The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour
Overview
Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some of the most experienced in town. We're different because every tour is unique.
We don't visit the same stops every day, we have better relations with the establishments, and we can also cater to unique requests from our guests. We never use chain restaurants or tourist traps, and we can guarantee you will leave our tour full.
We will also highlight all the other top places to dine in town. After all, you need to eat three times a day, so knowing what and where to eat is essential to an enjoyable vacation. As such, our tour is suitable for everyone. We also accommodate most dietary restrictions, except for vegans.
Don't settle for a food tour that uses chain restaurants and tourist traps serving microwaved food, without care for its guides, guests, or restaurants, and that prioritizes drinks over food. Join us instead.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee We will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.
- Lunch The Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
- Snacks Expect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
- Alcoholic beverages This tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.
- A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine
- About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food
- Hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.
Meeting Location
Cheval Old Town Chambers Royal Mile
329 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PN, 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
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Skye Class Tours
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
2 hours 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral (pass by)
Scott Monument (pass by)
New Town
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please disclose any dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances when booking.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, but not vegans.
- Tour duration includes travel time, walking and waiting time at restaurants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5491822P1
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 193 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Your St Andrews Luxury Private Day Tour and Shore Excursion takes in the "Home of Golf" along with a Whisky Distillery & Scottish Fishing Village....
$257
A private tour for you and your party, taking you to visit some of Scotland's well-loved animals including highland cows, deer, falcons, wolves, bears and...
$959
Today we offer you half-day sightseeing in the historic Old Town, where some of the best Edinburgh attractions can be found, such as the Edinburgh...
$1,080
A thieve has stolen an important document from the National Museum of Scotland! Help Sherlock Holmes find out who did it during an immersive investigation...
$240
Your St Andrews Luxury Private Day Tour and Shore Excursion takes in the "Home of Golf" along with a Whisky Distillery & Scottish Fishing Village....
$257
A private tour for you and your party, taking you to visit some of Scotland's well-loved animals including highland cows, deer, falcons, wolves, bears and...
$959
Today we offer you half-day sightseeing in the historic Old Town, where some of the best Edinburgh attractions can be found, such as the Edinburgh...
$1,080
A thieve has stolen an important document from the National Museum of Scotland! Help Sherlock Holmes find out who did it during an immersive investigation...
$240
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting
The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery...
$34
Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure into the heart of the Scottish Highlands where the legendary Loch Ness await. Experience a day packed with incredible...
$67
A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all...
$38
Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...
$56
The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery...
$34
Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure into the heart of the Scottish Highlands where the legendary Loch Ness await. Experience a day packed with incredible...
$67
A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all...
$38
Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...
$56
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- 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).
- Tea and coffee. We will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.
- Lunch. The Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
- Snacks. Expect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
- Alcoholic beverages. This tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.
- A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine.
- About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
- Chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food.
- Hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please disclose any dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances when booking.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie 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
- Tea and coffeeWe will get some of the best coffee or tea in town, so no need to get any before the tour.
- LunchThe Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour includes several samples and dishes equivalient to a very large lunch.
- SnacksExpect to try several samples or small dishes on the tour.
- Alcoholic beveragesThis tour includes at least one alcholic beverage for guests 18+ who drink alcohol.
- A wealth of knowledge, stories, history, and honest facts about Edinburgh and Scottish cuisine
- About 2 miles of walking combined between all stops
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Chain restaurants, tourist traps, or microwaved food
- Hired actors who fake their passion of good food or expert knowledge,.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please disclose any dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances when booking.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, but not vegans.
- Tour duration includes travel time, walking and waiting time at restaurants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
