Whilst sight-seeing is a major part of visiting Edinburgh, indulging in the food and drink is tantamount to making the most of your cultural experience in the city. We have highlighted our top 5 picks for Edinburgh’s best food and drink tours. Click on the booking links to secure your place now.
Edinburgh’s Luxury Whiskey Tour
“Come and discover the most fantastic single malt whiskey hidden behind the best and most luxurious bars in the Scottish capital.”
Meeting at The Devil’s Advocate whisky bar, one of their whiskey ambassadors will be waiting for you inside. This tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to run a small-group tour. We cannot recommend it enough and confidently say it is one of the best whiskey tours ever!
Edinburgh Afternoon Tea or Gin Afternoon Tea Experience
“Put your pinky out and lift your teacup while cruising by Edinburgh Castle and other beautiful sights. Indulge your senses with architecture and gorgeous natural surroundings, as well as tasty treats and alcoholic aperitifs.”
Sip on tea, coffee and prosecco in a retro double-decker bus, feeling like a true Brit while you wait for tea and scones. Enjoy driving around Edinburgh while indulging in delicious petit fours and sandwiches.
Edinburgh Old Town Beer Tour
“Discover the history of Edinburgh through Beer”
Discover the history of Old Town Edinburgh and Cowgate on a 1 hour walking tour, and a 1 hour beer tasting. Visit former breweries in the “Charmed Circle”, enjoying a tutored tasting of at least 6 Scottish beers.
Edinburgh Old & New Town Food Tour 2022
“Starting at 1pm or 5pm, this tour visits five different bars and restaurants tasting locally sourced Scottish food with three of the stops also having drink tastings, Edinburgh raspberry gin, Single cask malt whiskey and a Scottish beer”
Your local guide will talk about the city’s history as you walk between venues and give ideas for other places to visit after the tour. You will feel so full and content after the tour, as all the food consumed equates to a three-course meal with drinks!
The Chocolatarium
“Create your very own dream chocolate bar to take away and discover the magic of where chocolate comes from.”
This is a hidden gem in Edinburgh that you should visit. The tour is amazing – a perfect balance of knowledge and fun. For any chocolate lovers out there, this tour is a no-brainer!