Edinburgh · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Edinburgh’s five-hour pub crawl, with seven Old Town bars, six included shots, VIP entry, and practical booking tips.
“Ester and Robin were fanastic guides. I lost my beanie at a bar and Ester ran back with me to get fetch it. They were really great at taking care of everyone and making sure we were all rallied up on time. Thank you for the awesome experience”
Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour review covering actors, Scottish writers, pubs, walking route, price, weather tips, and who should book.
“Dougal and Blair! They created characters used to dramatically convey some of the key features of Scots poets and authors. A most vibrant, educational and spirited discussion designed to draw the audience right into 17th and 18th (particularly) Scottish mindset. With stops to refresh the pint glass!”
Review of Edinburgh’s five-hour pub crawl with seven venues, free shots, drink discounts, VIP entry, and practical tips before booking.
“I had a whole lot of fun! We had an amazing guide Theis and it’s a great way to meet new people”
Review of Edinburgh’s seven-bar pub crawl, with six shots, VIP entry, drink discounts, lively guides, and practical tips for choosing it.
“So much fun!!! Cameron, our tour guide was GREAT!!! He was friendly and professional – gave a simple set of rules to follow to be safe, made sure as we were going into a venue what time we were leaving, made sure everyone was accounted for, and was an all around great guy showing us around Edinburgh!!! Fun way to meet new friends!!!”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, Canongate, and Cowgate while tasting Scottish cask ales and craft beers with a local guide.
“Iain our tour guide was full of historical facts and helpful tips. We had a blast, bouncing around a few hidden gems of pubs and had a sampling of some very interesting & spectacular beers. My husband was very excited to sample quite a few cask beers, which he was in pursuit of and having difficulty finding in London- he was so glad to find them in Scotland!!”
Trace Edinburgh’s brewing past through three local pubs, Scottish beer tastings, city stories, and expert guidance for $62.
“Tilly was a very knowledgable and engaging guide through a range of beers, while sharing the local history of brewing.”
Explore Edinburgh Old Town on a six-hour pub crawl with five venues, free shots, fast entry, drink deals, photos, and new friends.
“Boring places and group was very scattered. Left after 2nd bar. Not much planned for us as a group...”
A witty two-hour walk through Edinburgh pubs, wynds, and literary history, performed by actors and featuring Scott, Stevenson, Harry Potter, and Rebus.
“Fun even if you aren’t a follower of the icons of literary history.”
Taste four local Scottish beers in Edinburgh’s atmospheric Lost Close, with brewery stories and Old Town history in a one-hour small-group session.
“Nikki was a great host. The experience was so unique with great information. The beers were great and the venue was fascinating.!”
Spend a Thursday night at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar with four or five comedians testing new material in Edinburgh's Old Town.
“Ross was brilliant host, comedians were trying out new material with mixed results but overall very funny”
Taste four single malt whiskies in a traditional Edinburgh bar with expert guide Neil, practical advice, and a relaxed small-group setting.
“Neil was great! His explanations were down to earth and specific. For 2 novices, he opened up a new world of tastes. I would do it again and highly recommend it. His scientific background never got in the way. It was a perfect excursion away from our cruise ship and got us deeper into the local culture.”
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