Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour Discount Tickets

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Get your discount tickets for the Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks, save up to 13% !

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 four 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, visit a pub with a spooky past, and end with a sweet treat, and more! 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by the Melville Monument. Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing by the bench with Paddington Bear.

End Point

End point

This is the endpoint of the 3PM tour.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. New Town
Your tour opens in Edinburgh's grand Georgian New Town. In the morning, you'll head to a multi-award-winning bakery beloved by locals since its beginnings in Leith, and try freshly made scones with cream and jam; afternoon guests will try instead a bowl of warming, traditional smoked haddock soup, cullen skink.
Duration: 35 mins
2. Scott Monument
Taking in breathtaking views of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat, you’ll learn about the rich tapestry of Edinburgh’s history and how it weaves together the stories of the Old and New Towns.
3. Cockburn Street
A cozy café-restaurant renowned for serving the best haggis in town. Enjoy a tasting of haggis bon bons with raspberry whisky marmalade paired with an iconic Scottish soft drink.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Royal Mile
Stand in the heart of Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile. Stretching between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, this historic street marks where the city of Edinburgh began over 900 years ago.
5. Victoria Street
Stroll along the colorful and winding Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque and iconic streets, often said to have inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
6. Grassmarket
Situated right beneath Castle Rock, enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh Castle from below and hear the fascinating story of one of Scotland’s most infamous women, Maggie Dickson.
7. Grassmarket
Step inside this beloved local spot and discover their chilling legend! Named after a woman who survived her own execution, it’s the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips with a half-pint of local ale.
Duration: 30 mins
8. EH1 2LN
To finish the tour, end with a sweet seasonal dessert, an ice cream or a stuffed cookie.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Local English-speaking guide

Enjoy generous tastings across Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, enough to make a full meal

Guided walking tour through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street

Enjoy Scottish whisky perfectly paired with a savory bite like Classic Scottish fish & chips

‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (seasonal dessert)

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Extra drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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!

Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.

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.

Walking Requirements: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking between food stops. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please consider your mobility when booking.

The tour is for ages 7 and above due to the vendors' restrictions.

Supplied by London Food Tours by Eating Europe

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