About this tour
Spend three hours moving between three Edinburgh city-centre restaurants, tasting Scottish artisan foods matched with European wines and Scotch whisky. Your guide—a local food and wine specialist—walks you through pairing principles and the stories behind each selection, from cheeses and savoury plates to desserts. This is a seated, guided education in flavour rather than a rushed sampling.
Highlights
- Five wine pours: sparkling, white, rosé, red, and a finishing sparkler
- Scottish cheeses, savoury mains, and desserts each paired to wine
- Three different Edinburgh restaurants, seated at reserved tables
- Local guide explains pairing logic and product provenance
- Scotch whisky tasting integrated into the progression
- Intimate group—minimum six participants
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at the first restaurant and work through a structured tasting menu across three venues, moving on foot through the city centre. Each course arrives with a pour and a brief explanation of why that wine suits that dish—the acidity, body, or regional character at play. You're seated throughout, never standing or rushing. The pace suits conversation; your guide responds to questions about Scottish food culture and whisky production. Expect to spend roughly an hour at each stop, though the guide paces it to the group.
Good to know
Minimum party size is six; if bookings fall short, you'll be offered another date or refund. All participants must be 21+ and may be asked for ID. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible. Hotel transfers are not included; use nearby public transport or arrange your own. Gratuities are separate.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour take?
- Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour runs for approximately 3 hours.
- How much does Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $859 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.