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Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks
4.8
12 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh’s culinary gems and historic tales on our immersive food and drink tour. Perfect for visitors and locals alike.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Edinburgh Castle - Our whole tour is in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, talking about some of the history surrounding it and viewing from 3, less seen aspects.
- Grassmarket - We spend some time eating in the historic Grassmarket, the centre of ancient Edinburgh’s civic life. Here, we reveal a bit of the history and the strong links with the food and drink culture of Edinburgh.
- Victoria street - Wandering up here to continue our tour, stopping for some light bites and coffee on the most photographed street in Edinburgh! Some say it’s the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter? We’re not so sure…
- Usher Hall - Edinburgh’s main concert hall but how old is it really and what significance does it have to Edinburgh’s food and drink? We have our first bite to eat and a drink here as well.
- Lawnmarket - The bustling road below the Castle, we stop here for coffee roasted in Edinburgh.
- Gladstone’s Land - The world’s first skyscraper? Linked for centuries with traders and drinks merchants.
- Royal Mile - We walk a the Royal Mile pointing out areas of interest before finishing with food and drink at the end of it in one of the historic little alleyways coming off Old Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare.
- St Giles’ Cathedral - We pause outside to discuss what ties together this church, Mary Queen of Scots, Sirloin Steak and the car park at the back? Intrigued? You should be.
- Edinburgh Farmers’ Market - On Saturday’s only! We stop off to meet some of the producers of amazing Scottish produce, sample their goods and hear their story. A proper ‘behind the scenes’ opportunity for anybody that likes their food.
- Innis & Gunn at No 6 - Drink one of the most unique and quintessentially Scottish beers you’ll find accompanied by a delicacy that’s origins might surprise you to find are not as Scottish as they seem.
- Edinburgh Farmers’ Market - We’ll introduce to some Scottish street food and the suppliers behind them whose passion and love for what they do shines through into their food.
- I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger - 3 Scottish cheeses, oatcakes and a surprise exclusive addition? It must a treat from a venerable Scottish institution.
- John Knox House Museum - Here we end the tour with a visit to a couple of location, close to each other but matched by the quality of tradition food on offer. we’ll make sure you go home well fed and watered as we try Cullen Skin (a traditional soup) Cranachan (a cream and fruit based desert) get a bit of whisky tasting going and, of course, haggis!
What's Included
- Dinner
- Traditional, locally brewed drinks (non-alcoholic options available)
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Join us to experience eating and drinking like a local!
We’ve curated an exciting blend of Scotland’s finest food and drink, prime spots in Edinburgh’s Old Town, and captivating stories from the city’s rich history. Whether you’re visiting Edinburgh for a day, a week, a month, or you’re a local rediscovering your love for the city, we guarantee a fantastic time filled with learning and enjoyment.
Our guides hail from the food and drink industry, bringing their expertise and passion for Scotland’s top-notch produce to ensure you taste the best that Scotland has to offer. Our tour also takes you past all the must-see spots in Edinburgh’s Old Town, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos.
Let us show you Edinburgh—its cuisine, its top locations, its dedicated producers, and its fascinating history.
- We can accept people from the age of 16 upwards however they will receive a soft drink alternative in line with licencing laws in Scotland.
Location
c/o Royal Lyceum Theatre
Grindlay Street
We meet in front of the Lyceum Theatre. Our guide will be there to meet you and check your tickets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(12 Ratings)
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Wilsoncaroline
Aug 14, 2024
Book it! - I love food tours and this is a cracker! Perfect mix of great food and drinks with the right about of history and humour. Our guide was really lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with him. Book it :)
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Shelby_w
Aug 11, 2024
Good food and a great tour guide! - This was a good experience with great Scottish food along with some great history of Edinburgh. Our tour guide Brendon was very personable and knowledgeable and he made the experience memorable. We were stuffed by the end of the tour so make sure you don’t eat before you go!
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Shaun
Aug 10, 2024
Food and Edinburgh history - A great time despite the awful weather. Good variety of types of food and our guide had an extensive knowledge of Edinburgh.
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Gary
Aug 10, 2024
Worth it for visitors and locals alike - We know Edinburgh well, but this was still more than worth our time and money. Our knowledgeable tour guide had secured some great food and great stories to tell us along the way. Can highly recommend either to visitors totally new to Edinburgh or those like us who already know it well. Slainté!
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Phil
Aug 9, 2024
Brilliant Edinburgh Food Tour - We had a brilliant time on the Edinburgh Food Tour with our guide Cameron seeing the sights of Edinburgh and tasting a wide range of Scottish cuisine and drinks. Serving sizes were VERY generous.
Cameron had a great sense of humour and all the stops we tasted food and drink were great - in fact we went back to some of them again after the tour.
Thanks Cameron and Taste & Tour for a great tour.
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A2828bumichaelb
Aug 8, 2024
Totally recommended! - I visited Edinburgh with friends and had an amazing time on Edinburgh food tour with Cameron. The variety of food and drinks on the tour was brilliant and it was great to have someone with so much local knowledge show you around the city. We were all looked after really well and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend booking Edinburgh Food Tour!
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R2262xbniamhc
Jul 30, 2024
Best way to see the city! - This was my first time in Edinburgh and the tour was a great way to see the city and hear stories I otherwise would have missed. Lots of great food and enjoyed the combination of modern food, stories about the produce and people behind it as well as the history of each area. Highly recommend!
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Iainw764
Jul 25, 2024
Barry scran! - Our guide certainly had the Scottish patter and was gien' it laldy as he led us through the sights, tastes and smells of Edinburgh. Modern food with a historic slant. Highly recommended.
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Lawrence_r
Aug 16, 2024
wouldn’t recommend - Guide was nice and knowledgeable. Communication ahead of the tour was not clear about where to meet and timing as my tour was cancelled and then rescheduled. The actual amount of food on this food tour includes one small sandwich and a haggis ball. Maybe it’s because I booked a more extensive tour and was told to do this one was I disappointed with the food offerings. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this as a food tour though the history component was interesting. Tour that I got was significantly cheaper than the tour I originally booked and I am still waiting on the refund of the difference - though that might be a problem with the app and not the company.
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