The 15 Best Food Tours in Scotland

1.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, or Madge. Taste haggis with neeps and tatties, Cullen skink, Scottish cheese, cakes, scones, a secret dish, and Lowland single-malt whisky. Expect history, folklore, uphill streets, and a maximum group size of 10.

“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.”

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2.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh with a guide such as Tamara, Tilly, Tom, or Wag, stopping for a full meal and four paired drinks. You’ll explore the Grassmarket, Chambers Street, Old Town, Royal Mile, and New Town while trying Scottish favourites such as haggis and receiving practical restaurant tips for the rest of your stay.

“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!”

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3.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Spend about two and a half hours walking from Comely Bank to Stockbridge, visiting local cheese shops and delis with a guide such as Jenny, Xander, or Kieran. You will taste several cheeses, hear stories about the area, and enjoy a glass of prosecco. Most tastings take place outdoors, so dress for Edinburgh weather.

“We went to multiple local businesses and had some wonderful and delicious cheese! It was a lot fun to try all the varieties. The day we went the weather was a bit on the cool side and most of the tastings were outside so dress appropriately! Our tour guide was very knowledgable!”

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4.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $325

Explore Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town on a private food and drink walk lasting about two to four hours. Expect enough food for a full meal, paired adult drinks, whisky tastings, haggis, local history, and practical tips from guides such as Tom, Wag, Anastaziya, and Julie. Hotel pickup is offered, and dietary needs can be noted when booking.

“Anastaziya was very knowledgeable and very nice. We were slow because of a stroller, but she was very patient and we had a great tour with food and good conversation.”

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5.Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Ailsa, Emery, Luana, Reece, Rhys, and Andre. Stop for Cullen skink, haggis bon bons, pie, Scottish cheese, and a deep-fried Mars bar while hearing stories about the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Edinburgh Castle, and local life. Tastings are included, but stops can change.

“Awesome tour with Emery! She greeted us in a Philadelphia Eagles hat (go Birds!), so I knew it was going to be a great day :). Emery was very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and its history, and you can tell has a real passion for the city. Her narration and explanations were all very detailed, and her personality really made the tour fun. As for the locations and food itself, I enjoyed everything. The venues were all high quality with really interesting and authentic foods. The tour length of three hours was perfect (especially in hilly Edinburgh), and I highly recommend it.”

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6.Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend four to five hours tasting Edinburgh with Skye or Nichola, who pair generous Scottish dishes with city stories and food advice. The small group, capped at 10, can often be adjusted to suit your interests. Expect about two miles of walking, at least one alcoholic drink, coffee or tea, and enough food for a very large lunch.

“Food selection was great, tour of the city was great, guide Nichola was also great! Definitely learned and tried new things.”

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7.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465

Meet your private guide at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a three-hour Edinburgh food walk. Expect haggis with neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, tea, and Lowland single malt whisky, with city sights along the way. Guides such as Nicola and Skye bring humor, local culture, and useful stories to the route.

“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.”

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8.The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $187

Spend about three hours with a private local guide such as Alec, Chris, Mark, or Michelle, sampling Scottish classics while walking the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and historic closes. Expect haggis, whisky, pies, sweets, or deep-fried pizza, plus city stories. The food can be fun and local, though the promised ten tastings may be counted generously.

“Excellent time with a great local guy named Chris. Took the time to get to know us and learned what it was that we wanted to do and get out of the tour.”

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9.The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Meet near 145 Princes Street for a 2-hour-15-minute English-language food experience in a traditional Edinburgh restaurant. You’ll try haggis, Cullen skink, oyster, fish of the day, and sticky toffee pudding, paired with whisky, beer, wine, infusions, or another drink. Guides have included Noam, Heather, Maya, Mia, and Celeste.

“We were met by a lovely young man called Noam who advised us we were the only guests on this tour. At first we thought this might be awkward but we could not have been further from the truth. He was very engaging and we found his company very pleasant. He was very knowledgeable on the food we were served which was of excellent quality. He knew the history and he had considerable knowledge of Edinburgh in general and we found conversation very easy and fun. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour to friends and family. Thank you Noam for making it a pleasant experience..”

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10.Food Walking Guided Tour of Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet at Café 808 on George Street at 1:00 pm for a three-hour guided walk through Perth. You will hear local stories, stop at up to seven venues for included tastings of Scottish food, drinks, and local specialties, then finish at Cullach Brewing on Princes Street. The group is limited to eight people.

“Great history as well as delicious food. Very thoughtful organization to the walk and whole experience. We had a wonderful time.”

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11.PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours – Old Town, Leith

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Old Town restaurants, pubs, and a cheesemonger. Expect local favorites such as beef, oysters, smoked salmon, vegetables, haggis, dessert, and whisky, plus Edinburgh Castle views. Guide John can tailor the experience to your group.

“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!!”

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12.Slow Food Highland Dining and Storytelling in Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $103

Join Karen in her Inverness home for a private, roughly two-hour dinner for up to six people. Expect traditional Scottish dishes such as Partan Bree and Cranachan, food shaped by local history, and stories about Highland cooking. Dinner is included, while wine and whisky pairings cost extra.

“Karen is an amazing host , highly recommend this experience. She told us stories that brought the food to life and made every bite a part of the journey . The food itself is worth the price of admission but Karen’s story telling skills were the cherry on top.”

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13.Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $52

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh with a private Local Host, stopping for six to eight tastings at pubs, bakeries, cafés, markets, and eateries. Your route may include haggis, Scotch pies, smoked salmon, cheese, sweets, beer, whisky, or juice. Hosts such as Gee, Andre, Roxanna, and Gwen tailor the experience to your group.

“Our guide was such a treasure trove of historical information. He went above and beyond showing us around Edinburgh. We were able to explore and learn quite a bit about Edinburgh and the history of the Scottish people.”

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14.Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $611

Meet Joanne at St Andrew Square for a three-hour food and drink walk through central Edinburgh. You will taste sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines with Scottish dishes, then compare two single malt whiskies with cheese and oatcakes. The group is limited to 10 adults, with seated reservations at three venues.

“our party of had a great time. Host has amazing knowledge. The only thing is we all left feeling hungry, but there was PLENTY of wine.”

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15.The Original Glasgow Food Tour: Locally run & hidden gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

This three-hour Glasgow food walk begins in Hillhead and ends near Kelvingrove. With a local guide such as Jenny or Gillian, you’ll taste Scottish cheese, haggis, Cullen skink, whisky, craft beer and sweets while seeing Glasgow University, Kelvingrove Park and Outlander filming spots.

“Our day out with Gillian was the best. The food and sights were incredible and she was so lovely and knowledgeable. It was a great way to see the city and enjoy locally sourced food!”

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