Edinburgh Old Town

The cosy and charming Scottish capital may be better known for its iconic castle, rich history, and frenetic Fringe festival, but it also boasts one of the most exciting food scenes in the country. If you want to delve into Edinburgh’s food culture with a local guide, then our thoughtfully curated private culinary tour is the way to do it!

On your private half-day food tour, you will:

• Eat your way through Edinburgh’s Old Town with a local guide;
• Get a crash course on Scotland’s culinary culture;
• Try a selection of iconic dishes, including Scotch eggs and Haggis;
• Stroll along the Royal Mile and see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks;
• Sip local ales and try Scotland’s favourite soft drink;
• Learn about Scottish pub culture in a cosy traditional tavern;
• Wander down the picturesque Victoria Street and hear about its connection to Harry Potter;
• End with a quintessentially Scottish sweet treat.
  

Venture into the historic heart of Edinburgh and uncover the city’s rich culinary traditions on a private half-day food adventure. Over the course of three delicious hours, your local guide will lead you through the winding closes of the Old Town and the elegant Georgian streets of the so-called New Town, revealing that this “new” district has stories stretching back centuries. Along the way, you’ll eat and drink your way through Scotland’s capital, gaining a true taste of the nation’s history and character.

As befits a city with this reputation, our tastings will reflect both tradition and innovation. Perhaps you’ll sample haggis reimagined for the modern palate, indulge in creamy local cheeses, or bite into a Scotch egg or hearty pie in a welcoming pub. To wash it down, you’ll raise a glass of local ale and even try Scotland’s famously bold soft drink, Irn-Bru. The route changes with the seasons and the day, ensuring each tour feels fresh and rooted in what’s truly local.

As you stroll past iconic landmarks on the Royal Mile, wander down colourful Victoria Street, whose curves are said to have inspired Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, and settle into a cosy pub or two, your passionate private guide will share stories of Scottish food culture and traditions that you simply wouldn’t discover on your own. Like any great meal, the experience ends with some dessert, perhaps a nibble of Cranachan (a beloved Scottish oat-based or a spot of Scottish ‘tablet’ (a super sweet treat similar to fudge).

Designed for inquisitive travellers with an appetite for both food and culture, this private tour offers more than just great tastes. It’s an insider’s journey into Edinburgh’s culinary scene, one plate and one story at a time.