--- title: The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 197 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.52 reviews: 85 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private walk, ten tastings rank_in_category: 21 of 22 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-10-tastings-of-edinburgh-with-locals-private-food-tour/ --- # The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour **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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside Royal Mile Whiskies Shop. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 15 start times: between 10:00 and 17:00 - Food included: 10 Food & Drinks Tastings ## Key facts - Price: from €197 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.52/5 from 85 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 86% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - 10 Food & Drinks Tastings - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Itinerary 1. **Grassmarket** (2h) - 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! 2. **John Knox House Museum** (30m) - 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! 3. **Lady Stairs House** (30m) - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 10:00 and 17:00 - 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 Outside Royal Mile Whiskies Shop. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy_s3rZrHh0gRjk_8vN3ztiU ## Good to know - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €394 | €197 | | 4 | €580 | €145 | | 6 | €768 | €128 | 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 · #21 of 22** | €197 | 3h | 4.52 (85) | 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 #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. 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