Food Tours in Edinburgh at a glance
- Our pick: Make Chocolate in Edinburgh: 90-Minute Guided Class, £ 28 per person (1h 30m, 4.97★ · 4,945).
- Top rated: Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tasting & Tour: South Loch Gin, £ 25 per person (1h 30m, 4.98★ · 328).
- Best value: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting: Three Custom Cocktails, £ 25 per person (1h 30m, 4.96★ · 1,668).
Price per person across the 24 options priced per person: £ 18–£ 1,095 (median £ 45). With 100+ reviews: 20 of 24.
Of the 24 options: 24 with live guides in English, 21 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 3 private and 18 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Food Tours in Edinburgh
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
24 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Make Chocolate in Edinburgh: 90-Minute Guided Class Make your own Scottish-themed chocolate bar at The Chocolatarium in Edinburgh's old town, then taste over 30 varieties from Scottish and international. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 19:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (4,945 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 28 per person
Edinburgh Whisky Tasting: Three Custom Cocktails Taste three custom cocktails matched to your flavor profile at The Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh. Every day · 32 start times, 11:00 to 19:40 · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (1,668 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting: Edinburgh Spend 90 minutes inside the world's tallest distillery in Edinburgh's Leith, fill a miniature bottle of New Make spirit you've made. Every day · 13 start times, 11:00 to 19:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.91 (1,525 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
Edinburgh: Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Tour & Tasting 50-minute guided whisky tour in Edinburgh's Old Town with five regions explained, tasting included, and access to 3,500+ bottles. Crystal glass souvenir. Every day · 43 start times, 10:00 to 19:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (1,726 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour Edinburgh's First Malt Watch copper stills bubble and washbacks foam at Holyrood, Edinburgh's first single malt distillery in over a century. Every day except Saturday · 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.79 (609 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 27 per person
Edinburgh Food Tour: Old Town tastings with Scotch and haggis Walk Edinburgh's Old Town with a local guide, tasting haggis, Scottish cheese, a secret dish and Lowland whisky: three hours, shared group. Every day · 11:30, 11:45, 12:00 and 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (1,421 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 97 per person
90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town Taste four Scottish whiskies in a newly uncovered underground space in Edinburgh's Old Town. Every day · 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:15 and 20:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.85 (516 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 40 per person
Edinburgh: Scotch Whisky Tasting & Scottish Folklore Stories Four single malt whiskies from Scotland's regions, tasting room stories, expert guide. Private lounge experience, non-drinkers welcome. 18+. Every day · 17:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.94 (1,011 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 18 per person
Edinburgh: Old Town Food Tour & Victoria Street Walk Eat your way through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided food tour with haggis, Scottish cheeses, pub classics, and sweets. Includes local guide and all tastings. Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.95 (357 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 104 per person
Edinburgh: Food & Drink Walking Tour with Local Tastings Sample Scottish flavors on a guided Edinburgh food & drink tour. Walk the Royal Mile, Old Town, and Grassmarket with tastings at local spots. Includes meal. Every day · 11:45 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (712 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 120 per person
Edinburgh Gin: Classic Tour & Tasting in Old Town The Flavour Arch lets you smell what's in each gin before you taste it. Ninety minutes at Edinburgh's Old Town distillery with three expressions, mixers and a welcome drink. Every day · 12 start times, 12:00 to 18:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.97 (517 reviews) Duration: 1h 5m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from £ 28 per person
Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tasting & Tour: South Loch Gin Visit Scotland's oldest gin bar to learn how South Loch Gin is crafted, starting with a welcome G&T, three tastings, and finishing with a bubbly cocktail. Every day · 15:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.98 (328 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting in Underground Vaults, 5 Drams Five rare Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh's underground vaults with a local guide. 90 minutes exploring the Lost Close and distillery stories from Scotland's regions. Every day · 14:00, 16:00, 17:30 and 20:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.88 (173 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 95 per person
Edinburgh Whisky Distillery Tour: Glengoyne & Deanston Tastings Sample two working distilleries on a full-day tour from Edinburgh Bus Station with tastings and entry included. Tue, Thu and Sat · 09:30 · From age 18 ★ 4.70 (299 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 110 per person
Edinburgh Food Tour: Small Group, Independent Restaurants Small-group food tour in Edinburgh's Old Town with a local guide visiting independent restaurants and cafes: four to five hours of tastings. Every day · 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (193 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 95 per person
Also popular with travelers
The ones most travelers have taken, by number of reviews.
Edinburgh: Old Town Pub Walk & Scottish Beer Tastings Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town for a pub walk with 6 local beer tastings, stories from a real guide, and small group vibes. Includes all tastings and cask ale. Every day · 11 start times, 11:00 to 20:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.92 (313 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 45 per person
Make Your Own Gin in Edinburgh: Distill & Bottle Design and distill your own 500ml gin bottle on a mini copper still in Edinburgh. Learn micro-distillery craft over three hours, taste spirits. Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun · 12:00 · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (191 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 90 per person
Edinburgh: Victoria Street Pastry Tour with 3 Stops Walking food tour through Edinburgh's historic streets with stops at three bakeries for donuts and pastries. Includes guide and photos. 2 hours. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.95 (182 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 62 per person
Scotch Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh: Learn the Regions & Styles Taste four Scottish whiskies (three single malts plus unaged new make), while a local guide walks you through distillation. Every day · 17:30 and 19:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.93 (105 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 41 per person
10 Food Tastings Edinburgh: Private Tour With Local Guide Taste 10 local Edinburgh favorites (haggis, whiskey, and hand-picked bites) on a private food tour with a local guide who knows the city's culinary scene. Every day · Every 30 min, 10:00 to 17:00 ★ 4.52 (86 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 167 per person
Edinburgh Whisky Tour: Royal Mile & Underground Tasting Two hours exploring Edinburgh's Old Town on the Royal Mile, then four Scottish whiskies tasted in Mercat's underground vaults with a whisky specialist guide. Fri and Sat · 17:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.86 (78 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 43 per person
Compare 3 more options for Food Tours in Edinburgh
From £ 795 per person · 12 h to 4 days
Speyside Whisky Tour: Three Distilleries, Private Guide Private Speyside whisky tour visiting three distilleries with tastings and hotel pickup, guided by an expert who helps you select the best drams. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 18 ★ 4.36 (22 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 795 per person
4-Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh: Five Distilleries Four days on Islay with visits to Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich, Kilchoman and Bunnahabhain distilleries, plus tastings and B&B accommodation included. Next departure: 22 Mar 2027 · From age 18 ★ 4.97 (179 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN from £ 1,095 per person
4-Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh: Distillery Tastings Four-day whisky tour from Edinburgh to Islay visiting four distilleries with tastings, staying at Bowmore Distillery Cottages. Next departure: 8 Mar 2027 · From age 18 ★ 4.92 (84 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN from £ 1,063 per person
The top 12 of 24 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Chocolate in Edinburgh: 90-Minute Guided ClassOur pick | £ 28 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 4,945 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 19:30 | English |
| Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tasting & Tour: South Loch GinTop rated | £ 25 per person | 1h 30m | 4.98★ · 328 | Every day · 15:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Whisky Tasting: Three Custom CocktailsBest value | £ 25 per person | 1h 30m | 4.96★ · 1,668 | Every day · 32 start times, 11:00 to 19:40 | English |
| Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting: Edinburgh | £ 25 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 1,525 | Every day · 13 start times, 11:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Tour & Tasting | £ 25 per person | 50m | 4.67★ · 1,726 | Every day · 43 start times, 10:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour Edinburgh's First Malt | £ 27 per person | 1h | 4.79★ · 609 | Every day except Saturday · 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Food Tour: Old Town tastings with Scotch and haggisGroup of up to 10 | £ 97 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 1,421 | Every day · 11:30, 11:45, 12:00 and 12:30 | English |
| 90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old TownGroup of up to 8 | £ 40 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 516 | Every day · 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:15 and 20:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Scotch Whisky Tasting & Scottish Folklore Stories | £ 18 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 1,011 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Old Town Food Tour & Victoria Street WalkGroup of up to 12 | £ 104 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 357 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Food & Drink Walking Tour with Local TastingsGroup of up to 12 | £ 120 per person | 3h | 4.83★ · 712 | Every day · 11:45 and 16:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Gin: Classic Tour & Tasting in Old TownPrivate | £ 28 per person | 1h 5m | 4.97★ · 517 | Every day · 12 start times, 12:00 to 18:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Edinburgh Gin: Classic Tour & Tasting in Old Town (£ 28 per person) · 10 Food Tastings Edinburgh: Private Tour With Local Guide (£ 167 per person) · Speyside Whisky Tour: Three Distilleries, Private Guide (£ 795 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (9): Edinburgh Food Tour: Old Town tastings with Scotch and haggis (£ 97 per person) · 90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town (£ 40 per person) · Edinburgh: Old Town Food Tour & Victoria Street Walk (£ 104 per person)
- With pickup (1): Speyside Whisky Tour: Three Distilleries, Private Guide (£ 795 per person)
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