Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks
Overview
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 four 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, visit a pub with a spooky past, and end with a sweet treat, and more!
No lost-in-the-crowd moments, no rushed tastings; just a small group, an expert guide with real stories to tell, and a route that reads like Edinburgh at its most essential.
What's Included
- Enjoy generous tastings across Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, enough to make a full meal
- Enjoy Scottish whisky perfectly paired with a savory bite like Classic Scottish fish & chips
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (seasonal dessert)
- Guided walking tour through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting Location
42 Saint Andrew Square
Edinburgh EH2 2AD, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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New Town
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scott Monument (pass by)
Cockburn Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile (pass by)
Victoria Street (pass by)
Grassmarket (pass by)
Grassmarket
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
EH1 2LN
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Walking Requirements: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking between food stops. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please consider your mobility when booking.
- The tour is for ages 7 and above due to the vendors' restrictions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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 (GMT).
- This tour 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.
- Enjoy generous tastings across Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, enough to make a full meal.
- Enjoy Scottish whisky perfectly paired with a savory bite like Classic Scottish fish & chips.
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips.
- Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (seasonal dessert).
- Guided walking tour through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Extra drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Enjoy generous tastings across Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, enough to make a full meal
- Enjoy Scottish whisky perfectly paired with a savory bite like Classic Scottish fish & chips
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Finish with a sweet treat at a beloved Edinburgh dessert spot (seasonal dessert)
- Guided walking tour through Edinburgh's closes, the Royal Mile, and Victoria Street
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Additional Info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Walking Requirements: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking between food stops. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please consider your mobility when booking.
- The tour is for ages 7 and above due to the vendors' restrictions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
