Edinburgh

12 Best Edinburgh Pub Tours

The pub crawls: historic howffs where poets argued and literary rounds that drink where the books were drafted. Edinburgh’s pubs hold licenses older than some countries.

1.Edinburgh: Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots

Discover Edinburgh’s lively nightlife with a guided pub crawl through 7 bars, 6 free shots, VIP entry, and opportunities to meet locals and fellow travelers.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“If you’re looking for the ultimate night out in Scotland, this bar crawl is it. From the very first pub to the last shot, our guide Lewis made the entire experience unforgettable. His energy was contagious, and it wasn’t just a bar crawl—it was a…”

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2.The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s literary history on a lively pub crawl led by talented actors. Enjoy hidden spots, poetry, and Scottish tales in an engaging 2-hour tour.

★ 4.5

“The wife and I enjoyed this tour very much the tour guided made this tour fun to attend. The way they passed on info about the spaces and buildings that they showed us.”

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4.The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl

Discover Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife with this lively pub crawl—six bars, six shots, and friendly guides to introduce you to the best local spots.

★ 4.5

“From what I can remember, I had a really great time. The Scott's really know how to drink! Our guide was fun too!”

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5.Edinburgh Pub & History Scot Beer Tour

Explore Edinburgh’s brewing past and vibrant beer scene with a 2-hour 15-minute guided small-group pub tour, including tastings and city highlights.

★ 5.0

“Christy was a great guide. Very interesting and a great storyteller! The tour was enjoyable and we visited 3 pubs which were within easy walking distance of each other.”

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6.Pub Crawl in Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife with a fun, organized pub crawl offering skip-the-line entry, exclusive discounts, and a chance to meet fellow travelers.

★ 5.0

“Super fun crawl! Some places didn't have enough bartenders to serve everyone in the group + the rest of the public, but the variety of venues and mix of folks attending was excellent! Didn't stay too long at any venue, and just a bit of…”

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7.Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with “Real-Actors”

Experience Edinburgh's literary heritage with lively actors in pubs and streets. A fun, theatrical tour perfect for literature lovers and curious travelers.

★ 4.4

“Our tour with Mike and his counterpart Blake(I think I can't remember for sure) we wonderful they worked so well together they had great knowledge and you could tell loved sharing the knowledge. It was a cold night but definitely worth it”

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8.Public guided tour of Edinburgh at a minimum price – in French

Explore Edinburgh's historic streets with a friendly French-speaking guide in this 2-hour guided tour, offering authentic insights at an affordable price.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I really appreciate to get an overview of some historical points of Edinburgh and Scotland. In 2 hours, Karine gave us a lot of interesting information.”

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9.Edinburgh: Ultimate Pub Crawl Party with 7 Bars & 1 Club

Experience Edinburgh's vibrant nightlife with this lively pub crawl, visiting 7 bars and a club, enjoying free shots, exclusive deals, and fun challenges.

★ 4.2

“the chosen Pubs were okay to nice. the guide unfortunately wasn't interested in our Company. she Was only talking with a friend that joined the group so that some of us were just standig or sitting around. Akward.”

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