--- title: The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 188 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 6 of 22 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-original-premium-small-group-edinburgh-foodie-tour/ --- # The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in the reception of the… - Starts 11:30, 12:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €89: ages 5 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 188 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Skye Class Tours ## What's included - A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine - Expect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour. - This tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol. - About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops - The Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch. - We will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour. ## 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 1. **We will begin the tour in the reception of the Old Town Chambers, Autograph C...** (5m) - 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. 2. **Old Town** (2h 15m) - 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. 3. **Royal Mile** (15m) - 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. 4. **St Giles' Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - More accurately known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, we will pass by and cover the history of this beautiful church. 5. **Scott Monument** (pass by, no stop) - A tribute to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic monument was once the tallest monument for a writer in the world. 6. **New Town** (2h) - The tour will either have views of Edinburgh's 250-year-old New Town, or we will visit amazing establishments in the New Town. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 12:30 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJGyR0UYXHh0gR87jUK6i23e8 ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 22** | €149 | 4h–5h | 4.97 (188) | shared | | [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 #6 of 22 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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