The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour

5.0 (189 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration4h - 5h
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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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.

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

  1. 5m
    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.
  2. Old Town
    2h 15m
    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.
  3. Royal Mile
    15m
    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.
  4. St Giles' Cathedral
    Pass by
    More accurately known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, we will pass by and cover the history of this beautiful church.
  5. Scott Monument
    Pass by
    A tribute to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic monument was once the tallest monument for a writer in the world.
  6. New Town
    2h
    The tour will either have views of Edinburgh's 250-year-old New Town, or we will visit amazing establishments in the New Town.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in the reception of the Marriott Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection Hotel. The entrance is between the Angels with Bagpipes and Luckenbooths restaurants. The guide will arrive up to 15 minutes before the tour.

End point

The tour will finish very close to the Waverley train station, unless otherwise indicated on the tour.

Additional information

  • 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.

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