The 15 Food and Drink Tours in Edinburgh That Earn Their Price

Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Haggis, neeps, and tatties: the main Scottish test

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Taste haggis, whisky, Scottish cakes, cheese, and a secret dish while walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small local group.

“Nyssa was just a delight! I was traveling with my Scottish boyfriend so we were slightly wondering what we would gain that he didn't already know but it was a revelation. Lots of great information and very good quality Scottish food choices. A really enjoyable way to spend three hours getting to know the city.”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

2.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Taste four Scottish single malts, hear Edinburgh folklore, and learn whisky from a lively storyteller in a cozy lounge for $24.96.

“Great afternoon, our Host gave an excellent coverage of the regions and stories of Scotland, well worth the afternoon with 4 Tasting from from different whiskies”

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Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

3.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Review of EatWalk Tours’ Edinburgh food and drink tour, with Scottish dishes, paired drinks, city history, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.

“What a wonderful tour! Our guide, Tamara was very knowledgeable and so personable. The food was superb and the venues were hidden gems. It is a must do tour if you want to see the city and experience the food and culture. Tamara was even willing to answer any questions and even make shopping and experience recommendations.”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

4.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Tour Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh for an hour of whisky and gin making, guided stories, creative tastings, and practical city-centre access.

“It was interesting to see the process. The goods were creative in the way that the distillery made so many variations with the base product. David was a friendly and informative guide.”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

5.90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Taste four regional Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, with whisky stories, a small group, and an atmospheric underground setting.

“Knowledgeable hostess, most entertaining and seemed to provide tastings fir the different bookings depending in their tastes - excellent!”

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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

6.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Review of Edinburgh’s Pubs & History Walking Tour, with local beer tastings, Old Town stories, three pubs, and practical booking advice.

“Nice easy stroll and beer tasting. Learned about local history. Friendly guide. Would recommend. Gets chilly at night so dress warm.”

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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

7.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Edinburgh’s cheese crawl, with tastings, prosecco, Stockbridge shops, guide tips, price advice, and practical drawbacks.

“Absolute Cheese Joy. Xander was amazing, friendly and hospitable! The history and the personalities of the cheese mongers was spectacular. A must do in Edinburgh”

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Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

8.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $325

Taste Edinburgh through local food, whisky, history, and tucked-away stops on this private walking tour across the West End, New Town, and Old Town.

“The guide was knowledgeable, amiable and funny. Also he had earpieces so we could all hear him. The selection of foods and drinks was perfect.”

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Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

9.Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Taste haggis, Cullen skink, Scottish cheese, and more while walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a local guide.

“This tour was so much fun! My wife and I looked at each other after it and said this was the highlight of our visit to Edinburgh. In the tour you get so much history about the city and so many great stories and see so much of the city. And come hungry because the food equals up to a large meal as you go through all the different stops. Our tour guide Luana was spectacular! She is from Edinburgh and gave us so much information that we felt like locals as we were walking with her through the city as she was pointing out sites and shops and historical…”

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Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 90min

10.Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 90min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Taste five rare Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close while learning whisky craft, regional flavors, and Old Town history in a small group.

“Whether you’re an experienced whiskey drinker, or just a fan of good stories and a good time, I highly recommend this tour. Sara was great at picking different bottles based on our palettes and 90 mins flew by.”

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Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes

11.Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Taste Edinburgh’s best local dishes on a small-group food tour with Scottish history, whisky, tea, and flexible stops in Old and New Town.

“Food selection was great, tour of the city was great, guide Nichola was also great! Definitely learned and tried new things.”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery ‘Journey to Whisky’ Tour & Tasting

12.Holyrood Distillery ‘Journey to Whisky’ Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $43

Tour Holyrood Distillery in central Edinburgh, learn modern Scotch whisky-making, and taste four drams in a one-hour guided visit.

“We were disappointed to have only tried one kind of whiskey, and it was peaty one which we don't really like. We would have liked to taste the newly released whiskey which wasn't made available - as a result, we didn't buy any which was also disappointing.”

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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

13.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465

Taste haggis, whisky, cheese, and Scottish cakes on a private Edinburgh walk linking food, famous sights, and local stories.

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting – The True Spirit of Scotland

14.Scotch Whisky Tasting – The True Spirit of Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Taste four Scottish spirits in central Edinburgh while learning whisky regions, history, and tasting skills from an engaging local guide.

“David was a great host during our whiskey tasting. He was very informative and also made the experience very collaborative. Definitely recommend!”

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The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

15.The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $187

A private Edinburgh food walk with haggis, whisky, Scottish fast food, Royal Mile sights, and local guides, with useful cautions about the 10 tastings claim.