Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the essence of Scotland on our 3 hour Food, Wine, and Whisky Tasting Tour. Perfect for foodies, wine enthusiasts, and whisky lovers, this tour offers a unique immersion into Scotland’s rich culinary culture.

Enjoy an afternoon of gourmet indulgence, tasting artisan Scottish foods paired with beautiful European wines and Scotch whisky. The tour includes reservations at 3 iconic Edinburgh’s estaurants, each offering authentically Scottish ambiance and culinary perspective.

Your host is a local Food and Wine Specialist with an intimate knowledge of Edinburgh’s culinary scene. With their expert insights and passion for food and drink, you'll learn the art of food and wine pairing and about the unique characteristics that make each selection special. The educational aspect elevates the tour beyond a simple tasting experience, offering you the chance to deepen knowledge.

Book your ticket today and embark on a memorable journey of taste you’ll cherish for years to come.

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

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If there are less than 6 tickets sold for the date you have booked, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund. Tours can not operate with less than 6 participants.

All participants must be over the age of 21 years and may be asked to provide proof of age.

This tour is not suitable for children.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

An expert led wine and food pairing masterclass tasting.

Sparkling wine, white, rose, red wine samples and sparkling wine to finish. Each wine paired with an artisan food.

Your guide an Edinburgh local, passionate about Edinburgh, food and wine.

Scottish cheeses, savoury dishes and dessert, each perfectly paired with wine.

Seated table reservations at three Edinburgh city centre restaurants.

Hotel Pickup and Drop Off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Reservations are waiting at 3 beautiful Edinburgh venues. We taste sparkling wine, French white wine, Italian rose and red wines and finish with 2 contrasting single malt Scotch whiskies. Each beverage is paired with a delicious Scottish artisan food. Your guide is wine and spirit specialist with 20 years experience. You will be taught to swirl, sip and savour each sample and learn wine and whisky tasting techniques you can use at home. Venue 1 - 1 hour A stunning venue renown for its excellent, fresh produce. Venue 2 - 1 hour We take a short walk through Princes Street Gardens and arrive at a beautiful restaurant which prides itself on its locally grown produce and creative culinary flare. Venue 3 - 40 minutes Our third stop is a beautiful location with views looking out to Edinburgh's Old Town and Castle. Here we have two contrasting single malt Scotch whiskies. You will learn to how to taste whisky and discover more about your preferred whisky style. The whisky is paired with a Scottish cheese selection and is the perfect way to finish your Scottish food, wine and whisky experience!

Sample Menu

starter

Savoury food

A seasonal dish, for example West Coast Scallop with sparking wine followed by a sample of white wine paired with a local dish, eg Scottish Salmon.

main

Delicious Scottish savoury produce

Fresh, seasonal Scottish artisan produce, for example ham terrine paired with Italian Rose.

main

Seasonal savoury dish paired with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo red wine from Italy

For example, Aberdeenshire butterie with Lanark blue cheese, pickled pear, spinach and walnuts.

dessert

Whisky tasting with Scottish cheese selection.

A guided tasting of two contrasting single malt Scotch whiskies selected to suit your taste. Enjoy with a Scottish cheese board and oatcakes.

Options

2pm-5pm Scottish Culinary Tour

Whisky Tasting: Taste 2 contrasting Single Malt Scotch paired with a selection of Scottish cheeses.

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing food tour!
663coryf,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The private tour was amazing. Joanne was so knowledgeable about the different Scottish foods, wines, and whiskies and was so personable. I recommend booking early in your trip so you know food items to try through your stay. 10/10
A Must in Edinburgh
Michael M,
Nov 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
My wife and I had an amazing time on the tour. We learned a lot about wine and whisky that we didn't know, and got to taste a lot of great food. We highly recommend this to anyone coming to Edinburgh who wants to experience local cuisine with a nice wine pairing, as well as plenty of whisky to choose from.
A fun and tasty tour!
Mary D,
Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
My daughter and I had a great afternoon with Joanne. She was fun and very informative. The food, wine and whiskey selections were excellent. Would definitely recommend this tour.
A must do!!!!
shanehZ9771DR,
Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A must do tour. Joanne was so knowledgeable and kind, and you get so much amazing food and drink- much more than you would have expected. We had the best time!! All the stops were gorgeous, and the tour is so intimate and you get to meet and get to know fellow travelers. It was so much fun and joanne really made the tour so special. Food, wine, whiskey lovers- you have to go!
Exceptional Edinburgh food, wine & whisky tasting tour
Maps22679066248,
Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect pairings - Joanne, restaurant atmosphere, food, wine & whisky. Joanne kicked off with Champagne. We learned the grape varietals, how many twists of the cage & methode of champagne making. Her knowledge of tasting tips including swirling white wine & red wine to experience the release of the aromatics was enlightening. My husband enjoyed collaborating with Joanne on which 2 whisky’s to taste. Tasting whisky with a professional was a first. Joanne’s passion, knowledge & overall professional yet personalized approach was indeed the highlight for us.
A wonderful afternoon!
DianeK1276,
Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My girlfriend and I were visiting Edinburgh and we were searching for things to do. We decided upon this Whisky, Wine, and Food tour - as two out of three of those were favorites of ours. We had a small group of 7. Joanne, our guide, did an excellent job sharing her knowledge of the food and drink we had. We visited 3 different restaurants. We had various food items paired with different alcohols. We met some really fun people in our group and even learned a few things. This tour is definitely worth it!
This was by far one of the best wine and food pairings we have ever done!
AnnieSai66,
Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joanne was very knowledable about wine, whisky and the food. We have done many "tastings" and this was by far one of the best! The food was so fresh and was paired perfectly with all we ate. I would recommend Swirl, Sip, Socialize over and over. Fantastic!
Informative and tailored
Getaway316474,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joanne was very knowledgeable about food and wine in Edinburgh. I learned a lot and tried lots of new and tasty food that was tailored to our interest.
A brilliant day
Chris W,
May 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a brilliant time with Joanne. The tour was informative and both the wine and food were of the highest quality. We would recommend to anyone, a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Great Experience with a Great Hostess/Guide/Sommelier!
susanbD7541OK,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Started at the Balmoral Hotel moved on to The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant & finished up at Twenty Princes Street enjoying at least two different types of wine at each place along with varying types of delicious Scottish food. Joanne's knowledge for parings of food & wine, her engaging personality and her passion for Scotland and what she does made the time fly by. This was a great way to start our trip to Scotland and I highly recommend joining Joanne on this adventure. You won't be disappointed!