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Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Overview

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some of the most experienced in town. We're different because every tour is unique. We don't go to the same stops every day, we have better relations with the establishments, and we can also cater to unique requests from our guests. We never use chain restaurants or tourist traps, and we can guarantee you will leave our tour full. We will also point out all the other best places to dine in town. After all, you need to eat three times a day, so knowing what and where to eat is essential to an enjoyable vacation. As such, our tour is suitable for everyone. We also accommodate most dietary restrictions, except for vegans. We "could" give a vegan tour, but it wouldn't be a Scottish food tour.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.
  • Lunch The Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
  • Snacks Expect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Cheval Old Town Chambers Royal Mile
High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PN, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Waverley Railway Station
Edinburgh EH1 1BB, UK

The tour will finish very close to the Waverley train station, unless otherwise indicated on the tour.

What To Expect

Old Town

Old Town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour travels around the Old Town to some of the best restaurants and cafes in town. Many of the restaurants and stops we visit are in the Old Town.
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2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is the center of Edinburgh's Old Town. The street actually has five names, but we'll cover that on the tour. We will spend roughly 15 minutes on the Royal Mile seeing some of the highlights between restaurants and cafes.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral (Pass By)

More accurately known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, we will pass by and cover the history of this beautiful church.
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Advocate's Close

Advocate's Close is one of the best photo opportunities in Edinburgh. The tour might even stop at a legendary establishment very close to the close, but for sure we'll stop here for a photo.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Town

The tour will either have views of Edinburgh's 250-year-old New Town, or we will visit amazing establishments in the New Town.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Scott Monument (Pass By)

A tribute to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic monument was once the tallest monument for a writer in the world.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, but not vegans.

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

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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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeWe will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.
  • LunchThe Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
  • SnacksExpect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
  • Alcoholic beveragesThis tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please disclose any dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances when booking.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, but not vegans.
  • Tour duration includes travel time, walking and waiting time at restaurants
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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).

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