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The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

4.5 Great 85 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Ten food and drink tastings, including Haggis and Whiskey, connect Edinburgh food stops with city sights on a private tour for your party. A local guide and dietary alternatives are included; moderate fitness is required for the walking. 4.52 from 85 reviews at €197 per person for 3h.

From the guide

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Haggis and Whiskey. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 15 start times between 10:00 and 17:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 15 start times between 10:00 and 17:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

10 Food & Drinks Tastings
Private Tour
Local Guide

Itinerary

Grassmarket Stop 1
This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, whiskey and haggis, and taste them in their authentic local flavor!
2h
John Knox House Museum Stop 2
This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Edinburgh. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
30 min
Lady Stairs House Stop 3
Lady Stair's Close is the location of a 17th-century townhouse called Lady Stairs House built in 1622 that is now home to the Scottish Writers' Museum
30 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Outside Royal Mile Whiskies Shop.

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End point

Outside Royal Mile Whiskies Shop.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Ranked #21 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. Compare all 22 Food Tours

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