The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting - How whisky making is explained

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,213 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $33Our pick

Tour Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience for a lively lesson, regional tasting, and look at a 3,500-bottle collection beside the castle.

“Super awesome and immersive experience into the process of whisky making and tasting. I consider myself a whisk(e)y connoisseur, and I am no novice by any means, but I was still able to come out of there with a newfound love, appreciate, and knowledge of whisky. I highly recommend this experience for all who enjoy a dram, whether you are a beginner or an expert.”

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Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

2.Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,451 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Taste four Scottish single malts in an intimate Edinburgh lounge while folklore, whisky history, and live storytelling bring Scotland to life.

“Our guide Coffy was amazing! He knew so much about Scotland’s history and whisky. He was very funny and charismatic and he made sure to make the experience very memorable for me and my partner. I couldn’t recommend him enough.”

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

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

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

Taste haggis, whisky, Scottish sweets, and a secret dish while walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small local-led group.

“Carlos was a wonderful guide; he was very informative, friendly, genuine, and had good humor. He never rushed us and gave plenty of recommendations for the city. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

4.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Taste four Scottish single malts in Edinburgh’s cozy Hot Toddy lounge, with folklore, whisky history, and lively local storytelling.

“We absolutely loved this experience. Ben—our host and the owner—was an incredible storyteller. He entertained us for two hours that flew by. Honestly, I thought a two-hour whisky talk might get a little tedious, but I was completely wrong. Ben is funny, charming, and incredibly engaging—and coming from an American, I could happily listen to that accent for even longer! I genuinely learned a few new things about whisky, and I appreciated the balance of humor and education. If we hadn’t already made dinner plans, we would’ve happily stayed afterward, trusting that part of the evening would be just as excellent as the tasting itself.”

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

5.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63

Explore Dunkeld, Black Linn Falls, Queen’s View, and Dewar’s whisky tasting on a scenic 9.5-hour Highlands trip from Edinburgh.

“Our guide , Ally was a great guy. He explained almost everything on the tour locations and even about the Scottish history. I could recommend everyone to join this tour who will come to Edinburgh.”

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Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

6.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

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

Taste haggis, whisky, local drinks, and Scottish dishes while walking Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns with a small-group guide.

“The tour guide, Tilly, was amazing. She provided interesting details on the history of the food and area. She was bubbly and bright. Also, the food was amazing. It was my first time trying haggis and I was pleasantly surprised.”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

7.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Tour Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh for a lively whisky and gin tasting, with practical insight into its modern, experimental approach.

“One of my favourite places in Edi when it comes to learning (and tasting). Quick tour where you learn a lot about whiskey and gin making and taste some of the products. Now when they have a proper (non New Make) stuff you can actually see what is the final product :).”

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Edinburgh: 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour

8.3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 392 reviews · from $125

Taste haggis, whisky, cheeses, scones, fudge, and a secret dish while exploring Edinburgh Old Town with a small local group.

“We had Nessa as our tour guide, she was very knowledgeable as well as very fun to listen to when telling the history. All of the food was delicious and would love to do more food tours if we ever have the chance! Thanks!”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

9.90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Taste four Scottish whiskies beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town, hear whisky stories, and explore The Lost Close in a small, friendly group.

“It is a good beginners tour for Scottish whiskey. The location is in a unique location. Our guide, Haley, was amazing! She made drinking whiskey even more fun, as if it needed help!”

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Edinburgh: Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery

10.Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 332 reviews · from $26

Taste South Loch Gin, tour a working Edinburgh distillery, and finish with a cocktail at Scotland’s oldest dedicated gin bar.

“A great experience, a small distillery, with great informative guide and friendly staff, We received x2 full Gin and tonics and x3 tasters during the experience. Highly recommend.”

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Edinburgh: The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whiskey Tasting

11.The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · from $50

Taste four Scotch whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, an atmospheric underground vault with lively stories, regional styles, and optional premium drams.

“It was great! Great guide with a lot of perfect story telling and patient! 100% recommend”

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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

12.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, Canongate, and Cowgate while tasting Scottish cask ales and craft beers with a local guide.

“Iain our tour guide was full of historical facts and helpful tips. We had a blast, bouncing around a few hidden gems of pubs and had a sampling of some very interesting & spectacular beers. My husband was very excited to sample quite a few cask beers, which he was in pursuit of and having difficulty finding in London- he was so glad to find them in Scotland!!”

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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

13.Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Trace Edinburgh’s brewing past through three local pubs, Scottish beer tastings, city stories, and expert guidance for $62.

“Tilly was a very knowledgable and engaging guide through a range of beers, while sharing the local history of brewing.”

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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

14.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

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

Taste seven cheeses, sip prosecco, and explore Stockbridge on this small-group Edinburgh food walk with local guides.

“Totally worth it! I wished there was a bit more wine than just one medium glass each but tasting 7 cheeses is pretty good value for money still and I would definitely recommend!”

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