Edinburgh · FOOD & DRINK
30 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend the night before: the 15 food & drink tours worth booking, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know first.
A guided Scotch whisky tour in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile vault, tasting single malts across five regions and learning the art of blending.
“Fabulous tour. Very informative, interesting and entertaining. Learned a lot and tastings were delicious. Our guide was also great. Highly recommend”
Whisky and folklore near Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Taste four single malts in a private lounge with an English storyteller and notes.
“Overall a great experience! Not a traditional whiskey tasting. Aside from the whiskey selection, we really enjoyed the storytelling and the historical context. It was insightful, fun and entertaining. Highly recommended!”
3-hour Edinburgh food crawl with haggis, neeps, whisky, a secret dish, and classic stops from Grassmarket to the Royal Mile.
“Carlos made this experience informative and fun. We all loved trying out the true cultural dishes of Scotland. One member of our party had an allergy to two items for which Carlos did an excellent job of arranging alternative delicious food items that fit the restrictions. All of us would order each of the items in a restaurant that we tried today. Thank you Carlos!!!”
Edinburgh whisky tasting with stories at Hot Toddy. Sample four single malts from Scotland’s regions in a cozy guided session.
“This was such a fun and immersive experience! The location was amazing —an underground room with seats around the walls so everyone had a great view and could chat with each other too. Our guide, Ewen, was incredible. A true Scottish storyteller with loads of charm and humour. He walked us through four different whiskies and helped those of us who were newbies understand how to taste and appreciate each one. The storytelling was just as memorable—fascinating history about how whisky came to be in Scotland, mixed with funny and personal stories from his own family. It felt super genuine and relaxed. This is an absolute must—not just to try…”
Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Black Linn Falls walk, Queen’s View at Loch Tummel, Pitlochry time, and Dewar’s whisky tasting.
“We had an amazing day guided by Kylie. She is super knowledgeable in history of Scotland, very smart and funny. The minibus was comfortable, it was a smooth ride all the way across Scotland! Highly recommended!”
EatWalk’s Edinburgh Food and Drink Tour blends meal-sized Scottish tastings with Old and New Town history, plus 4 paired drinks for adults.
“This was a wonderful experience. I had just arrived that morning on my own and have never been to Edinburgh, our guide (Christy) was so friendly and knowledgeable. In addition to it being a good tour, we also got to know a bit about the city and its culture. I tried things I wouldn’t have had in my own and met a bunch of lovely people. Highly recommend!”
A quick Edinburgh gin and single malt whisky tour at Holyrood Distillery, with guided tastings, photo stops, and a shop to browse.
“It was interesting to see the process. The goods were creative in the way that the distillery made so many variations with the base product. David was a friendly and informative guide.”
Taste Edinburgh Old Town on a 3.5-hour secret food tour with haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky, cheeses, scones, tea, and a secret dish.
“Nyssa took us on an absolutely fantastic food tour! She was an exceptional guide, explaining everything in detail and sharing so many interesting facts about the food we tried and the city of Edinburgh. She also gave us great tips and recommendations. She was truly outstanding!”
Underground whisky tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town with four drams, expert guides, and a peek beneath the Royal Mile in about 90 minutes.
“Fun and informative! Glad we were able to fit this in to our adventure to Edinburgh. Recommend to others.”
Guided gin tasting at Edinburgh’s 56 North Distillery, starting in Scotland’s oldest gin bar, with South Loch pours and a final cocktail.
“Lots of information given, a very interesting tour of gin tasting.”
Underground Scotch tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town, guided by lively hosts. Sample drams from major regions, with rare-whisky upgrades.
“The tour was excellent! Nikki was great and very knowledgeable”
Small-group Old Town beer and history walk in Edinburgh with included tastings of cask ales and local brewing stories.
“Iain was a great guide on our tour. Funny, learned loads about beer and Scotland, and will definitely return to do it again!”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with beer experts. Taste Scottish brews at three pubs, learn how beer shaped the city, and finish smart.
“Very enjoyable, Dylan our tour guide was great and really tailored the experience to suit us. It was the perfect combination of history and beer! Met some lovely fellow travellers and discovered lots of new and exciting beers :-)”
Taste Edinburgh cheese in Stockbridge with a guide, multiple shop stops, and a glass of prosecco during a 2.5 hour walk.
“Your gallbladder deserves it! Please please don’t miss on this tour… Your taste buds will definitely thank you for it. Xander is an amazing friendly tour guide and I wish him all the best. Highly recommended”
Luxury private Edinburgh food and drink tour covering West End, New Town and Old Town with hotel pickup, tastings, and drinks.
“Enjoyed the tastings and whiskeys. Our guide was full of knowledge and history of Edinburgh. Definitely recommend!!!”
