Edinburgh Food Tour
- What you’ll do
- What you’ll taste
- Where to Meet
- FAQ
Step into the storybook streets of Edinburgh and discover its charm one bite at a time. This walking food tour takes you through the Old Town’s winding closes and cobbled lanes, where every dish carries a tale of Scottish tradition and pride. From hearty soups to sweet treats, you’ll experience the flavors that define Scotland’s capital and the stories that have simmered here for centuries.
By the end, you’ll have eaten like a true Scot, shared a few laughs, and uncovered how Edinburgh’s food culture blends history, heart, and hospitality.
Drinks are served at select stops; for an even richer experience, upgrade your tour during the booking process with a Drinks Package featuring local favorites like Tennent’s lager and Highland Boundaries, a rare and distinctly Scottish spirit.
Itinerary:
- Begin with a warm bowl of Cullen Skink, a creamy Scottish fish chowder beloved across the country.
- Taste the nation’s iconic dish, haggis with neeps and tatties, and learn its storied past.
- Indulge in Cranachan, a luscious mix of cream, raspberries, honey, and oats.
- Savor a sip of single malt Scotch whisky, Scotland’s most famous spirit.
- Enjoy handmade Scottish fudge, rich and perfectly sweet.
- Finish with a surprise dish that completes your Edinburgh adventure.
This tour is run by Secret Food Tours.
Food
- Cullen Skink – creamy Scottish chowder
- Haggis, neeps and tatties
- Cranachan – traditional raspberry dessert
- Fudge
- Our Secret Dish
Drinks
- Two glasses of single malt Scotch
- Non-alcoholic beverages for those who don’t consume alcohol
- For more drinks see upgrade above
We’ll meet in front of St. Giles Cathedral at the west parliament square side, opposite the French consulate.
Mon – Sun | 12:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH
£89.99 (children’s prices available)
WHEN
Mon – Sun | 12:00 p.m.
WHO
All ages and fitness levels. No pets please.
CAPACITY
Maximum 10/12 people per tour.
ENOUGH FOOD?
Think of the tour as a tasting menu. As we travel you get many delicious treats that comprise a meal with desert, fruit, and snacks. You will not feel hungry after the tour.
WHERE FOOD COME FROM?
Top-quality, fresh and local!
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WALKING DISTANCE
To join our food tour, you should wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1.5 hours of walking but it is not too difficult. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEES
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn’t the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
BOOKING FEE REASON
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can’t change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
FULLY BOOKED OPTIONS
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.
FAMILY KIDS POLICY
Children are quite welcome and it’s free for any child 2 years or under. We can give them non-alcoholic drinks and you are free to enjoy the tour with your entire family of all ages.
Price: £89.99 (children’s prices available)
Duration: 3 – 3.5 hours and a 1.5 h walk
Offered: Mon – Sun | 12:00 p.m.
Taste Edinburgh’s classic dishes, from haggis to Cranachan, while exploring the Old Town’s cobbled streets and uncovering the flavors and stories that define Scotland’s capital.
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Read our latest Edinburgh Food Tour Reviews
Noe B
Review: Secret Food Tours Edinburgh
A must do when arriving to Edinburgh, Skye made us discover various Scottish cuisine staples. The places visited only serve fresh and quality food! It’s also a good way to know the best places to eat in Edinburgh while avoiding tourist’s traps!
Rob M
Review: Secret Food Tours Edinburgh
Skye is extremely knowledgeable and just like us enthusiastic about food! We had a great tour with him in Edinburgh, trying some dishes that we would never usually go for. Thank you for having us.
Eva D
Review: Secret Food Tours Edinburgh
The tour is a great way to get to know Edinburgh better in a fun and relaxed way. Skye is a great tour guide with abundance of knowledge. We were a group of 14 people some of us visiting for the first time and others had been there many times before but everyone thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Perfect for groups of friends.
Carolyn
Review: Secret Food Tours Edinburgh
A very fun way to experience Edinburgh and the food of Scotland. Skye was a fantastic guide; very knowledgeable and chose excellent restaurants to give us a delicious taste of the local fare. Would definitely recommend for people who love food.
Teresa S
Review: Secret Food Tours Edinburgh
Fenomenal food that you will not find anywhere else. Scottish traditional meat dishes with an Indian twist, creamy and wholesome fish soup or fantastic milky ice cream. Apart from awesome and filling food I also really enjoyed the joyful, dedicated and knowledgeable Skye – best tour guy I’ve ever had! He showed us around the most incredible spots in Edinburgh and told hilarious stories – the whole tour was utterly enjoyable. Definitely worth it, truly amazing experience! Really really recommend it!!
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