This walking tour offers a flavorful introduction to Edinburgh’s Old Town, blending local history with culinary tradition. Travelers will begin on the Royal Mile, exploring narrow closes and hidden courtyards while learning how food shaped medieval life in Scotland.

Continue through the Grassmarket, once a site of public gatherings and executions, now a lively square full of stories. Enjoy a visit to the Tron Kirk Market, a repurposed church showcasing local crafts. Along the way, sample handmade fudge and local snacks before sitting down at a nearby restaurant for a tasting of traditional dishes like haggis, cullen skink, or cranachan, paired with a choice of whisky, gin, or beer.

End the experience with a fun pub quiz focused on Scottish culture.

Duration:
3 hours

Start Time:
11am

Inclusions:
Professional guide, 3 mini-tastings of Scottish sweets and snacks, and 1 stop at a traditional pub with a dish + drink per person

Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, and gratuities

Meeting point:
In front of Jacques Café, 10 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS

Ending point:
Dependent on preference, close to meeting location

Important Information:
Activity level: Low – guests should be able to walk 2 hours (under 5km walking distance).

Please inform of any dietary requirements, allergies, or intolerances at least 96 hours before the tour.

The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

This tour operates daily, all year round from January 1 – December 31.