Scotland · FOOD TOURS IN EDINBURGH
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food tours in Edinburgh worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tour Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience for a lively lesson, regional tasting, and look inside a remarkable 3,500-bottle collection.
“We had euan as our tour guide who was very fun and enjoyable to listen to giving us some great snippets of information about all the whiskey!!”
Taste four Scottish single malts in Edinburgh while hearing folklore, whisky lore, and lively stories in a private Royal Mile lounge.
“Naomi was an incredible and entertaining guide/narrator. Full of entertaining stories, making the time to respond to questions, and pointing out interesting things on the whiskeys as well as Scottish history. The Hot Toddy as location also very well setup, catering for an awesome mood and evening. Truly an amazing experience.”
Taste haggis, whisky, Scottish cheese and a secret dish while exploring Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small local-led group.
“Enjoyed the street history & going in and tasting the food of Scotland. I ate haggis 🤗 Beautiful day for a walk.”
Taste four Scottish single malts, hear whisky folklore, and compare Highland and Lowland styles in an intimate Edinburgh lounge.
“We absolutely loved this experience. Ben—our host and the owner—was an incredible storyteller. He entertained us for two hours that flew by. Honestly, I thought a two-hour whisky talk might get a little tedious, but I was completely wrong. Ben is funny, charming, and incredibly engaging—and coming from an American, I could happily listen to that accent for even longer! I genuinely learned a few new things about whisky, and I appreciated the balance of humor and education. If we hadn’t already made dinner plans, we would’ve happily stayed afterward, trusting that part of the evening would be just as excellent as the tasting itself.”
Review of Rabbie's Scottish Highlands day tour from Edinburgh, with Dunkeld, Black Linn Falls, Queen's View, Pitlochry, and Dewar's whisky tasting.
“Very well organised and coordinated. The guide, Lizzie, was extremely knowledgeable and kept the entire group enthralled and entertained. History, culture, nature and to top it all whisky, were all included in a well spent day. strongly recommended.”
Taste haggis, whisky, local drinks, and Scottish dishes while walking Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns with a small-group guide.
“Tom our tour guide was wonderful!! Very knowledgeable about the food and drinks that were chose for us and the tour on the Edinburgh . He was also very funny with lots of fun facts”
Tour Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh for a lively hour of whisky and gin making, tastings, expert guides, and modern Scottish craft.
“Holyrood distillery is a great place to visit. Our terrific guide Brice walked us through the young distillery explaining Holyrood's approach and differentiators to making whisky and gin. A great way to spend an hour of your time in Edinburgh and learn a lot about the craft and uniqueness of this distillery. We enjoyed the visit very much!”
Taste haggis, whisky, Scottish cheese, scones and a secret dish while exploring Edinburgh Old Town with a small local group.
“Was such a great way to experience Edinburgh. Carlos was amazing!”
Taste four regional Scotch whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, an intimate underground tasting with stories, history, and expert guidance.
“Great history of whiskey with a good sampling of spirits. Great information without too much sales pressure. Glad I experienced this tour.”
Taste South Loch Gin, learn how it is made, and enjoy a cocktail at Edinburgh’s 56 North Distillery in a lively 90-minute tour.
“A great experience, a small distillery, with great informative guide and friendly staff, We received x2 full Gin and tonics and x3 tasters during the experience. Highly recommend.”
Taste four regional Scotch whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, an atmospheric underground vault with lively stories, optional premium drams, and expert guides.
“Such a cute little find, if you have the time I highly recommend it”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, historic pubs, cask ales, and Scottish brewing traditions on a small-group tasting walk.
“Kristy is a fantastic guide and knows her stuff about beer and how it’s been processed through the years. Very personable and engaged with all in the group really well. Loved the side stories of history of Edinburgh she shared as we walked from pub to pub.”
Trace Edinburgh’s brewing past through three local pubs, Scottish beer tastings, and lively Old Town stories on this expert-led walking tour.
“Full of history and information about beer and pubs here in Edinburgh, well worth it”
Taste seven to eight cheeses, sip prosecco, and explore Stockbridge on a small-group Edinburgh food walk with local guides.
“The cheese was interesting. The first stop was the best. The shop workers were friendly and explained the cheeses and other merchandise in the store.”
Explore Edinburgh through Scottish food, whisky, history, and local restaurants on a private walking tour with hotel pickup.
“Outstanding host, excellent food, and even better stories and information about the area!! Our host (Tom) was exceptionally versed in many different facets of the area, and provided some very interesting information. Tom was very friendly and had some of the best facts and stories about the local area that we have ever experienced anywhere. The food was truly outstanding and there is nothing that I would change about our experience.”
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