator and wonderful at follow up!! Thank you so much Alec!!!Wonderful day to learn.

Erwin🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Michelle)

1 November 2022

Had a great time!

Kendra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelle)

21 October 2022

Had an absolutely lovely time!! Our guide Michelle was incredibly personable, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable! A great experience for anyone! On top of the amazing tour Michelle also gave us several amazing suggestions for places to visit around the city! Amazing experience!

Randall🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelle)

27 September 2022

We had a very nice time with Michelle. She provided us with wonderful walking tour of Old Town and had us stop at a wide variety of restaurants for some sampling. A fun time for all of us! Michelle was wonderful. Great tour of Edinburgh

Barb🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Michelle)

27 September 2022

Our first travel since Covid and Michelle made our experience enjoyable and yummy. It can't be easy planning a food tour post pandemic when some establishments that you have depended on in the past are no longer available. Coupling that with the likes and dislikes of your group is truly a challenge but Michelle rose to that challenge. While sharing different foods with us she highlighted many historical sites along our walk in Edinburgh. Our 3 hour tour (was actually close to 4 hours) featured freshly made porridge with cinnamon and honey, macaroni and cheese pie, Irn Bru and a chocolate wafer biscuit, fudge (which we watched being made) haggis balls and fried kale, fried mars bars and ale and a selection of Scottish cheeses. It gave us a taste of Scotland and a highlight of Edinburgh.Tasty Food and More

Unknown

(About local Michelle)

27 September 2022

Great walking food tour with a fun host, Michelle. Learn some history while you enjoy the tastings. Awesome Tour

Laura

(About local Michelle)

27 September 2022

As much as trying the great food, this tour was such an awesome way to see and learn about the city of Edinburgh by walking in and around the Royal Mile area. Michelle was a wonderful guide. Great Walking Tour

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelle)

27 September 2022

We (2 couples) chose this food tour for our first day in Edinburgh. After meeting Michelle we set off to explore. We made our way all around the city with stops to point out landmarks and to give some history. Michelle was super sweet and answered all of our questions. We tried some great food and may try to get back to a couple of spots. We would highly recommend doing this while in Edinburgh and definitely choose Michelle to guide you. Wonderful introduction to the city.

Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelle)

5 August 2022

Michelle is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated guide to Edinburgh and it's food. We had a wonderful time learning about Edinburgh and listening to her. Highly recommended!!Edinburgh Foid Tour

John🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Michelle)

10 July 2022

We had a wonderful afternoon with Michelle. The tour was almost secondary to our visit, chats, and shared conversations. The food was varied and exciting from the first surprising taste to the stop along side the Flodden Wall and that deep fried thing, not to give anything away. There were many interesting stops and tastes. The haggis was unexpected and great. Finishing off the day with a drink and the cheese plates was wonderful. Thank you very much Michelle our time was a real highlight of our visit. John and Annabelle Truly Amazing

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelle)

16 June 2022

Michelle was knowledgeable, friendly and kind. We learned a lot and left full and happy. Thanks for a good day Michelle!Great day in Edinburgh!

Rachael

(About local Michelle)

15 June 2022

High energy, wit, and a knowledge of the city make this one of the best food tours we’ve been on. With a range of local foods from sweet to savoury, as well as the history of each dish, you’d be missing out if you don’t take this tour. Thank you so much Michelle for a wonderful experience! We will definitely be returning to several locations!Thank you so much Michelle for a wonderful experience!

Jacqie

(About local Michelle)

2 June 2022

Michelle is wonderful & knowledgeable! She was thoughtful, well informed and a joy to walk around with! We would definitely recommend the tour! Food was great, the haggis balls were amazing!Michelle is wonderful & knowledgeable!

Lorraine

(About local Michelle)

31 May 2022

Our guide Michelle is very knowledgeable and joyful. Her passion shows as we toured old town Edinburgh. Each stop, she showcased the speciality of the house. Each were real treats!Our guide Michelle is very knowledgeable and joyful