The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Food Tour
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample traditional Scottish food and drink on this small-group food tour that covers some iconic Edinburgh restaurants and culinary venues. Skip the tourist traps and chain restaurants and taste both traditional and contemporary takes on Scottish dishes across the city.
- Get an authentic taste of Edinburgh's culinary scene, beyond the tourist spots
- Small-group tour: Customizable to your specific tastes
- Enjoy a drink too, with at least one alcoholic beverage included
- Ask your guide for further recommendations for the rest of your trip
What's Included
- LunchThe Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
- Coffee and/or TeaWe will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.
- Alcoholic BeveragesThis tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.
- SnacksExpect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
- About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops
- A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food
- Hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Old Town Chambers, Autograph CollectionRoyal Mile, 329 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PN, UK
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
- Old Town Chambers, Autograph CollectionRoyal Mile, 329 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PN, UK
The tour will finish very close to the Waverley train station, unless otherwise indicated on the tour.
Itinerary
1
Skye Class Tours
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Old Town
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Royal Mile
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral (Pass By)
Scott Monument (Pass By)
4
New Town
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Barbara_B
This was a nice way to spend the afternoon touring Edinburgh and tasting lots of food and drinks! Our guide, Skye, was great. It was a nice mix of history and tastings. I really appreciated the small group size and the pace of the tour. I attended with an injury, and was still able to keep up with the group. This was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!
Reviews
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based on 166 reviews
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Michelle_S, Jul 2026
This tour was great for sampling food local to Edinburgh! We literally landed, dropped bags at hotel, and headed out to explore and eat! We learned some history, tasted haggis and loved the biscuits with fresh raspberry jam with clotted cream from Mimi’s! We had a great time and walked close to 10,000 steps! We highly recommend this tour!
Aaron_S, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful experience! Nichola was very informative and fun. We enjoyed the entire tour and all she had to share. We would highly recommend her as a tour guide.
Benjie_C, Jun 2026
I travel to abroad up to 8x a year, mostly on business. Every place I go to a food tour always kicks off a trip. Hands down this is the best food tour I ever had, if I ranked all of them over my innumerable trips over the years. An experience is memorable for only 1 of 2 reasons: it’s either an experience is terrible or exceptional like a notch above the rest. Skye Class is the name you would want to guide you. Period. Be sure to look for the ‘Original’ tour. I looks like a number of other operators are replicating his tour, including the name of the tour. There are those but then there’s Skye Class. I normally do not care to write reviews. It’s a waste of my time. If I wrote one and a lengthy one like this, it means I have been impressed and I deem it worthy of my time. I would do this tour again with my usual travel buddies when we find our way in Edinburgh in the future.
Kate_G, Jun 2026
Skye was kind enough to give me an insiders tour of some truly outstanding food in Edinburgh. An unhurried meander from gem to gem with some great insights on best local bakeries, coffee, whiskey and Scottish food; this was a standout experience. Book this for the start of your trip.
Neil_J, Jun 2026
Super knowledgeable, experience and lots of information on Edinburgh which was great, good mix of entree’s and treats. Well done!
Jeff_J, Jun 2026
The tour size is set to be small and personable as possible. They would rather underbook than "go big". Ours was really small so it allowed a lot more interaction with our guide Skye. We had the opportunity to tell the tour what kind of things we liked and that also had an impact on the places selected for our tour.
Donald_S, May 2026
Skye gave us the best food tour of the ten we’ve taken so far. He knew and shared the history of area in detail as well as the sourcing, quality, and preparation of the six food stops on the tour. We found him considerate, thoughtful, with a good sense of humor. We highly recommend him.
Elizabeth_G, May 2026
Our guide, Skye, did an excellent job at keeping the tour moving at a reasonable pace with tastings at six different locations. Our family of four (with two older teens) enjoyed amazing freshly made scones and tea to start, a premium whisky and gin tasting, fresh made fudge, a delightful savory haggis dish and cullen skink soup, followed by a flavorful chicken tikka masala and ended with gelato. Skye walked backwards almost the whole time including down stairs which was entertaining in itself! He shared historical and cultural insights all along the route as well as in depth culinary knowledge of the foods we consumed and their origins. Good portions, high quality dishes, not tourist traps…definitely recommend! Would not recommend for families with younger children.
Sharon_S, May 2026
Fabulous food tour! We sampled award winning scones, sampled whisky and gin, had traditional Scottish dishes of Cullen Skink and haggis, tatties and neeps. Our tour guide, Nichola took us to local, family owned restaurants and pubs. She mixed in history of Scotland and stories of Edinburgh’s growth. We learned about Scottish curry dishes and tasted Chicken Tikki. Our tour finished with gelato. This is the food tour to book for an informative, fun afternoon with Nichola. Enjoy the locally sourced foods served in family run businesses.
Erica_B, May 2026
A wonderful opportunity to see Old Town, New Town and other little known nooks and crannies, walking and tasting, thru the lens of an authentic Scottish food tour. We enjoyed learning from Nichola very much. A pro-tip: take layers of clothing including a rain-proof layer!
Deonna_c, May 2026
Great tour of the Edinburgh food and pup scene with a good mixture of history sprinkled in. Great for the first two days here to get bearings and insider info to avoid tourist spots. We had Nicola, a native Scot, who was lovely. Highly recommend this tour!
Lori_C, May 2026
Nichola was fantastic! A lovely, fun Lady and expert guide, she took our small group through the streets of Old and New Town sampling some of the best premium foods and drinks Edinburgh has to offer. A thoroughly enjoyable 4 hour tour. Highly recommend!!!
Stewart_C, May 2026
Good food and the tour provided a good deal of information about Edinburgh. Nichola, the guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. I would definitely tour with her again.
Jennifer_R, May 2026
Our tour was fantastic! We learned so much about Scottish food and culture and history on this tour. Every food choice was thoughtfully chosen and was delicious. Our guide Nichola was so knowledgeable and passionate about teaching us about Scottish food and culture. Would highly recommend!
Kathleen_G, Apr 2026
Yesterday we went on a wonderful small group food tasting tour including 1 whiskey & gin. (Did not know gin could taste so good) Beginning in old Town, our guide Nichola, took us to small family owned restaurants with locally sourced products. The authentic Scottish cuisine was delicious! I was surprised to find I liked the haggis & there was a good variety of food. Nichola was fun and very knowledgeable about the food and shared interesting stories about the places we passed on our walk. There was one other delightful couple with us giving us the opportunity to ask our many questions & learn about the area. Nichola set a relaxed pace, and we were able to enjoy being in less crowded areas. This tour was a great way to also familiarize yourself with Edinburgh.
GlynStanley_E, Apr 2026
An enjoyable, long food tour mostly through new town Edinburgh. 5 stops which include a whisky and gin tasting, haggis and curry! Our guide Nichola was super chatty, fun and easy to get along with. Just 4 guests in total which made for an excellent experience as we heard everything Nichola said. Our tour lasted 5+ hours but the time flew along
Grant_P, Apr 2026
this is an absolute amazing and wonderful trip with sky, who took us to places way off the beaten path. The food and drinks were wonderful, and we highly recommend Skype in this company for an above average food tour in Edinburgh.
DebbieM, Apr 2026
One of a kind experience. Nichola was a lovely guide with a great personality and curated venues. Each place was local and had a specific reason for being chosen.
Barbara_B, Apr 2026
This was a nice way to spend the afternoon touring Edinburgh and tasting lots of food and drinks! Our guide, Skye, was great. It was a nice mix of history and tastings. I really appreciated the small group size and the pace of the tour. I attended with an injury, and was still able to keep up with the group. This was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!
Jessica_B, Apr 2026
Skye was a great tour guide! All of the food was incredible and family owned places. If you’re going to do a food tour, this one should be the one you pick. It felt like a locals guide to the best food not just the most viral spots with half decent food. My guide not only had recommendations for other tours/sites but knew a lot about the history of Edinburgh and explained the stories behind certain buildings as we walked along. 10/10
Santa_E, Mar 2026
We had a lovely afternoon strolling through Edinburgh and tasting the local food. From a long time ago and from not so long ago. Plus, the whisky, of course. We ventured into the new town, which was a first for me. A great way to spend a few hours in Edinburgh.
Chantell_M, Mar 2026
This was a phenomenal experience! Skye was an excellent tour guide — very personable and SO KNOWLEDGEABLE about food and Scotland. He customized our tour to exactly what we wanted to explore and offered an outstanding experience. The food was delicious, a great mix of coffee, pastry, scotch, larger savory dishes and gelato to finish off! We really enjoyed the experience and the recommendations he gave us for the rest of the tour. Highly recommend this tour!
Steve_O, Feb 2026
Great way to see the city and hidden gems and eat at off the beaten track . Fantastic knowledgeable guide
Erica_P, Jan 2026
This 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.
Carolyn_M, Jan 2026
This was an amazing experience. Not only was this a food tour it was also a history & social tour of Edinburgh. Absolutely loved it.
Jen_L, Jan 2026
Skye 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!
Angel_R, Dec 2025
Nichola 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.
Caitlin_C, Nov 2025
Nichola 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!
Dan_l, Nov 2025
I had a wonderful experience on this food tour. Nichola was an outstanding guide—warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about both the local cuisine and the area’s history. The food was delicious at every stop, and the historical insights Nicola shared really brought the city to life.
It was the perfect blend of great food and fascinating storytelling. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and meaningful experience.
Caroline_G, Nov 2025
We got to spend a lovely afternoon with Nichola. She was very knowledgeable and fun. The food was so tasty and of excellent quality. We learned a lot about Edinburgh and its history during the tour. For us visiting Edinburgh for the first time absolutely perfekt. We highly recommend this food tour. Thamk you!
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