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Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks

5.0(355)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 355 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy London Food Tours by Eating Europe
Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks

About this activity

Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food.

On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the Georgian elegance of the New Town and the cobbled medieval closes of the Old Town, eating your way through four hand-picked stops that tell the city's story from the inside out. You'll try haggis in a way that surprises even the skeptics, warm up over a bowl of Scotland's finest smoked fish soup in a pub that's been here since 1823, visit a pub with a spooky past, and end with a sweet treat, and more!

No lost-in-the-crowd moments, no rushed tastings; just a small group, an expert guide with real stories to tell, and a route that reads like Edinburgh at its most essential.

What's included

  • ✓Local English-speaking guide
  • ✓Enjoy generous tastings across Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, enough to make a full meal
  • ✓Guided walking tour through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
  • ✓Enjoy Scottish whisky perfectly paired with a savory bite like Classic Scottish fish & chips
  • ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • ✓Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (seasonal dessert)

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • ✕Extra drinks

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by the Melville Monument. Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing by the bench with Paddington Bear.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Walking Requirements: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking between food stops. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please consider your mobility when booking.
  • The tour is for ages 7 and above due to the vendors' restrictions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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