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The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

4.5 · 85 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 86% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Withlocals Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15 start times between 10:00 and 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #20 of 21 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €197 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.5
    85 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 73 of 85

    Star breakdown of all 85 ratings

    5 stars
    68 · 80%
    4 stars
    5 · 6%
    3 stars
    4 · 5%
    2 stars
    4 · 5%
    1 star
    4 · 5%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise local knowledge and a personal approach; some find the food tastings fall short of what was advertised.

    Praised

    • Guides explain Edinburgh's history alongside Scottish food traditions
    • Haggis and other Scottish dishes receive repeated praise
    • Routes and menus tailored to personal interests and family needs
    • Friendly guides make the walk feel like exploring with a local friend

    Complaints

    • Some report fewer tastings than advertised and too much emphasis on sightseeing
    • Some enjoy the food selection, while others find it too focused on takeaway and fried items
    • Some find the tastings good value, while others feel the food does not justify the cost
    • Unexpected cancellations without a replacement tour

    Written by Guidekin from the 85 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 August 2019 to 15 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Outside Royal Mile Whiskies Shop. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    15 start times between 10:00 and 17:00 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
    Withlocals; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    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

    Accessibility

    • Service animals allowed

    Good to know

    • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
    • Food included 10 Food & Drinks Tastings

    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 · #20 of 21€1973h4.52 (85)private
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    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 #20 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 €197 per adult