Eating Edinburgh Old Town Food & Drinks Walking Tour
by London Food Tours by Eating Europe
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£188Overview
This three-hour walking tour focuses on Edinburgh's Old Town food scene, starting with a tasting of Cullen skink, a traditional Scottish smoked haddock soup, in a seafood restaurant decorated with Parisian-style interiors. The route includes stops with views over Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat, where the guide explains the history connecting the Old and New Towns. Participants then visit a café known for its haggis bon bons served with raspberry whisky marmalade paired with a Scottish soft drink. The tour continues along the Royal Mile, a historic street linking Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, and stops beneath Castle Rock to hear the story of Maggie Dickson, a woman who survived her own execution. At a local eatery named after her, guests enjoy classic fish and chips with a local ale. The walk then takes in Victoria Street, noted for its colorful, winding character and connection to Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. Additional tastings include Scottish cheeses from a family-run cheesemonger and a dessert of a freshly baked stuffed cookie at Zebra Coffee Co, overlooking the Royal Mile. The tour is led by a local English-speaking guide and includes insider tips about Edinburgh’s food and city culture. Gratuities, extra drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seafood Restaurant with Cullen Skink Tasting
This elegant seafood restaurant features a Parisian-inspired interior. Guests sample Cullen skink, a traditional Scottish smoked haddock soup combining classic flavors with a stylish setting. The tasting lasts about 35 minutes.
35 min
Viewpoint over Edinburgh Landmarks
From this viewpoint, participants see Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat. The guide explains the history of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns and how they connect.
Café for Haggis Bon Bons Tasting
This cozy café-restaurant is known for its haggis. Guests taste haggis bon bons served with raspberry whisky marmalade, accompanied by a traditional Scottish soft drink. This stop takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Royal Mile
Participants stand on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, the main street stretching between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle. This street marks the city's origins over 900 years ago.
Castle Rock Viewpoint
Located beneath Castle Rock, this spot offers views of Edinburgh Castle from below. The guide shares the story of Maggie Dickson, a woman who survived her own execution.
Local Pub Named after Maggie Dickson
Inside this local pub, guests learn the story of Maggie Dickson’s legend. They enjoy fish and chips paired with a half-pint of local ale. This tasting lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Victoria Street
The tour walks along Victoria Street, a colorful, winding street known for inspiring Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
Family-Run Cheesemonger
This small cheesemonger offers Scottish cheeses sourced from local farms. Guests sample a selection of these cheeses in about 15 minutes.
15 min
Zebra Coffee Co Dessert Stop
At Zebra Coffee Co, guests taste a freshly baked stuffed cookie while enjoying views over the Royal Mile. This final stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by the Melville Monument. Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing by the bench with Paddington Bear.
End point
This is the endpoint of the 3PM tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Eating Edinburgh Old Town Food & Drinks Walking Tour
by London Food Tours by Eating Europe
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£188Overview
This three-hour walking tour focuses on Edinburgh's Old Town food scene, starting with a tasting of Cullen skink, a traditional Scottish smoked haddock soup, in a seafood restaurant decorated with Parisian-style interiors. The route includes stops with views over Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat, where the guide explains the history connecting the Old and New Towns. Participants then visit a café known for its haggis bon bons served with raspberry whisky marmalade paired with a Scottish soft drink. The tour continues along the Royal Mile, a historic street linking Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, and stops beneath Castle Rock to hear the story of Maggie Dickson, a woman who survived her own execution. At a local eatery named after her, guests enjoy classic fish and chips with a local ale. The walk then takes in Victoria Street, noted for its colorful, winding character and connection to Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. Additional tastings include Scottish cheeses from a family-run cheesemonger and a dessert of a freshly baked stuffed cookie at Zebra Coffee Co, overlooking the Royal Mile. The tour is led by a local English-speaking guide and includes insider tips about Edinburgh’s food and city culture. Gratuities, extra drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seafood Restaurant with Cullen Skink Tasting
This elegant seafood restaurant features a Parisian-inspired interior. Guests sample Cullen skink, a traditional Scottish smoked haddock soup combining classic flavors with a stylish setting. The tasting lasts about 35 minutes.
35 min
Viewpoint over Edinburgh Landmarks
From this viewpoint, participants see Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat. The guide explains the history of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns and how they connect.
Café for Haggis Bon Bons Tasting
This cozy café-restaurant is known for its haggis. Guests taste haggis bon bons served with raspberry whisky marmalade, accompanied by a traditional Scottish soft drink. This stop takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Royal Mile
Participants stand on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, the main street stretching between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle. This street marks the city's origins over 900 years ago.
Castle Rock Viewpoint
Located beneath Castle Rock, this spot offers views of Edinburgh Castle from below. The guide shares the story of Maggie Dickson, a woman who survived her own execution.
Local Pub Named after Maggie Dickson
Inside this local pub, guests learn the story of Maggie Dickson’s legend. They enjoy fish and chips paired with a half-pint of local ale. This tasting lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Victoria Street
The tour walks along Victoria Street, a colorful, winding street known for inspiring Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
Family-Run Cheesemonger
This small cheesemonger offers Scottish cheeses sourced from local farms. Guests sample a selection of these cheeses in about 15 minutes.
15 min
Zebra Coffee Co Dessert Stop
At Zebra Coffee Co, guests taste a freshly baked stuffed cookie while enjoying views over the Royal Mile. This final stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide in St Andrew Square by the Melville Monument. Your guide will be wearing a purple tote bag and will be standing by the bench with Paddington Bear.
End point
This is the endpoint of the 3PM tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.