Premium Edinburgh Food Tour: Small Groups, Highest Quality Dishes

Overview

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Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some of the most experienced in town. We're different because every tour is unique.

We don't visit the same stops every day, we have better relations with the establishments, and we can also cater to unique requests from our guests. We never use chain restaurants or tourist traps, and we can guarantee you will leave our tour full.

We will also highlight all the other top places to dine in town. After all, you need to eat three times a day, so knowing what and where to eat is essential to an enjoyable vacation. As such, our tour is suitable for everyone. We also accommodate most dietary restrictions, except for vegans.

Don't settle for a food tour that uses chain restaurants and tourist traps serving microwaved food, without care for its guides, guests, or restaurants, and that prioritizes drinks over food. Join us instead.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, but not vegans.

Tour duration includes travel time, walking and waiting time at restaurants

Please disclose any dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances when booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine

Expect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.

This tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.

About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops

The Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.

We will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.

Private transportation

Gratuities

Chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food

Hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.

What To Expect

We will begin the tour in the reception of the Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection Hotel, located between the Luckenbooths and Angels with Bagpipes restaurants.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Old Town

Old Town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour travels around the Old Town to some of the best restaurants and cafes in town. Many of the restaurants and stops we visit are in the Old Town.

2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Premium Edinburgh Food Tour: Small Groups, Highest Quality Dishes

Reviews

4.97

118 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

116

We got to spend a lovely...
Caroline G,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We got to spend a lovely afternoon with Nichola. She was very knowledgeable and fun. The food was so tasty and of excellent quality. We learned a lot about Edinburgh and its history during the tour. For us visiting Edinburgh for the first time absolutely perfekt. We highly recommend this food tour. Thamk you!
I didn’t know I love haggis! Thank you, Nicola!
Shad C,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a great time on our Edinburgh food tour with Nicola! She’s a fantastic guide - funny, welcoming, and passionate about the city’s food and culture. We loved how she mixed Old Town and New Town..history and flavors. Every stop had its own story, and by the end we felt like we’d really tasted Edinburgh. Come hungry, because you won’t leave that way!
Truly a "Movable Feast"!
TIDavisNYC,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a spectacular experience with Skye on his tour! Not only did we get great food and bevvies, but also a great tour of central Edinburgh history and highlights. Skye has a well-curated group of stops, and a good sense of humor to keep the day moving. The small group limit ensured we all had time to ask questions, and to enjoy the small meals and treats along the walking route. Worth every penny, and we recommend Skye's tour; one of the best we've ever experienced.
Wonderful time in a small group setting with a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide!
Ralynn W,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time on our food tour with Nichola Craig as our tour guide. Truly Scottish born with vast knowledge of Edinburgh as well as the entire country. She provided details about the food history as well as stories. The food was also delicious! Nichola was friendly and considerate of all our needs. I highly recommend this tour! Worth every penny!
Nichola with thetreuscottours
Michelle G,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nichola with thetreuscottours was amazing. She not only knew her Scottish foods but the history and traditions behind all the dishes. The classic dishes we had were haggis, Cullen skink, whiskey, high tea with scones. She shared a bit about the balmoral chicken, scotch eggs, scotch pie, Scottish breakfast and cranachan. We were surprised when she took us to an Indian restaurant, but they serve a special Tiki Masala that is only served in Scotland. We finished with gelato that is freshly made by a Scottish couple daily. Very tasty. It was such a fun time and very educational. Highly recommend!!!!
Best food tour in Edinburgh
John R,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour focus and stops were really top notch. Our guide Nicola was exceptional. The scones and tea were unbelievable
Exceptional food tour around Edinburgh!
rebeccamO3997RF,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did the Edinburgh food tour with Skye last Saturday and had a fantastic time! He was so knowledgeable about both Edinburgh's history and food. Every corner had a fact and a tasty bite! We had coffee, scones, fudge, whisky, Cullen skink, haggis neeps and tatties, tomatoes and burrata, rye bread, chicken or paneer masala and ice cream. Stunning! I couldn't recommend Skye and his yours more.
Sky was very informative...
Donna D,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sky was very informative and we loved all his choices. We highly recommend this tour experiencing old and new towns
Edinburgh Yum!
Natascha W,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience and my favorite of my trip to Edinburgh. Skye was amazing and full of so much knowledge. He was so personal. The food was delicious with lots of pit stops at hidden non change restaurants. A++++++ Worth the money!!
Yum!;
jan S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Skye was very informative. He prepared a very interesting and delicious food tour of Edinburgh. Besides his knowledge of traditional Scottish food, Skye gave very interesting Scottish historical background as well. We enjoyed every minute of his tour and highly recommend this tour to everyone visting Edinburgh.