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15 Best Edinburgh Food Tours

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1.Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Edinburgh’s culinary gems on this 3-hour walking food tour with Secret Food Tours. Sample haggis, whisky, and local treats with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The food tour was great! Come hungry because there is plenty to eat! We got to try traditional Scottish dishes…all were delicious! Carlos was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and funny. We learned some Edinburgh history and folklore along the way.”

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2.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Discover Edinburgh’s culinary scene with this 3-hour guided food and drink tour, visiting historic sites and tasting local bites, wines, and whiskeys.

★ 5.0

“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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4.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

Discover Edinburgh’s best food, drinks, and local sights on this private luxury tour featuring tastings, history, and insider recommendations.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Wag was excellent. Great source of Edinburgh history. Food was great, portions sizable. They will customize based on your suggestions. Beverages are also sample sized. Would have preferred the ability to purchase even a regular glass of wine while eating. Overall, was very…”

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5.New! Edinburgh Old Town Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

Explore Edinburgh’s culinary delights and historic streets on this highly-rated food and drinks tour, blending authentic Scottish flavors with vibrant city views.

★ 5.0

“Andre was fabulous, what a way to see the city. The food tour was brilliant and Andre made it so special for my friends birthday trip. He was very knowledgeable about interesting facts and the food was delicious. 5*”

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6.Premium Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour

Discover Edinburgh's local flavors on this small-group food tour, sampling traditional and modern Scottish dishes across iconic eateries for 4-5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Skye was the best! He has so much knowledge about Scotland and the food here. Everything we ate was authentic traditional food. I highly recommend booking this tour!”

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7.Edinburgh Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Edinburgh’s authentic flavors on this private 3-hour walking food tour, featuring haggis, whisky, cheeses, and secret treats—all tailored for you.

★ 5.0

“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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9.The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s authentic Scottish cuisine with this VIP food tour featuring five dishes, four drink pairings, and captivating stories in a hidden restaurant.

★ 4.5

“Excellent food explained by a knowledgeable young man. We had several courses along with a glass of wine, beer and whiskey.”

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11.PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours – Old Town, Leith

Discover Edinburgh's culinary scene with a private 3-hour food tour through Old Town and Leith, sampling iconic dishes, local cheeses, and whisky pairings.

★ 5.0

“An absolute delightful experience! Dining at locally owned restaurants was true Edinburgh, Scotland! Experiencing local favorite dishes and locally grown ingredients made the culinary experience amazing! Loved the fresh Vegi’s and that local beef was delicious. Our personal guide John had so much knowledge of…”

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12.Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private

Discover Edinburgh's culinary scene on a customizable private food tour, featuring local favorites, hidden gems, and over 6 tastings. Perfect for food lovers.

★ 3.5

“Gee did such an amazing job showing us around Edinburgh. Even with the rain, it was such a lovely afternoon exploring the Old Town. During the tour Gee was often asking us questions about our interests and adapting the tour as we went to make…”

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13.Taste & Tour: Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks

Discover Edinburgh’s best food and drink spots on a 3.5-hour guided tour that blends local cuisine, history, and scenic sights—all led by passionate industry insiders.

★ 5.0

“Good snacks to try with plenty for the whole group. Interesting history and nicely paced (not too fast or too slow). Tour guide was excellent and well informed. My only issue is that this tour is listed as wheelchair accessible but unfortunately it isn’t as…”

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14.Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour

Experience Edinburgh’s culinary scene with this private 3-hour whisky, wine, and Scottish food pairing tour, led by a local expert.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I had an amazing time on the tour. We learned a lot about wine and whisky that we didn't know, and got to taste a lot of great food. We highly recommend this to anyone coming to Edinburgh who wants to experience…”

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15.Private Edinburgh Street Food Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh's flavors and history on a 3-hour private street food walk through the Old Town. Enjoy authentic bites, expert guides, and hidden gems.

★ 5.0

“We had a lovely time with our guide Ian that showed us around the old town while telling us fun and interesting facts about the food and the history of Edinburgh. It was a nice different way to tour around the city and eat like…”

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