Scotland · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste haggis, whisky, Scottish cheese, cakes, and a secret dish while exploring Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small local-led group.
“Nichola was awesome. We ran into some timing issues and she just kept going. She was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with.”
Eat through Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns with EatWalk Tours, pairing Scottish dishes, drinks, history, and local dining tips in three hours.
“What a wonderful tour! Our guide, Tamara was very knowledgeable and so personable. The food was superb and the venues were hidden gems. It is a must do tour if you want to see the city and experience the food and culture. Tamara was even willing to answer any questions and even make shopping and experience recommendations.”
Explore Edinburgh’s Stockbridge on a guided cheese crawl with local shops, seven tastings, prosecco, and useful tips on comfort and value.
“We really enjoyed the tour and Kieron was a great tour guide! He went out of his way to accommodate my mother on the last stop for a non alcoholic drink at the final stop. Amazing cheese, great tour guide and a lovely tour of a part of Edinburgh we wouldn’t have visited if not for the tour”
Explore Edinburgh through local food, paired drinks, and stories across the West End, New Town, and Old Town on a private walking tour.
“Enjoyed the tastings and whiskeys. Our guide was full of knowledge and history of Edinburgh. Definitely recommend!!!”
Explore Glasgow through Scottish food, whisky, history, and five local stops on this intimate three-hour EatWalk walking tour.
“Katrina our tour guide was wonderful. Loved her little quiz and handed out post sees if the highland cows! Provides us with a lot of history and knowledge of the city. The tour lasted a little bit longer but she shared that with us right away. Wear comfortable shoes. Group was about 20 and that was fine but wouldn’t tour tour larger than that!”
Review of Edinburgh’s Old Town food tour, with haggis, Cullen skink, Scottish cheese, whisky marmalade, history, and practical booking tips.
“Our group was a small group but we had so much fun! We were able to talk to each other and get to know each other (our tour guide never rushed us just so she could speak to us about our tour). It was GREAT! We went to places we wouldn't have found on our own.”
Taste Edinburgh with a private-feeling small-group food tour featuring Scottish classics, local cafés, whisky, history, and flexible stops.
“A perfect afternoon in Edinburgh! Nichola with Syke tours was amazing! Great food, interesting history and just the right amount of walking! Highly recommend!”
Taste haggis, whisky, cheese, and Scottish cakes on a private Edinburgh walking tour with local food stops and famous sights.
“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.”
Review of Edinburgh’s private food tour, with haggis, whisky, city history, local guides, pricing, pitfalls, and practical booking advice.
“Michelle was VERY nice however it wasn't like any food tour I've ever done and not in a good way. The description doesn't say anything about walking the entire route. We only went inside a restaurant twice to sit down. My mother was with me and had a tough time keeping up. The only thing it says in her description is not wheelchair accessible. My mom was using walking stick’s because she’s had 2 knee replacements. I thought it would be like any other food tour where you walk then go in and sit down for a bit then continued. We had to eat our "tastings” standing up outside in…”
Taste five Scottish dishes, four drink pairings, and Edinburgh food traditions in a small-group restaurant experience lasting about two hours.
“Food was good; you stay at one restaurant the entire time while your guide explains the food and how it relates to Scotland.”
Taste Scottish food, hear Perth stories, and visit up to seven venues on this small-group walking tour with included tastings.
“Great history as well as delicious food. Very thoughtful organization to the walk and whole experience. We had a wonderful time.”
Review of a private Edinburgh food tour through Old Town, with haggis, whisky, local restaurants, Castle views, and guide John.
“Fantastic experience with a wonderful guide who tailored everything to our needs. Myself and my children loved every minute - thank you very much!”
Review of Inverness’s Slow Food Highland Dining: a private home dinner with Scottish dishes, storytelling, local ingredients, and practical booking tips.
“The food definitely and the conversation! We both really enjoyed learning more about Karen and also loved the recommendations:)”
A private Edinburgh food walk with six to eight tastings, local pubs, bakeries, Scottish classics, and a guide matched to your tastes.
“The tour is absolutely not as described. Guide was nice but took us to tourist pub on Royal Mile (we could have found that ourselves). There is no food hopping/different locations. This tour cost over $400 USD. Save your money and ask hotel for great restaurant recommRead more”
Taste Scottish food, four wines and two single malts at three Edinburgh venues with an expert guide and Old Town views.
“My daughter and I had a great afternoon with Joanne. She was fun and very informative. The food, wine and whiskey selections were excellent. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
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