Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour
Overview
Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food.
On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the Georgian elegance of the New Town and the cobbled medieval closes of the Old Town, eating your way through five hand-picked stops that tell the city's story from the inside out. You'll try haggis in a way that surprises even the skeptics, warm up over a bowl of Scotland's finest smoked fish soup in a pub that's been here since 1823, and taste cheeses made by Scottish producers on a street that inspired one of the world's most famous fictional alleys (yes, we're talking about Harry Potter's Diagon Alley!).
No lost-in-the-crowd moments, no rushed tastings; just a small group, an expert guide with real stories to tell, and a route that reads like Edinburgh at its most essential.
What's Included
- Generous food tastings across Edinburgh's Old and New Towns
- Sweet finish at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (stuffed cookie or ice cream)
- Local ale or Scottish soft drink paired with a savory tasting
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Guided walk through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
What To Expect
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New Town
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Scott Monument (pass by)
Cockburn Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile (pass by)
Victoria Street (pass by)
Grassmarket (pass by)
Grassmarket
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
EH1 2LN
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour is for ages 7 and above. Children under 7 may be refused entry due to vendor restrictions.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6093P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Generous food tastings across Edinburgh's Old and New Towns.
- Sweet finish at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (stuffed cookie or ice cream).
- Local ale or Scottish soft drink paired with a savory tasting.
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Guided walk through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Extra drinks.
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Generous food tastings across Edinburgh's Old and New Towns
- Sweet finish at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (stuffed cookie or ice cream)
- Local ale or Scottish soft drink paired with a savory tasting
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Guided walk through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour is for ages 7 and above. Children under 7 may be refused entry due to vendor restrictions.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
