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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
No chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food
No hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.
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.
Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is the center of Edinburgh's Old Town. The street actually has five names, but we'll cover that on the tour. We will spend roughly 15 minutes on the Royal Mile seeing some of the highlights between restaurants and cafes.
106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Charles C,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
Very well researched and each stop well chosen. Very educational and fun. Our tour guide Skye was passionate about the quality, creativity and presentation of the food we ate. He had an exceptionally good relationship with the restaurants we visited and we received warm welcomes wherever we went.
Juan D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
Skye was the best! He has so much knowledge about Scotland and the food here. Everything we ate was authentic traditional food. I highly recommend booking this tour!
Erna T,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Really great stops for food. But WAY TOO MUCH commentary and Q&A that it made the tour too long for our personal liking. A lot of info, but didn't come alive for us.
Stephaney B,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
Food selection was great, tour of the city was great, guide Nichola was also great! Definitely learned and tried new things.
Andrew K,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
Enjoyed Skyes depth of knowledge and experience in food and local culture ! Never felt like we were on a clock
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