--- title: Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 398 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 121 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Food walk for your party only rank_in_category: 7 of 22 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-food-tour-of-edinburgh-with-haggis-scotch-more/ --- # Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More **Guidekin's take:** Taste haggis, neeps and tatties while exploring the Old Town on a private tour for your party. Guiding, Scottish cheese and cakes, tea and single malt whisky are included; hills and steps make the route unsuitable for wheelchairs. 4.98 from 121 reviews at €398 per person for 3h. ## Overview Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to ever set foot on it. What better way to explore its mysteries than through our shared love of food? On our Secret Food Tour: Edinburgh, you won’t just eat delicious dishes — you'll also dive into the history behind them, gaining a true understanding of Edinburgh’s thriving culinary scene. You'll explore the historic Old Town like a local and taste the dishes that we here love most. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll meet in front of St. - Starts 12:00: one departure a day - Children from €161: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €398 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 121 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Secret Food Tours ## What's included - Scottish Cakes & Creamy Scottish Cheese - Tea & Water - Delicious Traditional Scottish Haggis - Neeps and tatties - Our Local Expert Foodie Guide ! - Our delicious Secret Dish ! - Lowland Whisky Single Malt ## Not included - Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off - Gratuity ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Castle** (pass by, no stop) - A historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland from its position on the Castle Rock. 2. **National Museum of Scotland** (pass by, no stop) - Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. 3. **A Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott** (pass by, no stop) 4. **An extinct volcano which is considered the main peak of the group of hills in...** (pass by, no stop) - An extinct volcano which is considered the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park. 5. **A scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation...** (pass by, no stop) - A scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:00 - 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 We'll meet in front of St. Giles Cathedral at the west parliament square side, opposite the French consulate. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_QP3T4XHh0gR8i8eVxbnJKo ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We cannot accommodate wheelchair as the Old Town is far too hilly and we have many steps to climb. - Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances. - Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. - This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €796 | €398 | | 4 | €880 | €220 | | 6 | €1140 | €190 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food Tours start at €18 per person. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 22** | €398 | 3h | 4.98 (121) | private | | [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 #7 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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