Edinburgh is a city where food and history sit comfortably side by side.
The Edinburgh Food Tour is a guided walking experience through the Old Town that focuses on traditional Scottish food and its place in local life. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour introduces dishes that have remained popular through generations. The emphasis stays on understanding the city rather than ticking off landmarks.
Your experience begins with Cullen Skink, a creamy Scottish chowder that reflects the country’s coastal influence. From there, you’ll try haggis served with neeps and tatties, which continues to be a staple of Scottish cooking. Each tasting is introduced with context, helping you understand why these dishes still matter today.
Dessert brings a serving of cranachan, a traditional combination that balances richness with simplicity. A tasting of single malt Scotch follows, offering insight into Scotland’s whisky tradition without dominating the experience. Later, you’ll enjoy traditional fudge, which remains a familiar treat across Edinburgh.
As you walk between stops, your guide shares stories that link the food to the streets around you. The route through the Old Town provides a strong sense of place while keeping the pace comfortable. Time is built in to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed.
The tour finishes with a Secret Dish that brings the experience together. It offers a final taste and a satisfying close.
Explore Edinburgh through food that locals still trust!
Please note the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Your meeting spot will be in front of St. Giles Cathedral at the West Parliament Square side, opposite the French consulate. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Your Edinburgh Food Tour will end at St Marys Street which is about 3/4 of the way down the Royal Mile.
You can always tell your guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour and they all enjoyed it thoroughly. We will adapt the menu so you can fully enjoy the tour!
Unfortunately we can not accommodate gluten and lactose free diet, some of the traditional shops we go to use gluten or lactose in all their food.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.ie/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.
Your Edinburgh Food Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour under extreme weather conditions and you will be rescheduled for another date.
Your Edinburgh Food Tour will last for approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.
Your voucher is valid for 1 person to access the Secret Food Tour: Edinburgh.
Spectators are not allowed but can join in the tour with their own voucher.
To join the Edinburgh food tour, you should wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1.5 hours of walking but it is not too difficult. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
Your Edinburgh Food Tour can be booked from 12pm Monday - Sunday, however we advise booking at least two weeks prior for best availability.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
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