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Food and Drink Tours in Edinburgh

Discover the taste of Edinburgh with a food and drink tours! Experience the city’s diverse culinary scene, from historic pubs to trendy eateries and local markets. These tours provide a unique opportunity to sample Edinburgh’s best food and drinks while learning about the traditions and stories behind them.


Eat Walk Edinburgh Food Tours

Scottish cheese and beer tasting,© Eat Walk Tours Limited
© Eat Walk Tours Limited

Discover the city on foot whilst discovering its vibrant food scene with Eat Walk Edinburgh. From cheesy goodness, sensational seafood, and savoury and sweet classics with an option of alcoholic drinks, each tour offers a taste of Edinburgh’s delicious food.

As you stroll through the city, you’ll sample a variety of mouth-watering dishes and beverages from carefully selected local eateries. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the city’s culinary heritage, making each stop a feast for the senses.


Edinburgh Food Safari

Scottish gin cocktails at Tigerlily ,© nn
© nn

Embark on a delectable adventure through the culinary wonders of Edinburgh with Edinburgh Food Safari. From traditional Scottish dishes like haggis, to international delights, Edinburgh Food Safari Tours take you on a flavourful journey through the city’s bustling markets, artisanal shops and acclaimed eateries.

Choose to wander through some delicious food places in the Georgian New Town and Stockbridge or multi-cultural Leith. Each stop on the tour offers a delicious opportunity to indulge your taste buds and learn about the rich culinary culture of the city.


Underground Donut Tour

Hands holding out donuts in front of Edinburgh castle

Discover a deliciously unique side of Edinburgh with the Underground Donut Tour. Led by passionate guides, this tour takes you on a sweet adventure through the city’s hidden gems and indulgent treats.

Visitors will begin at Edinburgh Castle, visiting an original shop that hand-makes donuts in a variety of unique flavours. Then take a leisurely walk along the Royal Mile where a spread of jammy, chocolate, and other kinds of donuts will be waiting. Finally, the last stop will involve a speciality coffee and donut shop, perfectly end the tour. As you journey through the city’s neighbourhoods and historic landmarks, your guide will share insights into Edinburgh’s culinary scene, history, and stories, as well as the opportunity for amazing pictures!


The Chocolatarium

The Chocolatarium offers an indulgent and educational experience for chocolate enthusiasts of all ages. With a focus on small group sizes and interactive experiences, their tours take visitors on a delightful journey through the fascinating world of chocolate-making, showcasing the process from bean to bar.

Led by passionate chocolatiers, these tours provide insight into the history, science and artistry behind chocolate production, with hands-on demonstrations and tastings along the way. From the sourcing of cacao beans to the creation of exquisite truffles and pralines, guests can immerse themselves in every step of the chocolate-making process and create their very own chocolate bar to take home.


Taste & Tour Edinburgh

A pint of beer,© Cameron Ritchie
© Cameron Ritchie

Taste & Tour Edinburgh offer a delectable journey through Edinburgh’s culinary scene, blending history, culture and tasting into a memorable experience.

Led by passionate local guides, these tours take participants on a flavourful adventure through the cobbled streets and hidden alleyways of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. From traditional Scottish delicacies to unique Edinburgh flavours, each stop showcases the best of the city’s diverse food scene, with tastings at renowned eateries, markets and artisanal shops.


The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl

Group of people at Edinburgh Pub Crawl

The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl offers a memorable night from traditional pubs to trendy cocktail bars. Visit seven of the best bars there is to offer in the Old Town and experience VIP treatment without any additional cost. Since starting in 2013, they’ve become the largest pub crawl in Scotland.

If it’s a private tour you prefer, they offer a completely custom programme for groups of any size, as well as a number of venues to choose from.


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