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The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour

5.0 Excellent 188 reviews
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4h–5h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Sample Scottish food at a changing selection of Edinburgh restaurants, with dishes adding up to a large lunch. Coffee or tea and an alcoholic drink for eligible guests are included; vegan diets cannot be accommodated, and you walk between stops. 4.97 from 188 reviews at €149 per person for 4h–5h.

From the guide

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some of the most experienced in town. We're different because every tour is unique.

We don't visit the same stops every day, we have better relations with the establishments, and we can also cater to unique requests from our guests. We never use chain restaurants or tourist traps, and we can guarantee you will leave our tour full.

We will also highlight all the other top places to dine in town. After all, you need to eat three times a day, so knowing what and where to eat is essential to an enjoyable vacation. As such, our tour is suitable for everyone. We also accommodate most dietary restrictions, except for vegans.

Don't settle for a food tour that uses chain restaurants and tourist traps serving microwaved food, without care for its guides, guests, or restaurants, and that prioritizes drinks over food. Join us instead.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 11:30, 12:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 11:30, 12:30. 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

A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine
Snacks: Expect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
Alcoholic beverages: This tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.
About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops
Lunch: The Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
Tea and coffee: We will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.

What's Not Included

Private transportation
Gratuities
Chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food
Hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.

Itinerary

We will begin the tour in the reception of the Old Town Chambers, Autograph C... Stop 1
We will begin the tour in the reception of the Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection Hotel, located between the Luckenbooths and Angels with Bagpipes restaurants.
5 min
Old Town Stop 2
Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour travels around the Old Town to some of the best restaurants and cafes in town. Many of the restaurants and stops we visit are in the Old Town.
2h 15m
Royal Mile Stop 3
The Royal Mile is the center of Edinburgh's Old Town. The street actually has five names, but we'll cover that on the tour. We will spend roughly 15 minutes on the Royal Mile seeing some of the highlights between restaurants and cafes.
15 min
St Giles' Cathedral Stop 4
More accurately known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, we will pass by and cover the history of this beautiful church.
Pass by
Scott Monument Stop 5
A tribute to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic monument was once the tallest monument for a writer in the world.
Pass by
New Town Stop 6
The tour will either have views of Edinburgh's 250-year-old New Town, or we will visit amazing establishments in the New Town.
2h

Departure & Return

Start point

We will meet in the reception of the Marriott Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection Hotel. The entrance is between the Angels with Bagpipes and Luckenbooths restaurants. The guide will arrive up to 15 minutes before the tour.

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End point

The tour will finish very close to the Waverley train station, unless otherwise indicated on the tour.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, but not vegans.
  • Tour duration includes travel time, walking and waiting time at restaurants
  • Please disclose any dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances when booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
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Ranked #6 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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