Leith Waterfront Food Walking Tour
Stockbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Explore the historic 12th-century port of Leith on a food walking tour. Enjoy over 5 stops a delicious lunch: a visit to a farmer’s market and afternoon tea of homemade scones jam and clotted cream.
Leith Food Walking Tour: historic waterfront tasting experience for food lovers in Edinburgh
Explore Leith’s historic waterfront on a guided food walking tour featuring local dishes, market visits, and drinks. This tour suits food enthusiasts interested in Edinburgh’s culinary heritage and urban exploration.
Highlights
- Savour the flavours of Leith with a food tour of the historic waterfront
- Start with a kedgeree in a former ferry waiting room
- Visit a farmer’s market for handcrafted quiches and enjoy a local beer
- Enjoy sangria and tapas in a Spanish bar located in an old warehouse
- Indulge in afternoon tea with warm scones, raspberry jam, and clotted cream
Description
The tour begins with a mug of freshly cooked kedgeree, a dish inspired by Scottish regiments in India, made with smoked haddock and curried rice served in a historic ferry waiting room. Next, visit the farmer’s market to sample handcrafted quiches, such as smoked cheddar with caramelised onion and thyme, paired with beer from Campervan’s Lost in Leith brewery, located in a former bonded warehouse.
Walk around the historic port to see features like swivel and swing bridges and a whale harpoon, with local stories including the introduction of penguins linked to Edinburgh Zoo ancestors. Stop at a Spanish bar housed in an old ship chandler’s to taste sangria, aubergine crisps drizzled with honey, homemade pesto, Spanish olive oil, and sourdough bread.
The tour concludes with afternoon tea, featuring warm scones served with homemade raspberry jam and clotted cream, alongside tea blended in Leith. The circular route allows time for souvenir shopping at the market, a scenic walk along the Water of Leith to Stockbridge, or an easy tram ride back to the city centre.
Includes
- Food walking tour of Leith waterfront
- Visit to the Farmer's Market
- Tasting of handcrafted quiches
- Beer tasting from Campervan's Lost in Leith
- Sangria and tapas at a Spanish bar
- Afternoon tea with scones, jam, and clotted cream
- Tea blended in Leith
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the starting point
- Additional food and drinks not specified in the inclusions
Important Information
- The tour is easily accessible from The Shore tram stop
- The route is circular
- The path includes cobbles and uneven surfaces
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance, wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobbled surfaces, and visit during warmer months for best outdoor experience.
