Scotland · FOOD
Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Edinburgh food tour with haggis, neeps, secret dish and Lowland whisky, wrapped in Old Town sights with a small-group guide.
“Carlos was a great guide with history knowledge and yummy food. We loved the Cullen Skink and the scones at Mimi’s Little Bakeshop.”
Taste Edinburgh Old and New Town on a 3-hour EatWalk food tour with local bites, whisky pairings, and landmark stories.
“What a lovely tour and experience! Our guide Tilly was fun, insightful, knowledgeable, and so sweet! The small group size was perfect and each place showed a little culinary side of Scotland! Highly recommend!”
Taste multiple cheeses in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge area on a guided walk with prosecco and local shop stories, small-group style.
“Great tour with Jenny, a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Learned not just about the different cheeses but about the area too. Plenty opportunities to taste, chat and browse in cheese shops. A lovely way to spend a few hours.”
A private Edinburgh food and drink tour covering West End, New Town, and Old Town, with hotel pickup, paired drinks, and local stories.
“The tour was a bit hard to find the startpoint of. Was unclear that it started inside the hotell in the lobby bar. And the information on viator of what was included said us nothing. But this was a good tour. We could not have asked for more. All the things that goes with scotland was served but scottish eggs. The guide, Anastasia, was a well of knowledge and did a good job entertaining us with short stories and fun facts under the walk and interesting information about the foods and drinks.”
A 3-hour Glasgow walking food tour with EatWalk Tours, tasting Scottish classics in the Merchant City plus whisky and dessert near Central Station.
“A great way to see the city and to sample some local food. My wife and I enjoyed it very much and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about Glascow.”
Taste your way through Edinburgh Old Town on a 3-hour walking tour with Cullen skink, haggis, pie, cheese, ale, and deep-fried Mars bar.
“This was a FANTASTIC tour! So much good food and GREAT stories full of history AND folktales! Ailsa and Andre were SO kind, knowledgeable, and FUN! Would do it again!”
A small-group Edinburgh food tour with premium Scottish bites, guided Old Town and New Town sights, and drinks included.
“Our food tour guide Skye was absolutely fabulous! He took us to wonderful places and shared so much history and information with us. His passion for what he does really shined through and it was a joy to be on his tour!!”
Private 3-hour Edinburgh walking food tour with haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, and lowland single malt whisky.
“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”
Private 3-hour Edinburgh food tour with 10 tastings near the Royal Mile, plus stops at John Knox House and Lady Stairs Close.
“Our guide, Alec, was fantastic—a born story teller with a tremendous love for Scottish history —we were captivated as we wandered around the Royal Mile and its many historic sites. We learned so much and it was such fun. Unknown to Alec, however, this tour is described as 10 tastings of Edinburgh—but there were actually only three. For sure, though, you’ll love haggis by the time you finish, if not the “fish and chips” —actually fried, stuffed pizza at one apparently popular eatery, judging by the long lines. All things said, this tour was still a highlight for us, despite the crowds from Fringe.”
VIP 2h15 Edinburgh dinner in a local hidden restaurant, five Scottish dishes, four drink pairings, and expert guide stories.
“This is a definite must do if you love food and Scotland. Mia gave us so much interesting information while we were served 5 star dishes. We highly recommend you try this tour.”
Perth food walking tour with guided sights and up to seven tasting stops of traditional Scottish food and drinks, plus photos.
“Great history as well as delicious food. Very thoughtful organization to the walk and whole experience. We had a wonderful time.”
A 3-hour private Edinburgh Old Town food and drink tour with castle views, tastings at local pubs and cheesemongers, and a whiskey stop.
“Really enjoyed the local food and trying new things. John was very knowledgeable about local products and places to eat!”
Slow Food Highland Dining in Inverness, a private home dinner with Karen, seasonal Scottish dishes, storytelling, and optional wine pairings.
“Dinner with Karen was a highlight of our trip to the Highlands. The meal she she served was authentic and delicious, especially the haggis. We loved spending time in her warm and inviting home and so enjoyed her company and conversation. Highly recommend that you spend evening with her as well!”
A small-group Edinburgh Food Tour with drinks, classic Scottish tastings, and smart Castle-era stories along the Royal Mile.
“Fantastic experience. James was wonderful, full of information, humorous and funny. The food was fantastic and atmosphere fun and private.”
A 3-hour Edinburgh small-group whisky and wine pairing across three venues, with Scottish food matches and two contrasting single malts.
“We had a brilliant time with Joanne. The tour was informative and both the wine and food were of the highest quality. We would recommend to anyone, a thoroughly enjoyable day.”
Every kind of day out, from an hour under the Old Town to a week in the islands.
