- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Shortbread bakery
- Scottish Cheese shop
Stop in at George Mewes along the way, a haven for Scottish cheese, where expert cheesemongers will guide you through a private tasting of perfectly-aged, award-winning artisan cheeses. A drizzle of honey on blue cheese is an unexpected revelation that will have your taste buds buzzing.
- You’re ready to ditch your preconceived notions and discover the delicious reality of Scottish food.
- You’re interested in eating like the locals eat while also understanding how local ingredients and global trade shaped Scottish food culture.
- You like to get to know a city through its food scene with a local.
- George Mewes Cheese Shop
- Local shortbread shop
- Other local shops, as customized by your guide
- What You’ll Taste
- Award-winning Scottish cheeses
- Haggis bon bons or Scotch eggs
- Scottish shortbread, Queen Victoria’s favorite sweet treat
- Perhaps a traditional Scottish whiskey will round out your culinary journey
- These tastings can replace a meal, but for the extreme foodies, a small bite or sweet treat after the tour may be welcome.
- We are taking you to local establishments that are often family-run, hours and availability may vary.
- Dietary restrictions should be shared in advance in order to possibly adapt the tour.
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
- A few things that pair well with this tour:
- An empty belly and an open mind
- A deeper dive into the history of the city with our Introduction to Edinburgh Tour: Exploring Old Town
- Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket for pop-up showers
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