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.

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

“Great tour, Emma and Doughal don’t just tell you about Scottish literary greats, they recite their work, explain and share fun facts. Not too serious but super interesting. Great for solo travellers.”

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3.Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts

Explore Edinburgh’s nightlife with a 7-bar pub crawl, 7 free shots, exclusive discounts, and skip-the-line VIP access—perfect for lively travelers.

★ 4.5

“We had such an amazing time with our guide Alvaro, he was amazing full of positif energy, te bars that he chose were really cool and very diversified, i completly recomande this tour, enjoy your time 🤗”

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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

“We did the pub crawl on a Tuesday so it was pretty dead everywhere but our guide Tom was nice and friendly!”

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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

“Great! well worth the money. A must when traveling to Edinburgh for the first time. Ian was knowledgeable and easy going.”

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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

“Amazing experience! Selected the best spots to visit, great drink specials, tons of pictures. Having never been to Edinburgh this was the best way to have a fun night out with my brother! Thank you.”

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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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