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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

“Nichola was very knowledgeable and helpful. Had a great understanding of the history of Scottish foods and preparation. Tour moved at a good pace allowing time to enjoy the dishes and have some conversation.”

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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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely fantastic Scottish food & drink tour! Walking through the Grassmarket, Old Town, the Royal Mile, and into New Town while tasting our way through Edinburgh was such a fun way to experience the city. Our guide Wag was incredible—knowledgeable, hilarious, and made centuries…”

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3.Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

Discover Edinburgh’s culinary secrets with a guided food tour featuring haggis, Scotch whisky, secret dishes, and more—an authentic taste of Scotland.

★ 4.9

“Nichola was a great guide! This tour had a surprising amount of food so come hungry. Plenty of history and tips to enjoy your trip. Would book again!”

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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

“The tour was a bit hard to find the startpoint of. Was unclear that it started inside the hotell in the lobby bar. And the information on viator of what was included said us nothing. But this was a good tour. We could not have…”

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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

“Lots of easy walking through parts of town and excellent food and beverages. Reece was an excellent host/guide”

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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

“Nichola with thetreuscottours was amazing. She not only knew her Scottish foods but the history and traditions behind all the dishes. The classic dishes we had were haggis, Cullen skink, whiskey, high tea with scones. She shared a bit about the balmoral chicken, scotch eggs,…”

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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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8.The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s culinary scene with this private 3-hour tour, featuring 10 tastings, local insights, and personalized experiences.

★ 4.5

“Chris was AMAZING! Having a private tour was the best thing we could’ve done. The only thing better was having Chris as our guide. He asked us questions to get to know us and what we were looking for and have done on our vacation…”

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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

“We had a wonderful time. The location and food were amazing. But the highlight was our guide, Heather. She was able to explain the culture history of Scottish food. It brought me to life! Highly recommend.”

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10.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

Discover Edinburgh's culinary scene with a 3-hour food and drink tour, sampling local dishes, whisky, and exploring the city's sights with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“We had an amazing gastronomic tour in Edinburgh with our guide, Wag! He took us to some truly fantastic restaurants—places that were clearly loved by locals, full of character, and often fully booked without a reservation. It was such a pleasant surprise to find that…”

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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

“Our guide was such a treasure trove of historical information. He went above and beyond showing us around Edinburgh. We were able to explore and learn quite a bit about Edinburgh and the history of the Scottish people.”

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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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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

“Wonderful food/history walking tour of Edinburgh w Alec. He was a wealth of knowledge (Edinburgh and Scottish) and the 3 food stops were unique places we would have never found/tried (traditional haggis - very yummy, meat pie (vegetarian for one of us), and fish&chips Edinburgh…”

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