4 Edinburgh Cheese Tours Worth Flying For

1.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Walk from Comely Bank to Stockbridge with a local guide, visiting cheese shops, a deli, and the Stockbridge area. Expect seven or more cheese samples, a glass of prosecco or wine, stories about the shops, and plenty of time standing outdoors. The group is limited to 15 people.

“We enjoyed Jenny’s presentation on the walks and her knowledge of the history and background for the various cheese shops and cheeses. And of course the cheese selections were spectacular! Especially enjoyed the Alp Blossom with a lovely glass of wine.”

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2.Cheese Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet your English-speaking guide at Saint Stephen’s Comely Bank Church and walk toward Stockbridge for cheese tastings, local stories, a playful quiz, and wine at the finish. Guides such as Xander, Kieran, Jenny, and Monique bring plenty of personality. Expect about 30 minutes of walking, several cheese stops, and a relaxed look at a less-visited part of Edinburgh.

“Absolutely amazing! We did the one in Manchester and enjoyed this one just as much. We're in Edinburgh a lot, but so nice to see some wee hidden gems. Guide was fantastic and put up with us all in good humour!”

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3.Distillery Masterclass – 8 Scottish gins paired with cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Best value

Spend two hours at 56 North, Scotland’s original and oldest gin bar, tasting eight small-batch Scottish gins with matching cheeses and premium mixers. A senior Gin Gent explains Scottish botanicals, production, and pairing. Neil has led a particularly praised session. Bring photo ID, and note the stairs and dairy-based menu.

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4.English Wine and Scottish Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $60

Meet your English-speaking host at a small bar in Edinburgh’s Arches East Market Street for six wines, paired Scottish cheeses, and a scorecard-led tasting. Compare sparkling, white, and red wines with and without cheese, learn how each is made, and finish with a premium brandy liqueur distilled from English Chardonnay. Emily is one host named for this experience.

“The Wine Tasting was excellent, our host was welcoming and very informative regarding the wines and pairing cheeses. Would recommend the experience to all!”

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