--- title: Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 124 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 328 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 22 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/eating-edinburgh-old-town-small-group-food-tour-with-drinks/ --- # Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks **Guidekin's take:** Four food stops connect Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, with tastings substantial enough for a meal. Guiding, dessert and a local ale or Scottish soft drink are included; stops and dishes vary, and severe food allergies cannot be accommodated. 4.95 from 328 reviews at €124 per person for 3h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by… - Group size varies by option: small group from €124 · private from €170 - Starts 11:00, 13:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €99: ages 7 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €124 per person for the Small-Group Food Tour (12 max) option; other options up to €170 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 328 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: London Food Tours by Eating Europe ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small-Group Food Tour (12 max) | €124 / person | English | Taste haggis, Scottish seafood, local drinks, and sweet treats across Edinburgh’s Old Town on a small-group food tour. Duration: 3 hours | | Private Food Tour Upgrade | €170 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Enjoy a more intimate, personalised food experience, shared exclusively with your group. Duration: 3 hours Includes an extra tasting | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (stuffed cookie or ice cream) - 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 - ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips - Enjoy a local ale or Scottish soft drink perfectly paired with a savory bite ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Extra drinks ## Itinerary 1. **New Town** (35m) - Your tour opens in Edinburgh's grand Georgian New Town. In the morning, you'll head to a multi-award-winning bakery beloved by locals since its beginnings in Leith, and try freshly made scones with cream and jam; afternoon guests will try instead a bowl of warming,... 2. **Taking in breathtaking views of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calto...** (pass by, no stop) - Taking in breathtaking views of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat, you’ll learn about the rich tapestry of Edinburgh’s history and how it weaves together the stories of the Old and New Towns. 3. **Cockburn Street** (30m) - A cozy café-restaurant renowned for serving the best haggis in town. Enjoy a tasting of haggis bon bons with raspberry whisky marmalade paired with an iconic Scottish soft drink. 4. **Stand in the heart of Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile** (pass by, no stop) - Stretching between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, this historic street marks where the city of Edinburgh began over 900 years ago. 5. **Stroll along the colorful and winding Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh’s mos...** (pass by, no stop) - Stroll along the colorful and winding Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque and iconic streets, often said to have inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter. 6. **Situated right beneath Castle Rock, enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh Castle ...** (pass by, no stop) - Situated right beneath Castle Rock, enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh Castle from below and hear the fascinating story of one of Scotland’s most infamous women, Maggie Dickson. 7. **Grassmarket** (30m) - Step inside this beloved local spot and discover their chilling legend! Named after a woman who survived her own execution, it’s the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips with a half-pint of local ale. 8. **To finish the tour, end with a sweet seasonal dessert, an ice cream or a stuf...** (10m) - To finish the tour, end with a sweet seasonal dessert, an ice cream or a stuffed cookie. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJf0HUMQDHh0gRWymTvO2PKjA ## 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. - The tour is for ages 7 and above. Children under 7 may be refused entry due to vendor restrictions. - 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. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 22** | €124 | 3h | 4.95 (328) | varies by option | | [Lind and Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/lind-and-lime-gin-distillery-tour-and-tasting/?format=md) | €36 | 1h 15m | 5.0 (579) | shared | | [The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh/?format=md) | €33 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (4865) | shared | | [Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-gin-the-classic-tour-tasting/?format=md) | €33 | 1h 5m | 4.98 (494) | private | Ranked #8 of 22 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €398, median €59; typical length 2h. 3 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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