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Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Come with us to eat and drink like a local!

We've blended together an exciting mixture of the best food and drink Scotland produces, the best locations in the Old Town of Edinburgh and some of the most enjoyable stories from Edinburgh's long past to make sure that whether you're in Edinburgh for a day, a week, a month or you’re a local looking to fall back in love with your city, you'll have a great time and learn something.

Our guides all come from the food and drink industry meaning they can bring their knowledge and passion of Scotland's quality produce to make sure you go away having sampled the best food that's unique to Scotland. We also intentionally tour past all the places you'll want to see in the Old Town of Edinburgh for some truly unmissable pictures.

Let us introduce you to Edinburgh, our food, our best locations, our most passionate producers and our wonderfully rich and interesting history.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Locally roasted coffee
  • Dinner We stop off to eat 10 different flavours of Scottish food over the tour. Come hungry!
  • Alcoholic beverages You will have some traditional, locally brewed drinks. Non-alcoholic beverages available on request.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Grindlay Street
    Edinburgh EH3 9AX, UK

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    End point

    High Street
    Edinburgh EH1, UK

    We end half way down the Royal Mile, near John Knox house with plenty of options surrounding it for enjoying the rest of your evening.

    What To Expect

    Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)

    Our whole tour is in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, talking about some of the history surrounding it and viewing from 3, less seen aspects.
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    Grassmarket

    We spend some time eating in the historic Grassmarket, the centre of ancient Edinburgh's civic life. Here, we reveal a bit of the history and the strong links with the food and drink culture of Edinburgh.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Victoria street (Pass By)

    Wandering up here to continue our tour, stopping for some light bites and coffee on the most photographed street in Edinburgh! Some say it's the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter? We're not so sure...
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    Usher Hall (Pass By)

    Edinburgh's main concert hall but how old is it really and what significance does it have to Edinburgh's food and drink? We have our first bite to eat and a drink here as well.
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    Lawnmarket

    The bustling road below the Castle, we stop here for coffee roasted in Edinburgh.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Gladstone's Land (Pass By)

    The world's first skyscraper? Linked for centuries with traders and drinks merchants.
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    Royal Mile (Pass By)

    We walk a the Royal Mile pointing out areas of interest before finishing with food and drink at the end of it in one of the historic little alleyways coming off Old Edinburgh's main thoroughfare.
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    St Giles' Cathedral

    We pause outside to discuss what ties together this church, Mary Queen of Scots, Sirloin Steak and the car park at the back? Intrigued? You should be.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Edinburgh Farmers' Market (Pass By)

    On Saturday's only! We stop off to meet some of the producers of amazing Scottish produce, sample their goods and hear their story. A proper 'behind the scenes' opportunity for anybody that likes their food.
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    Innis & Gunn at No 6

    Drink one of the most unique and quintessentially Scottish beers you'll find accompanied by a delicacy that's origins might surprise you to find are not as Scottish as they seem.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Edinburgh Farmers' Market

    We'll introduce to some Scottish street food and the suppliers behind them whose passion and love for what they do shines through into their food.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger

    3 Scottish cheeses, oatcakes and a surprise exclusive addition? It must a treat from a venerable Scottish institution.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    John Knox House Museum

    Here we end the tour with a visit to a couple of location, close to each other but matched by the quality of tradition food on offer. we'll make sure you go home well fed and watered as we try Cullen Skin (a traditional soup) Cranachan (a cream and fruit based desert) get a bit of whisky tasting going and, of course, haggis!
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We can accept people from the age of 16 upwards however they will receive a soft drink alternative in line with licencing laws in Scotland.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Tea and coffeeLocally roasted coffee
    • DinnerWe stop off to eat 10 different flavours of Scottish food over the tour. Come hungry!
    • Alcoholic beveragesYou will have some traditional, locally brewed drinks. Non-alcoholic beverages available on request.

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We can accept people from the age of 16 upwards however they will receive a soft drink alternative in line with licencing laws in Scotland.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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