Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish and More
Description
Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to ever set foot on it. What better way to explore its mysteries than through our shared love of food? On our Secret Food Tour: Edinburgh, you won’t just eat delicious dishes — you'll also dive into the history behind them, gaining a true understanding of Edinburgh’s thriving culinary scene. You'll explore the historic Old Town like a local and taste the dishes that we here love most.
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Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Grassmarket is a historic square known for its vibrant atmosphere, charming pubs, independent shops, and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Once a medieval marketplace, today it’s a lively hub full of character and rich Scottish history.
The Royal Mile is Edinburgh’s most iconic street, stretching from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Lined with historic buildings, cobbled alleys, and lively shops, it's the heart of the Old Town and a must-see for anyone exploring the city’s rich past.
An extinct volcano which is considered the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park.
A scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction.
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe.
A Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Shared group experience
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
Reviews(1,344)
We had such a great time on our food and whiskey tour around Edinburgh! Joanne was absolutely fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun to spend the afternoon with. She shared so much about Scottish food, whiskey, and the history of Edinburgh while keeping everything relaxed and entertaining. Every stop was delicious, and it was such a fun way to experience the city and try things we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Joanne really made the experience special and felt more like exploring Edinburgh with a friend than being on a tour. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. We would 100% recommend this tour — and especially Joanne — to anyone visiting Edinburgh!
Very informative, amusing and knowledgeable guide, Joanne, whose only vice is dark chocolate with sea salt fudge (apparently). Totally enjoyable and will be widely recommended.
It was a pleasure sharing the day with you! We hope the experience gave you some local favorites along with a better understanding of the destination. We appreciate you choosing Secret Food Tours.
Joann was the best she showed us the best places and was extremely knowledgeable of the city, food and history.
We’re pleased to know you enjoyed the experience. Every Secret Food Tours outing involves careful planning behind the scenes, from selecting stops to creating a comfortable flow throughout the day. Thank you for recognizing the result!
Joann was wonderful very knowledgeable and made us all feel relaxed and comfortable. A must to do.
It was great having you with us! We enjoyed showing you some of the places we’d happily recommend to friends and hope you found a few new favorites along the way. Thanks for choosing Secret Food Tours.
This was my first trip to Edinburgh with a friend. I love a food tour in any new city. Carlos was especially great - very knowledgeable and friendly! The tour was diverse and well organized. Would definitely recommend!
We’re glad the day brought you our way. We hope the experience gave you plenty of reasons to enjoy the city and perhaps a few recommendations to pass along. It was a pleasure having you with Secret Food Tour!
We had a great time with Carlos :)
We were so happy to have you along. Sharing the places we genuinely enjoy with guests is one of the best parts of what we do. We hope you’ll join Secret Food Tours again!
Carlos is great! Fantastic tour!
Thank you for coming along for the day! We hope you enjoyed discovering some of the city with us and found a few places you’d happily return to. It was great having you with Secret Food Tours.
This was my first trip to Edinburgh with a friend. I love a food tour in any new city. Carlos was especially great - very knowledgeable and friendly! The tour was diverse and well organized. Would definitely recommend!
It was lovely having you in the group. We hope the food, stories, and stops along the way gave you a fun way to get to know the city. We’d be happy to have you back anytime!
What a fantastic day we had with our guide Madge. We ate so well, trying haggis, a delicious chowder, fudge and much more!! The whisky tasting was popular also but it was Madge’s story telling which really brought Edinburgh alive for us, thank you.
Thank you for your review! It’s always interesting to hear what guests remember most once the tour is over. We’re glad your time with Secret Food Tours gave you something worth sharing.
Carlos is an awesome tour guide. He brought us to very good restaurants, and they were awaiting our arrival. He was good at explaining our different foods, and he gave us lots of tips on where to find other good places
Thanks for making us part of your visit. We hope the tour gave you a relaxed way to explore, eat, and get to know a few local corners. We’d love to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
