Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour
Overview
Experience the essence of Scotland on our 3 hour Food, Wine, and Whisky Tasting Tour. Perfect for foodies, wine enthusiasts, and whisky lovers, this tour offers a unique immersion into Scotland’s rich culinary culture.
Enjoy an afternoon of gourmet indulgence, tasting artisan Scottish foods paired with beautiful European wines and Scotch whisky. The tour includes reservations at 3 iconic Edinburgh’s estaurants, each offering authentically Scottish ambiance and culinary perspective.
Your host is a local Food and Wine Specialist with an intimate knowledge of Edinburgh’s culinary scene. With their expert insights and passion for food and drink, you'll learn the art of food and wine pairing and about the unique characteristics that make each selection special. The educational aspect elevates the tour beyond a simple tasting experience, offering you the chance to deepen knowledge.
Book your ticket today and embark on a memorable journey of taste you’ll cherish for years to come.
What's Included
- Snacks Scottish cheeses, savoury dishes and dessert, each perfectly paired with wine.
- Alcoholic beverages Sparkling wine, white, rose, red wine samples and sparkling wine to finish. Each wine paired with an artisan food.
- An expert led wine and food pairing masterclass tasting.
- Seated table reservations at three Edinburgh city centre restaurants.
- Your guide an Edinburgh local, passionate about Edinburgh, food and wine.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
42 Saint Andrew Square
Edinburgh EH2 2AD, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Reservations are waiting at 3 beautiful Edinburgh venues. We taste sparkling wine, French white wine, Italian rose and red wines and finish with 2 contrasting single malt Scotch whiskies. Each beverage is paired with a delicious Scottish artisan food. Your guide is wine and spirit specialist with 20 years experience. You will be taught to swirl, sip and savour each sample and learn wine and whisky tasting techniques you can use at home.
Venue 1 - 1 hour
A stunning venue renown for its excellent, fresh produce.
Venue 2 - 1 hour
We take a short walk through Princes Street Gardens and arrive at a beautiful restaurant which prides itself on its locally grown produce and creative culinary flare.
Venue 3 - 40 minutes
Our third stop is a beautiful location with views looking out to Edinburgh's Old Town and Castle. Here we have two contrasting single malt Scotch whiskies. You will learn to how to taste whisky and discover more about your preferred whisky style. The whisky is paired with a Scottish cheese selection and is the perfect way to finish your Scottish food, wine and whisky experience!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All participants must be over the age of 21 years and may be asked to provide proof of age.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If there are less than 6 tickets sold for the date you have booked, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund. Tours can not operate with less than 6 participants.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-380261P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Scottish cheeses, savoury dishes and dessert, each perfectly paired with wine.
- Alcoholic beverages. Sparkling wine, white, rose, red wine samples and sparkling wine to finish. Each wine paired with an artisan food.
- An expert led wine and food pairing masterclass tasting.
- Seated table reservations at three Edinburgh city centre restaurants.
- Your guide an Edinburgh local, passionate about Edinburgh, food and wine.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All participants must be over the age of 21 years and may be asked to provide proof of age.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksScottish cheeses, savoury dishes and dessert, each perfectly paired with wine.
- Alcoholic beveragesSparkling wine, white, rose, red wine samples and sparkling wine to finish. Each wine paired with an artisan food.
- An expert led wine and food pairing masterclass tasting.
- Seated table reservations at three Edinburgh city centre restaurants.
- Your guide an Edinburgh local, passionate about Edinburgh, food and wine.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All participants must be over the age of 21 years and may be asked to provide proof of age.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If there are less than 6 tickets sold for the date you have booked, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund. Tours can not operate with less than 6 participants.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
