The Experience
Experience Scotland’s capital like never before with the Edinburgh Food Tour.
This guided experience takes you through the historic streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, where you’ll explore its fascinating food culture and discover the dishes locals love most. With a local guide, you’ll visit carefully selected stops to taste authentic Scottish classics and learn the stories behind them.
Start your journey with Cullen Skink, a traditional smoked haddock soup bursting with flavour. Next, try haggis with neeps and tatties, an unmissable dish for anyone visiting Scotland. Indulge in creamy cranachan, one of the country’s most beloved desserts and discover why it holds such a special place in Scottish cuisine.
Along the way, enjoy a dram of single malt Scotch whisky and sample freshly made fudge for a sweet finish.
As you walk through the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, your guide will reveal fascinating stories about the city’s past and its thriving food scene.
Taste authentic dishes and explore Edinburgh’s culinary heritage on this memorable tour!
Vital Information
Please note the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Your meeting spot will be in front of St. Giles Cathedral at the West Parliament Square side, opposite the French consulate. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Your Edinburgh Food Tour will end at St Marys Street which is about 3/4 of the way down the Royal Mile.
You can always tell your guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour and they all enjoyed it thoroughly. We will adapt the menu so you can fully enjoy the tour!
Unfortunately we can not accommodate gluten and lactose free diet, some of the traditional shops we go to use gluten or lactose in all their food.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.co.uk/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team for assistance.
The Weather
Your Edinburgh Food Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour under extreme weather conditions and you will be rescheduled for another date.
Session Length
Your Edinburgh Food Tour will last for approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.
Numbers
This voucher allows 1 person to access the Secret Food Tour: Edinburgh.
Spectators
Spectators are not allowed but can join in the tour with their own voucher.
What To Wear
To join the Edinburgh 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.
Availability
Your Edinburgh Food Tour can be booked from 12pm Monday - Sunday, however we advise booking at least two weeks prior for best availability.
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland.
