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Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

4.8 · 704 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Eat Walk Edinburgh Food Tour Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:30, 11:45, 14:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Scottish food tastings at local restaurants accompany stories of Edinburgh on this guided walk.

Food amounts to a full meal, with four paired drinks on adult tickets; dietary needs and alcohol-free requests must be flagged in advance. 4.84 from 704 reviews at €143 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #18 of 21 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €143 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Dietary Requirements must be advised at least 48 hours in advance
  • Alcohol Free Adults - please advise in advance
  • Youth tickets include two soft drinks.
  • Adult tickets include 4 paired drinks (1 whisky liqueur, 2 other alcoholic, 1 non alcoholic).
  • Food equivalent to a full meal for brunch, lunch or dinner
  • Gratuities for your host
  • Hotel Pick Up
  • Infant tickets do not include food or drinks
  • Child tickets include food. They do not include drinks.
  • A Whisky Liqueur is included for adults. On the day there's an option to upgrade to Premium Scotch.

Children from €108 (ages 5 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
704 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 676 of 704

Star breakdown of all 704 ratings

5 stars
636 · 90%
4 stars
40 · 6%
3 stars
16 · 2%
2 stars
7 · 1%
1 star
5 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food and guides' local knowledge, though the drink selections and pairings do not suit everyone.

Praised

  • Personable guides connect Scottish dishes with the city's history
  • Varied Scottish dishes appeal even to visitors hesitant about haggis
  • Generous portions leave reviewers feeling they have eaten a full meal
  • Restaurant stops introduce places visitors would not have found themselves
  • Attention to allergies and food preferences helps guests enjoy the meals

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the drink pairings, while others find the alcohol selection disappointing
  • Several reviewers flag stairs and substantial walking between restaurants

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 May 2026 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your host outside 26 St Giles' Street in the Old Town. This is the last door on the street next to the railings at the top of the steps. Lost? Late? Reply to the SMS you received the morning of your tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 11:45, 14:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Eat Walk Edinburgh Food Tour; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Explore Edinburgh through food and drink.

On this walking tour, your local guide will share the story of the city and you'll enjoy stops along the way our favourite local restaurants to sample Scottish food and drinks.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Youth tickets include two soft drinks.
  • Children from €108 ages 5 to 11

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #18 of 21€1433h4.84 (704)shared
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh€331h 30m4.97 (4875)shared
Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting€331h 5m4.97 (503)private
Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills€1073h5.0 (189)shared

Ranked #18 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €400, median €64; typical length 2h. 3 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Food Tours

From €143 per adult