Scotland · FOOD
Good food experiences fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they actually differ.
Edinburgh Old Town food tour with haggis, neeps and tatties, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt, plus landmark storytelling.
“Fun day in old town Edinburgh. Food was super tasty and our guide, Joanne, was so fun! I liked the variety of places chosen”
Taste Scottish food and drinks across Edinburgh Old and New Town on a small-group 3-hour walk with paired drinks and stories.
“This is an excellent tour for anyone looking for recommendations on where to eat and what to try in Edinburgh! I took the dinner tour, and Tamara was very knowledgeable and engaging, with lots of great stories and history of the food and locations you visit. Delicious meal choices, and had such a great time. Thank you!!”
Guided Edinburgh cheese crawl in Stockbridge. Sample multiple cheeses with prosecco, learn the local food scene, and walk small neighborhoods.
“Jenny, our guide was lovely. She had a lot of knowledge about cheeses and the history of the shops we visited. It was a very nice stroll through Stockbridge.”
Luxury private food and drink walk through West End, New Town, and Old Town, with meal tastings, adult pairings, and hotel pickup.
“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.”
Glasgow walking food tour with EatWalk Tours: 5 Scottish tastings, whisky pairings, and city stories in 3 hours.
“Great food and historical information. Ian was a great guide. Food we tried was fabulous. Would recommend!”
Taste Scottish classics in Edinburgh Old Town in 3 hours, with Cullen skink, haggis, pies, cheese, and deep-fried Mars bar.
“What a terrific walking and food tour we had with our guide, Luanna, on the Edinburgh Old Town Food and Drinks tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city. We experience many new foods and enjoyed the atmosphere of the city's small businesses. We would definitely recommend this tour and Luanna to other travelelers.”
A small-group, 4 to 5 hour Edinburgh food tour with tailored stops, big lunch-style tastings, coffee, and an included drink.
“Hands down one of the best food tours you can find. Skye is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh, the story of each dish, and is happy to customize the tour if you’re in a smaller group. He’s mapped out the Edinburgh food scene and can give you all the best recommendations for the city, and selected only the best for the tour. A fantastic experience!”
Private 3-hour Edinburgh food walk with haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese and cakes, and Lowland whisky on the Royal Mile.
“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.”
A private Edinburgh food tour with whisky and haggis tastings, plus stops at historic closes and museums for culture you can feel.
“The Storytelling was a brilliant way to enjoy a meal. Best haggis I've ever eaten, and the deep fried pizza was quite a fun experience.”
VIP Scottish food tour in Edinburgh with a 5-course menu, 4 drink pairings, and local guide stories, served in one classic restaurant.
“The restaurant was welcoming and clean with friendly and efficient service. The selection of food was varied and tasty. Noam provided historical information about the various dishes and even summarized the history of Scottish food at the beginning of the tour. He made everyone comfortable and was happy to answer our questions. The one thing that could be improved is the value. The price was too high for the meal.”
Private 3-hour Edinburgh Old Town food and drink tour with Castle views, tastings, pubs, cheesemongers, and haggis, in English.
“An absolute delightful experience! Dining at locally owned restaurants was true Edinburgh, Scotland! Experiencing local favorite dishes and locally grown ingredients made the culinary experience amazing! Loved the fresh Vegi’s and that local beef was delicious. Our personal guide John had so much knowledge of the restaurants and city history. He shared the local favorite dishes…beef, oysters, smoked salmon all were fabulous. Thank you for the Introduction and sample of Haggi!! Just when I thought I couldn’t eat anymore, that dessert and whiskey stop was icing to this amazing evening! Thank you!!”
Slow Food Highland dining in Inverness, a private home dinner with Karen, seasonal Scottish dishes, and optional wine pairing.
“The experience itself was fine, good food and good conversation. The problem we had was when we were finished, Karen requested we pay an additional $40 per person for wine. This was a surprise to us as there was nowhere in the experience description that we would be charged extra. When I politely questioned this charge, Karen insisted that it was “implied” so I should have known. She then went on to say that I was the first person to ever bring this up and that we had stayed for an extra 30 minutes at her home (timing of which we had no control over). Her demeanor in handling our…”
A 3.5-hour Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile food crawl with tastings, coffee, and a guided whisky stop in a small group.
“Fab tour. Great guide and great tour. Really enjoyed our guide and the combination of food and drinks”
Edinburgh small-group tour with Scottish food and wine pairings, plus two contrasting single malt whiskies at three city venues.
“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.”
Glasgow West End food tour with 7 tastings, whisky, and local stories across Hillhead, University of Glasgow, and cozy pubs in 3.5 hours.
“This was an easy walking tour, at 3 1/2 hours, into locally owned eateries and shops with hard-working, friendly authentic owners and fresh food. Absolutely lovely food. Adam is a personable and friendly guide. He did a good job of keeping us on time while allowing us time to enjoy the atmosphere, the company, and the food. The pick up point was easy to find. I just took the little underground subway, which was easy, clean and safe. Once the tour was over I was in a great spot to visit the botanical gardens which was so fun to sit in there enjoy the garden, and watch people and pets.…”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
