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Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour
(244) Reviews
Edinburgh
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The tour is for ages 7 and above. Children under 7 may be refused entry due to vendor restrictions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food.
On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the Georgian elegance of the New Town and the cobbled medieval closes of the Old Town, eating your way through five hand-picked stops that tell the city's story from the inside out. You'll try haggis in a way that surprises even the skeptics, warm up over a bowl of Scotland's finest smoked fish soup in a pub that's been here since 1823, and taste cheeses made by Scottish producers on a street that inspired one of the world's most famous fictional alleys (yes, we're talking about Harry Potter's Diagon Alley!).
No lost-in-the-crowd moments, no rushed tas...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
Generous food tastings across Edinburgh's Old and New Towns
Sweet finish at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (stuffed cookie or ice cream)
Local ale or Scottish soft drink paired with a savory tasting
Local English-speaking guide.
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Paddington Bear Statue
Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by the Melville Monument. Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing by the bench with Paddington Bear.
Return
541 Castlehill
This is the endpoint of the 3PM tour.
Itinerary
1
New Town
Your tour opens in Edinburgh's grand Georgian New Town. In the morning, you'll head to a multi-award-winning bakery beloved by locals since its beginnings in Leith, and try freshly made scones with cream and jam; afternoon guests will try instead a bowl of warming, traditional smoked haddock soup, cullen skink.
35 minutes
2
Scott Monument
Taking in breathtaking views of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat, you’ll learn about the rich tapestry of Edinburgh’s history and how it weaves together the stories of the Old and New Towns.
3
Cockburn Street
A cozy café-restaurant renowned for serving the best haggis in town. Enjoy a tasting of haggis bon bons with raspberry whisky marmalade paired with an iconic Scottish soft drink.
30 minutes
4
Royal Mile
Stand in the heart of Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile. Stretching between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, this historic street marks where the city of Edinburgh began over 900 years ago.
5
Victoria Street
Stroll along the colorful and winding Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque and iconic streets, often said to have inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
6
Grassmarket
Situated right beneath Castle Rock, enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh Castle from below and hear the fascinating story of one of Scotland’s most infamous women, Maggie Dickson.
7
Grassmarket
Step inside this beloved local spot and discover their chilling legend! Named after a woman who survived her own execution, it’s the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips with a half-pint of local ale.
30 minutes
8
Old Town
Visit this tiny family-owned cheesemonger that serves Scottish cheeses from local farm producers. Here, you'll try a selection of local Scottish cheeses.
15 minutes
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To finish the tour, end with a sweet seasonal dessert, an ice cream or a stuffed cookie.
10 minutes
Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour
(244) Reviews
Edinburgh
About
Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food.
On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the Georgian elegance of the New Town and the cobbled medieval closes of the Old Town, eating your way through five hand-picked stops that tell the city's story from the inside out. You'll try haggis in a way that surprises even the skeptics, warm up over a bowl of Scotland's finest smoked fish soup in a pub that's been here since 1823, and taste cheeses made by Scottish producers on a street that inspired one of the world's most famous fictional alleys (yes, we're talking about Harry Potter's Diagon Alley!).
No lost-in-the-crowd moments, no rushed tas...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
Generous food tastings across Edinburgh's Old and New Towns
Sweet finish at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (stuffed cookie or ice cream)
Local ale or Scottish soft drink paired with a savory tasting
Local English-speaking guide.
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Paddington Bear Statue
Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by the Melville Monument. Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing by the bench with Paddington Bear.
