Private Edinburgh Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

Absolutely. Edinburgh’s food scene is far better than the world gives it credit for, and a private tour gives your group exclusive access to family-run cheesemongers, hidden Old Town pubs, and the kind of stories that make every bite taste better — at a flexible pace, with a guide focused entirely on you.

All food and drink across 5 stops, your dedicated private guide, and a donated meal via World Central Kitchen. No hidden charges, no upsells. Whisky-tasting add-ons available on request.

This private food tour runs 3 hours, with daily 11:00 am or 3:00 pm departures. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.

Edinburgh’s Old Town (the medieval Royal Mile, the closes, Victoria Street, the Grassmarket) and New Town (the elegant Georgian crescents and squares). The two are easy walking distance apart.

Private bookings are available for 2 to 12 guests. For larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience — get in touch.

We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance — and around the Edinburgh Festival, Fringe, and Hogmanay, much earlier (these are the busiest weeks of the year).

Yes. Stops, pacing, dietary focus, and start time can be adjusted. We can add whisky tastings, distillery visits, or extended itineraries with our private tour team — including Highland day-trip programs.

This tour is suitable from age 7 and up. Beer and Irn-Bru pairings adapt for younger guests; whisky add-ons are 18+ only.

Scottish classics with modern twists — Cullen skink (smoked haddock soup), haggis bon bons with whisky marmalade (the haggis converter), a Scottish cheese selection from a family cheesemonger, classic fish and chips at a Grassmarket pub, and a stuffed cookie to finish.

Yes. Irn-Bru, Scottish beer, and water are included in the price. Whisky tastings can be added on request — Scotland’s national drink deserves its own moment.

Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited given the haggis, fish and chips, and smoked haddock courses. Share dietary restrictions when booking; on a private booking we have more flexibility to plan around dietary needs.

Yes — you’ll eat at least the equivalent of a full meal across the 5 stops. Cullen skink and a proper fish and chips alone can fill most appetites.

Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.

Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings — including Edinburgh Festival and Fringe programs, Hogmanay incentive trips, and finance sector client hosting.

All guides are fluent in English. Other languages may be available on request — please ask when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

No. The majority of Edinburgh stops are family-run venues that work exclusively with us, and on a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.

Edinburgh’s Old Town has steep cobbled streets, narrow closes, and stairs in places. The New Town is generally easier. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works.

 Yes. We also run private food tours in London — including Borough Market, Soho Twilight, and the East End. Get in touch and we’ll help plan your full UK itinerary.