15 Food Experiences in Scotland Worth Booking

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

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

Taste Edinburgh with haggis, neeps and tatties, a secret dish, plus whisky, tea, and city stories on a small 10-person tour.

“Craig was a great guide - entertaining, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning the food history and etymology of phrases from Scotland. Lots of fun! We were full by the end. The only addition I'd make is perhaps one more (small) dish of a savory variety.”

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2.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

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

Taste Scotland in Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns on a 3-hour small-group food and drink walk, with meals and 4 paired drinks.

“Great walking tour of new town. All the food was great. Fun to find restaurants that a tourist would be unlikely to stumble into on their own. Our guide Tamara was excellent.”

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3.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

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

Taste your way through Edinburgh’s Stockbridge on a guided cheese crawl with multiple samples and prosecco, plus local food stops.

“Excellent experience. Visited two cheese mongers and a deli . Tasted seven different cheeses. Xander our guide was excellent and gave a detailed explanation of the cheeses. Great day out.”

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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

Private Edinburgh food and drink tour with hotel pickup, tastings, paired drinks, and neighborhood stories across West End, New Town, Old Town.

“Our guide Wag was excellent. Great source of Edinburgh history. Food was great, portions sizable. They will customize based on your suggestions. Beverages are also sample sized. Would have preferred the ability to purchase even a regular glass of wine while eating. Overall, was very expensive but good food and Wag was the highlight.”

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5.Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

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

Taste Scottish classics in Edinburgh’s Old Town, from Cullen skink and haggis bon bons to cheese, pie, and a Mars bar. 3 hours.

“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.”

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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

A small-group Edinburgh food tour with generous lunch samples, Old Town and New Town sights, and one included drink, guided by locals.

“Nichola with thetreuscottours was amazing. She not only knew her Scottish foods but the history and traditions behind all the dishes. The classic dishes we had were haggis, Cullen skink, whiskey, high tea with scones. She shared a bit about the balmoral chicken, scotch eggs, scotch pie, Scottish breakfast and cranachan. We were surprised when she took us to an Indian restaurant, but they serve a special Tiki Masala that is only served in Scotland. We finished with gelato that is freshly made by a Scottish couple daily. Very tasty. It was such a fun time and very educational. Highly recommend!!!!”

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

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

Private 3-hour Edinburgh food tour with haggis, neeps, Scottish cheese and cakes, plus lowland single malt and tea.

“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

A private 3-hour Edinburgh food tour with 10 tastings, classic bites like haggis and whiskey, plus city stops along the Royal Mile.

“Alec was amazing! Great stories and information from someone that grew up in Edinburgh. Tried a good collection of food items from several different restaurants - and that was enough! Really like the stories and different tastes!”

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9.The Best Food Tour in Edinburgh

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

VIP Scottish food tour in Edinburgh with 5 traditional dishes, 4 drink pairings, and a guided history stop in a local restaurant.

“The restaurant was so noisy we couldn’t hear the food and drink descriptions. Food was excellent! Lovely claret.”

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10.Food Walking Guided Tour of Perth

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

A 3-hour Perth food walk with up to seven tastings, guided history, and a small group route from Cafe 8080 to Cullach Brewing.

“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

Private 3-hour Edinburgh food tour with Old Town tastings, Leith flavor, and Edinburgh Castle views, plus whisky and sweet stops.

“Really enjoyed the local food and trying new things. John was very knowledgeable about local products and places to eat!”

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12.Slow Food Highland Dining and Storytelling in Inverness

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

Slow Food Inverness home dinner with Karen, Scottish seasonal dishes and storytelling. Private group up to 6, dinner included.

“Karen is a wonderful storyteller and chef. We had a great meal and learned much about the area and Scotland in general. Would definitely recommend her and go back!!!!”

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13.Taste & Tour: Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Edinburgh Castle shadow to Royal Mile eats, with small-group Scottish tastings, drinks, coffee, and a cheese shop finale.

“Fab tour. Great guide and great tour. Really enjoyed our guide and the combination of food and drinks”

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

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

Private Edinburgh whisky tasting with Scottish food and wine pairings at three venues, ending with two contrasting single malts and cheese.

“We had a brilliant time with Joanne. The tour was informative and both the wine and food were of the highest quality. We would recommend to anyone, a thoroughly enjoyable day.”

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15.Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Glasgow West End food tour with 7 tastings, Cullen skink, haggis, whisky and sweet stops, plus local stories in a small group.

“The food was wonderful. Interesting walking tour with historical sites. Loved the university! Adam was a delight!”

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