New! Edinburgh Old Town Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Edinburgh's Old Town with a culinary twist! Savor Scottish dishes, from haggis to donuts, while uncovering the city's history on a journey of flavors. Join Eating Europe now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

FRINGE FEST SPECIAL (1h30m) : August 1-31. Join our food tour celebrating the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This unique version is a perfect lunch intermission, blending incredible food with the festival's vibrant atmosphere. Please review our detailed inclusions.


This tour is Scottish food done right! Get ready to eat your way through Edinburgh’s charming Old Town and elegant New Town, where history meets flavor at every turn. We’ll whisk you through hidden gems along the Royal Mile for classic Scottish dishes with a fun, modern twist. Taste haggis with whisky ketchup, melt-in-your-mouth seafood, modern Scottish desserts, rich local cheeses, and classic pub favorites.


You’ll meander down legendary Victoria Street and sneak through historic closes where the past feels alive. Between bites, you’ll soak up Edinburgh’s rich history, quirky charm, and unforgettable food culture. Come hungry, leave happy!

What You Get

Try locally made Scottish cheeses from a beloved family-owned cheesemonger
Local English speaking Guide + City & Food Guide
Wander down Victoria Street, said to be the inspiration for Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley
Gratuities / Tips for guides
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra drinks

Good To Know

  • Please note that most stops can accommodate gluten-free or vegan diets, but options may be limited at certain locations.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Cafe Royal

New Town; Elegant and iconic seafood restaurant with stunning Parisian-inspired interior; half a scotch egg (smoked salmon in the summer, venison in the winter) 20 minutes, Admission is free
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Landy's Fish and Chips

FRINGE FOOD TOUR: Royal Mile institution, celebrated for serving the best fish and chips in Edinburgh. Get ready for a classic supper of freshly battered Scottish haddock and golden chips, with a soft drink of your choice.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Royal Mile

Royal Mile Tavern is a well-respected local institution known for it’s great pub food and eclectic interior Get ready for a classic pie with a pint of locally brewed ale. 20 minutes, Admission is free
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Arcade Bar Haggis & Whisky House, original home made haggis for more than 20 years!

FRINGE & REGULAR TOUR: Cosy cafe-restaurant known for serving up best haggis in town. Of course you're gonna taste them with whisky ketchup paired with iconic Scottish soft drink 20 minutes, Admission is free
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Victoria Street Viewing Point

Stroll along the colorful and winding Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque and iconic streets, often said to have inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Princes Street

Enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh's Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat while uncovering the rich history that connects the city’s Old and New Towns.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Grassmarket

FRINGE & REGULAR TOUR: A beloved local spot serving up a modern twist on classic Scottish sweets, from handcrafted donuts to award-winning ice cream, all made with heart and local flavor.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Mellis Cheese Victoria Street

FRINGE & REGULAR TOUR: This tiny family-owned cheesemonger serves Scottish cheeses from local farm producers.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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52 Cockburn St
52 Cockburn St, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1QA
Paddington Bear Statue
Paddington Bear Statue, Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH2 2AD
End Point

23 Grassmarket, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 2HS

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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July 19, 2025
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Our guide Ailsa was AMAZING!!! This tour was so much fun, and the food/drinks were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this tour, and hopefully you’ll experience the joy of having Ailsa as your ...read more

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This tour will make you full
July 17, 2025
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We had a great time with Luana and truly appreciated her knowledge of Edinburgh and the food we ate, especially as we were the only two on the tour. We will be happy to recommend this tour to frien...read more

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Best food tour of Edinburgh
July 16, 2025
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We go on food tours all over the world. This was one of the best. We sampled real Scottish food including haggis (actually pretty good), meat pies, beer, cider, skink soup (like a very good chowd...read more

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A must do experience
July 15, 2025
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This tour was outstanding! I was very excited as there were things that I had never tried before. Everything was delicious and I loved hearing about the history of different things around Scotland....read more

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A wonderful Edinburgh experience 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿‼️😘
July 13, 2025
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This experience was so much fun delivering good food exceptional local pubs restaurants & shops, Alisa was full of knowledge a very educated proud Scot, her love & sense of humor honored Scotland �...read more

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