Edinburgh Food Tour

Discover the charming city of Edinburgh and its culinary delights on this three-hour walking food tour. You will be accompanied by an expert English speaking tour guide who will regale you with interesting stories about the local food, culture and rich Scottish history. The old town of Edinburgh perfectly combines old and new and is the ideal location to get a true feel of the local life.

The tour will start in the historic Grassmarket district, one of the liveliest and colourful areas of Edinburgh. Here, you will sample some famous Scottish specialities, such as warming Haggis with neeps and tatties.

Amongst the six stops included, guests will have the opportunity to sample some local Whiskey (soft drinks available for children and non-drinkers) and to taste some tasty local cheese. A traditional afternoon tea with delicious Scottish cakes will be served on the last stop. The tour also includes a secret dish that you’ll find out on the day!

The tour includes a stop by world famous Edinburgh Castle where you will learn all about its fascinating history and have some time to take some lovely pictures. 

Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from Secret Food Tours within 1 to 2 working days confirming your tour date

Departure time and place

• Tours depart at 12pm every day from outside of St Giles Cathedral, in the High Street of Old Town Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

Exceptions to tour dates and times

• Please note that this tour does not run between the 24 and 27 of December as well as on the 31 of December, 1 and 2 of January

Included in the tour

• English-speaking guide
• 6 stops
• Food and drinks as stated in the full description (non-alcoholic alternatives available for children and non-drinkers)

The tour does not include

• Transportation

Group size

• Please note that there is a maximum of 10 people per tour

Dietary requirements

Most food restrictions are accommodated on the tour. You must clearly state your dietary requirements when you book as well as inform your local guide on the day of the tour. Non-alcoholic options are also available.

• “The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and took us all around Edinburgh. We ate and drank a great selection of Scottish classics and in between restaurants we stopped and learnt about the history and culture. The tour was a small group of 7 and everyone was of mixed ages and countries so it was lovely to have a chat with the others and find out what their plans were. We went to places you wouldn't have necessarily stumbled across yourself and I felt immersed in a 'locals' view of the city.”
• “Come hungry! Over the course of three hours, David guided us through local restaurants and food locations to create a delicious Scottish meal. I wanted to try all the traditional foods; haggis, Cullen skink, neeps and tatties...and whiskey! Of course you can’t miss scones, clotted cream and tea. Loved it all. David chose small, personal establishments. The tour is further enhanced with local history and stories. It is a delightful, delicious afternoon you won’t want to miss.”