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The Balmoral - Starting location: The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh.
You will be met in the foyer of the Balmoral Hotel by your guide and taken to the table to meet the other guests. Here you will have
Pairing 1: Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, paired with an individual savoury tartlet.
Pairing 2: A sample of French or Italian white wine, paired with an individual savoury tartlet.
Duration: 1 hour.
Location 2: The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant, The Mound, Edinburgh
A short walk through Princes Street Gardens, we arrive at The Scottish Cafe and restaurant. Here we will sample 2 more wines paired with artisan local foods.
Pairing 3: Pinot Grigio Rosado paired with a season savoury dish for example, Scottish Salmon or Sea Trout.
Pairing 4: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italian red wine paired with a seasonal savoury dish, for example, Haggis (alternatives available).
Duration: 1 hour
Destination 3: Twenty Princes Street, Edinburgh
Our third stop is a beautiful location with views looking out to Edinburgh’s Old Town and Castle. Here we have a traditional Cranachan dessert paired with Prosecco Rose.
Duration: 40 minutes
- Expert-led wine and food pairing masterclass.
- Local Edinburgh guide with a passion for food and wine.
- Diverse snacks included.
- Tasting of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne and a variety of Italian wines.
- Reserved seating at three central Edinburgh restaurants.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Gratuities
- Savoury treat - A seasonal Scottish savoury dish with sparking wine.
A sample of white wine paired with a Scottish treat.
- Scottish Sea Trout paired with Pinot Grigio Rose - Fresh, seasonal Scottish artisan produce, for example, sea trout or a ham terrine.
- Haggis Bon Bon with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo red wine from Italy - Excellent quality, delicious food. Here we might try haggis bon bons with pickled turnip and homemade orange marmalade.
- Dessert and Prosecco Rose - A traditional Scottish dessert served with a contemporary twist! For example, Cranachan or ginger pudding.
Enjoy the renowned hospitality of Scotland! Sample unique local dishes accompanied by delicious whisky and wines. Our local guide will escort you to three distinct restaurants in Edinburgh, namely The Balmoral Hotel, The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant, Twenty Princes Street or Rabble.
Your resident guide is proficient in the skills of whisky and wine tasting and will demonstrate the techniques to you. They’ll teach you the perfect wine companion for traditional Scottish seafood like salmon and haggis and give you a chance to try them at The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant.
The guided walking tour encompasses three different locations, all of which are a brief, leisurely stroll from each other. As you journey between the venues, your guide will highlight intriguing sights and infuse an element of local charm. Your guide will also attend to all queries and cater to your small group.
- If there are less than 6 tickets sold for the date you have booked, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund. Tours can not operate with less than 6 participants.
- All participants must be over the age of 21 years and may be asked to provide proof of age.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
