Old town food and drinks guided tour in Edinburgh
Activities

Old town food and drinks guided tour in Edinburgh

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$143.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You will taste locally produced Scottish cheeses from a family-owned cheesemonger
  • Not sure about trying haggis? We’ll serve it with a contemporary twist, featuring whisky marmalade.
  • Stroll through Victoria Street, said to have inspired Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, and along the Royal Mile.
  • Enjoy classic fish and chips at a Grassmarket pub, with a hint of eerie charm.
  • End your tour with a sweet indulgence, leaving you on a high note.
What to expect

Edinburgh rewards curiosity, and this three-hour small-group food tour through the city's Old and New Towns is one of the most rewarding ways to get to know it.

Beginning in the Georgian grandeur of the New Town, the tour moves into the cobbled medieval closes of the Old Town, with five thoughtfully chosen food stops woven into the route. You'll try haggis in a way that surprises even the most sceptical, warm up over a classic Scottish smoked fish soup in the city's oldest gastropub, taste handcrafted cheeses from Scottish farm producers at a family-run cheesemonger along the iconic Victoria Street, and more.

Passing by the Scott Monument viewpoint, with sweeping views of Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur's Seat, and moving through the Royal Mile, the 900-year-old spine of the city, the tour ends in the Grassmarket, where a locally beloved pub and the city's most infamous ghost story await.

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What's included
  • check Drinks
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Food tasting
  • check Alcoholic drinks
  • check Soft drinks
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

42 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, United Kingdom

Meeting point:
Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing near the monument, by the bench with Paddington Bear.Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time.You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable
  • Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors
  • Contact the local operartor if you have any dietary requirements. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances
  • The tour is for ages 7 and above. Children under 7 may be refused entry due to vendor restrictions
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed
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Provider
Eating Europe
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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