The 9 Food Tours in Edinburgh a Short Trip Can Fit

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 Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Carlos, Nichola, Craig, Nyssa, Joanne, and Madge combine haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish with stories about the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and local food traditions.

“Fun day in old town Edinburgh. Food was super tasty and our guide, Joanne, was so fun! I liked the variety of places chosen”

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2.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

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

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Street through the Grassmarket, Old Town, Royal Mile, and New Town while eating a full meal and pairing it with four drinks. Guides such as Tilly, Tom, Tamara, Wag, and Christy mix Scottish history, food lore, and practical restaurant advice in groups capped at 12.

“What a lovely tour and experience! Our guide Tilly was fun, insightful, knowledgeable, and so sweet! The small group size was perfect and each place showed a little culinary side of Scotland! Highly recommend!”

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3.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

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

Walk from Comely Bank through Stockbridge with a guide such as Jenny, Xander, or Kieran, stopping at local cheese shops and a deli for roughly seven cheese samples and a drink. Expect a social, mostly outdoor tour with plenty of standing, neighborhood stories, and a route away from Edinburgh’s main tourist sights.

“Xander, our tour guide was excellent, he possessed good knowledge, with well spoken communication and an open friendly personality, it was a most pleasant experience and I would/will be recommending this to others!”

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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

Walk Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town with a private guide such as Tom, Wag, Anastaziya, or Julie. Expect a full-meal’s worth of Scottish food, paired drinks, whisky tastings, local history, and practical tips for eating and drinking after the tour. Hotel pickup is offered, and dietary needs can be arranged in advance.

“Enjoyed the tastings and whiskeys. Our guide was full of knowledge and history of Edinburgh. Definitely recommend!!!”

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5.Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ailsa, Luana, Reece or Andre. Taste Cullen skink, haggis, pie, Scottish cheese and a deep-fried Mars bar while hearing stories about the Royal Mile, Victoria Street and Castle Rock. Tastings are included, but extra drinks cost more.

“Enjoyable food tour! Our guide, Ailsa, was personable and informative and it gave me the opportunity to try foods.I might not have otherwise. This is my second tour with Eating Europe and I highly recommend them!”

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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 eating your way through Edinburgh with guides such as Skye Class or Nichola Craig. Expect generous tastings, coffee or tea, an alcoholic drink, Scottish history, and stops in the Old Town and New Town. The route can shift around your tastes, though vegan diets cannot be accommodated.

“This was hands-down one of the best food tours I’ve ever done and a huge part of that was our phenomenal guide Skye. As a solo traveler, one of the most frustrating things is having tours canceled because there “aren’t enough people.” That never happened here. From the start, I felt welcomed, valued, and genuinely looked after...not just slotted into a group. What made this tour exceptional is that it didn’t just take us to popular spots, he took us to true masters of their craft. Every stop was chosen with care and purpose. As we walked through Edinburgh’s streets, we weren’t just eating... we were learning the history of…”

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

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

Start at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a private three-hour walk through central Edinburgh. Your guide introduces haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky, with city sights including Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument along the way. Nicola and Skye are among the guides who lead this experience.

“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 about three hours with a private local guide around Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and historic closes. Expect Scottish classics such as haggis, meat pies, whisky, and deep-fried pizza, mixed with city stories and cultural stops. Guides including Alec, Chris, Mark, and Michelle have tailored the route for private groups, though the number and style of tastings can vary.

“Chris was knowledgeable and really tried to tailor the experience to our preferences. A very easy three hours!”

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9.The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

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

Spend about 2 hours and 15 minutes tasting five Scottish dishes with four drink pairings, including whisky and local beer. Your local guide explains the food, customs, and Edinburgh connections in a small group of up to 14. Guides have included Noam, Heather, Celeste, Mia, and Maya. The tour begins and ends at 145 Princes Street.

“We were met by a lovely young man called Noam who advised us we were the only guests on this tour. At first we thought this might be awkward but we could not have been further from the truth. He was very engaging and we found his company very pleasant. He was very knowledgeable on the food we were served which was of excellent quality. He knew the history and he had considerable knowledge of Edinburgh in general and we found conversation very easy and fun. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour to friends and family. Thank you Noam for making it a pleasant experience..”

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