Edinburgh Walking Tour with Scottish Bites Food Tasting

5.0 (11 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Discover how Edinburgh transformed from a medieval town into the capital of Scotland. You'll journey along the iconic Royal Mile, exploring the landmarks, people and events that shaped the city's history. Along the way, you'll visit three local venues to enjoy a carefully curated selection of Scottish cuisine

The Menu
Stop1
Haggis fritter with pepper sauce
Or
Veggie haggis fritter with pepper sauce (veg option)
And
Mini beef burger slider Aberdeen Angus with Scottish cheddar and BBQ pulled pork
Or
Mini mooless beef burger with Scottish cheddar and vegan BBQ pulled pork (veg option)

Stop2
Pot of Cullen skink
or
Smoked leek and potato soup (veg option)
and
Black pudding fritter with whisky mayo and crispy onions
or
Rubledethump baw with vegan whisky mayo (veg option)

Stop 3
Salmon and chilli spring roll with hot honey
or
Mushroom and roast garlic pâté on a Scottish oatcake with pickled red onion (veg option)
And
Traditional Scottish cranachan (veg option)

Options

Vegetarian ticket

Ticket type: For those desiring a vegetarian tasting menu on your historical walking tour.

Edinburgh, Historic sites with Scottish Bites

Standard menu ticket: A standard menu, may include meat or fish.

What's included

  • the story of medieval to modern city told through the sites of the Royal Mile
  • We will stop at 3 locations along the route where you will get to enjoy a tasting sample of various Scottish delicacies.

What to expect

  1. Parliament Square- Edinburgh
    10m
    Learn about St Giles cathedral, the original parliament and Edinburgh's lost graveyard. As well as get your first tasting
  2. Lawnmarket
    10m
    Se one of the Royal miles oldest medieval building and the origination of Edinburgh new town.
  3. Heart of Midlothian
    10m
    See the site of the old Tollbooth and luckenbooths of Edinburgh.
  4. Mercat Cross
    20m
    Learn about the historic Mercat cross and get our 2nd tasting at Burgers and Beers which is also Edinburgh's old police chambers.
  5. Tron Kirk Market
    20m
    Learn about the great fire of Edinburgh as well as our 3rd tasting at the Pipers Rest.
  6. Scottish Storytelling Centre
    10m
    Learn about the old entry gates of Edinburgh.
  7. John Knox House Museum
    10m
    Learn the history of the oldest medieval building on the Royal Mile.
  8. Paisley Close
    10m
    One of Edinburgh's most famous closes.
  9. 20m
    Visit Merchants tavern on the Royal mile for our last tasting of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of St Giles' Cathedral near the Statue of Sir Walter Montague Scott. Your guide will be wearing an Experience Edinburgh uniform.

End point

Merchants tavern on the Royal Mile.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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