Friends enjoying drinks and food in a bar on the Edinburgh Old Town Food Tour
© C. Ritchie
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town Food Tour
A guided tour through the ancient heart of Edinburgh's Old Town sampling traditional Scottish food and drink with stories of Edinburgh's fascinating history and how it still impacts on the modern day.
Get ready for a flavour-packed experience as we explore the nooks and crannies of this ancient city, sharing with you Edinburgh’s rich history including the lesser-known stories and often misunderstood elements of its past on this Edinburgh Food Tour.
Our expert guides will reveal the unparalleled flavours of Scottish cuisine, showcasing the best of Edinburgh’s scran and introducing you to the city’s most passionate artisan food producers as we celebrate a culinary culture that’s so much more than haggis, neeps and tatties (but we do try these too!).
Perfect for first-time visitors eager to explore and for locals who want to fall back in love with this part of the city! Join us on a journey through taste and savour the essence of old town Edinburgh as we toast to Scotland’s culinary heritage against the backdrop of a millennia-old town.
On our way we will see:
- Edinburgh Castle
- The Royal Mile
- Victoria Street
- St Giles' Cathedral
- The Grassmarket
- 5 + opportunities to eat and drink locally sourced food
The Edinburgh Old Town Food Tour is suitable for all dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
From £75 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
18 Burns Circus
Haddington
East Lothian
Scotland
EH41 3DQ
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Taste and Tour Edinburgh
Explore the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh on this Edinburgh Food Tour. Our guides reveal the flavours of Scottish cuisine, showcasing the best of Edinburgh introducing you to the city’s most passionate food producers as we celebrate a culinary culture that’s so much more than haggis, neeps and tatties (but we do try these too!). Perfect for first-time visitors, join us on a journey through taste and Old Town Edinburgh as we toast to Scotland’s heritage against the backdrop of a millennia-old town. Suitable for all dietary requirements, let us know at time of booking
Opening times
Tour Thursday and Saturday at 12:30
Private bookings also available on request
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