Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with 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 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.
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.
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,.
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Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Educational, funny, interesting, patient.. the whole experience was brilliant. Thank you so very much, we learnt so much
DavidBushell,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We would like to give a score of 10/5 Nichola was an exceptional host.. 3 old English blokes had a lot of fun. We will be back.
Must do food tour
Steve O,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city and hidden gems and eat at off the beaten track . Fantastic knowledgeable guide
11/10 tour that is actually tailored. Excellent, personable local tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about Scottish food and
Shey M,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently did the "Premium Tailored Edinburgh" food tour with Nichola and if I could rate it 11/10 i would. She was an absolute delight, the food was awesome, and the history along the tour was a great bonus. We sampled five different food items (no spoilers) along a few different locations, with short walking between each spot. Every dish we tried was unique from the last and was influential to Scotland in some manner It was great getting to walk around town and see a few different sites along the way. Both the dishes and the history was expertly explained by our guide Nichola. Nichola is what really set this tour apart from others we have taken. She was warm and engaing while guiding us throughn the foods/locations. I really appreciated that she introduced us to authentic dishes while explaining their significance and the tradition behind them or how they originated. Each tasting item felt thoughtfully chosen and she even offered us two choices for one location, so they really do tailor this based on preference and weather. Her insight into Scottish history, customs, and local life added so much depth to the experience that I was not expecting when we originally booked. There was just 2 of us in the group, which could have felt awkward, but she handled it effortlessly with charm. She made the tour feel incredibly personal by engaging us in easy conversation encouraging/asking questions, and tailoring the experience so it felt like a private tour rather than a limitation due to the small size. Her genuine enthusiasm made the entire tour enjoyable, even when we were just walking from spot to spot. This will be the 5th food tour that I have gone on and the small touches that Nicola added has made it the best one yet. Not onyly that, but Nichola offered us advice on other places to eat after the tour, the best places to shop locally, other must see attractions that we shouldnt skip, etc. when our tour ended. (I was honestly disappointed when the tour came to an end. thats how wonderful it was.) I cant imagine a better guide and this experience will remain a standout highlight of my time in Edinburgh. Thank you so much Nichola!
A Truly Tailored Food Tour and Home to Solo Travelers
Erica P,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was hands-down one of the best food tours I’ve ever done and a huge part of that was our phenomenal guide Skye. As a solo traveler, one of the most frustrating things is having tours canceled because there “aren’t enough people.” That never happened here. From the start, I felt welcomed, valued, and genuinely looked after...not just slotted into a group. What made this tour exceptional is that it didn’t just take us to popular spots, he took us to true masters of their craft. Every stop was chosen with care and purpose. As we walked through Edinburgh’s streets, we weren’t just eating... we were learning the history of the neighborhoods, the stories behind the food, and even how to spot authentic local shops versus tourist-grade, overseas-made products. That alone made the experience feel deeper and more meaningful. And the food… outstanding. Every dish came with rich stories, history, and context that made it taste even better. You could feel how much pride and knowledge went into every recommendation. The tour is called tailored, and yes, it truly was. At one point, he casually mentioned another shop that wasn’t even on the itinerary. I was quietly thinking about how I might sneak back later to try it… and somehow he picked up on my excitement and made it our next stop. That level of attentiveness was incredible. This tour felt personal, thoughtful, and full of genuine care. Not rushed, not scripted, and never generic. I cannot recommend this enough for any food lover (so basically everyone), and especially for solo travelers looking for an experience that actually feels human, warm, and memorable. If you’re in Edinburgh, book this. You won’t regret it.
Amazing tailored tour by Skye
626selinam,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best food tour I have done thanks to Skye and his amazing curated tour. Got to try everything I wanted while in Scotland. Will be recommending this to friends travelling here
This was an amazing...
Carolyn M,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. Not only was this a food tour it was also a history & social tour of Edinburgh. Absolutely loved it.
Eat Your Way Through Edinburgh!
Jen L,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Skye did an amazing job providing us with an overview of the city and all the best bites in the city! He even had the ability to change some stops based on our interests! Truly personalized! Best scone I’ve ever had at a little local gem! Fantastic day!
Food tour
kerrybP6507LF,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so much fun. Our guide was funny and the people we met were lovely. The food was so tasty. We went to six different places and I won’t spoil it by telling you what we had but it was worth the money
Good time
Angel R,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nichola was great. She was very personable. She gave enough history and fun talk to make every one comfortable. I would recommend the tour to anyone looking for good food, sight seeing and good company.
Nichola was an incredible...
Caitlin C,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nichola was an incredible guide! We ate so many good dishes and had a fun whisky/gin tasting as well. She also gave us some great history and facts about the city. Cannot recommend this tour enough!
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