The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview
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Sample Menu

Starter

Three starters per person

Oyster, Cullen Skink, Haggis

Main

One main course per person

Fish of the day accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Delicious Scottish dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding

What's Included

5 traditional Scottish dishes and 4 drink pairings (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options). Cultural insights and storytelling about Scottish cuisine
Guided experience with a local expert and personalized attention throughout the tour
Small-group setting for an intimate VIP experience

Any food or drinks outside the set menu Tips for the guide (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

145 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 4BL, UK
The meeting point is on the corner of Johnnie Walker. The tour guide will be carrying a blue umbrella with the 'Food Tours – Haggis Hunters' logo.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
It is mandatory to report food allergies and/or intolerances.
Children under 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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

MIKE_N

Food and drink was excellent with all the scotish cuisines we were wanting to try. It was just the two of us and our guide Noam. He was freindly engaging and knowlegable of the food, history and local area. Definately come hungary as the portions were much larger than we usually get on other food tours. Highly recommend as you arrive in town and give the popular scottish dishes a try.

Reviews

4.7

based on 57 reviews

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We were met by a lovely...

dawn, Dec 2025

We were met by a lovely young man called Noam who advised us we were the only guests on this tour. At first we thought this might be awkward but we could not have been further from the truth. He was very engaging and we found his company very pleasant. He was very knowledgeable on the food we were served which was of excellent quality. He knew the history and he had considerable knowledge of Edinburgh in general and we found conversation very easy and fun. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour to friends and family. Thank you Noam for making it a pleasant experience..

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Regina_W, Oct 2025

I’m sorry to say I would not recommend this tour. Our guide had a very thick Spanish accent and it was very hard to hear and understand what he was saying - even acknowledged by him. We thought it was a bit out of place being that the entire group spoke English. In addition, he was very aloof and hardly spoke to my group. Rather he sat at one end of the table and only really spoke to that end, not coming over to ours except to rudely ask for a tip. I thought it was presumptuous and rude to walk over with a square reader asking for money, but not explaining himself. I had to ask multiple times, what am I paying for, before we finally got to the point that it was a tip. I would hope that tip went to the resturant staff considering he did nothing but walk us around the corner and babysit us. It was advertised we’d get 4 drinks, we had 3. The food was a hit or miss. I would recommend that for this cost you’d take the money, go to a restaurant, and order 2-3 courses. There was nothing that made this special or worthy of a recommendation.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Regina, We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We take all feedback very seriously, as it helps us continue to improve. We’ve carefully reviewed what happened during your tour and have already taken steps internally to review our processes and continue providing experiences of the highest quality. After our conversation, we were glad to have the opportunity to address your concerns directly and to demonstrate the values of professionalism and care that guide our company, ensuring that you felt heard and valued. We are committed to consistently providing outstanding experiences for our guests, guided by professionalism, care, and attention to detail. Kind regards, Haggis Hunters Team.

Wonderful Scottish Food Tour

Lyn_H, Sep 2025

Excellent food explained by a knowledgeable young man. We had several courses along with a glass of wine, beer and whiskey.

Disappointed

Linda_M, Sep 2025

Maya, our guide was sweet. However, the food was a disappointment. All the food was from the same restaurant and portions were sample size. The setting was terrible. Our small group of 5 was seated in the middle of the restaurant and it wasn’t busy but very loud. The expense of the tour led us to believe food would be excellent which was definitely not the case.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear customer, We’re sorry the experience did not meet your expectations, though we were genuinely surprised by your comment. This is the first time we’ve received feedback of this kind, as the vast majority of our guests highlight both the quality and the quantity of the food. Our tour includes 5 full dishes and 4 drinks—more than a standard menu—and guests usually tell us they leave very satisfied. We’d like to emphasize that we have always been fully transparent in the description of the experience before booking: we make it clear that the entire tour takes place in a single restaurant; this is precisely what sets us apart and allows us to ensure quality, comfort, and continuity of service. In addition, the value of the experience is not limited to the food: our groups are small, which provides a more intimate and personalized setting, and a guide accompanies participants for over two hours, sharing stories, insights, and the cultural background of each dish. On top of that, we choose one of Edinburgh’s best restaurants, which guarantees quality in every detail. Regarding the ambience, we usually work with the same tables in the restaurant and have not had issues. We’re sorry that on that day the atmosphere felt less than ideal; that’s not typical of our experiences. We understand that tastes can vary, but the quality of our proposal is consistently endorsed by our guests. In any case, we appreciate your feedback and we remain at your disposal to discuss your specific case, as we always strive to improve and take care of every aspect of what we offer. Kind regards,

The restaurant was so...

Lynda_M, Aug 2025

The restaurant was so noisy we couldn’t hear the food and drink descriptions. Food was excellent! Lovely claret.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Lynda, Thank you so much for your kind words — we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and especially the claret! We’ve reviewed the date of your visit and, indeed, the restaurant was busier than usual that day due to a city-wide festival, which brought in more guests than normal. We sincerely apologise that the noise level affected your experience and made it difficult to hear the descriptions of the food and drinks. Please know that the restaurants we include in our tours are selected with the utmost care — not only for the quality of their food and service, but also for their atmosphere. From our side, we always ensure that our tour groups are small, never exceeding 8 guests, to maintain a more intimate and enjoyable experience. However, we unfortunately have no control over other diners in the venue who are not part of our group. We truly appreciate your understanding, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again on a future visit to Edinburgh so we can provide you with the outstanding experience you deserve. Warm regards, Delfina.

Excellent food and fine drink!

MIKE_N, Jul 2025

Excellent Guide and Tasty Dinner

Nadja_E, Jul 2025

The restaurant was welcoming and clean with friendly and efficient service. The selection of food was varied and tasty. Noam provided historical information about the various dishes and even summarized the history of Scottish food at the beginning of the tour. He made everyone comfortable and was happy to answer our questions. The one thing that could be improved is the value. The price was too high for the meal.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for your kind words about our tour. We’re delighted that you enjoyed our welcoming service and varied dishes. It’s important to us that you know our menu is 100% local and traditionally Scottish: each dish represents many of the ingredients that have shaped our local gastronomic history. The price of the tour not only includes these exceptional dishes, but also a fully guided experience offering authentic insights you won’t find on any other tour in the city. After extensive study of Scotland’s culinary traditions, we’ve selected one of the city’s finest establishments so that you can appreciate this heritage firsthand. We truly appreciate your constructive feedback. Thanks to your comments, we will review with our guide how best to convey this depth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that every guest understands and enjoys the full worth of what we offer. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable tour of Scottish flavours and tales.

Great food with a history of Scotland

Jeff_E, Jul 2025

We had a wonderful time. The location and food were amazing. But the highlight was our guide, Heather. She was able to explain the culture history of Scottish food. It brought me to life! Highly recommend.

Something a Little Different

Ken_D, Jun 2025

Food was good; you stay at one restaurant the entire time while your guide explains the food and how it relates to Scotland.

This is a definite must...

Victoria_W, May 2025

This is a definite must do if you love food and Scotland. Mia gave us so much interesting information while we were served 5 star dishes. We highly recommend you try this tour.

Must do dinner tour

Deborah_T, Apr 2025

A great start to our vacation where we experienced some traditional Scottish dishes. The food was delicious and our guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend

This is a must do...

AmandaAnn_S, Feb 2025

This is a must do experience in Edinburgh! The food was incredible, and the guide Celeste was so knowledgable about the history of the different dishes. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh!