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

“Me and my partner had very enjoyable experience thanks to our guide Adam. He’s funny and friendly and makes people in our group comfortable and easy to get to know each other. We had a great time, thanks, mate.”

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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

“We enjoyed this tour. Dave and Dugal did an excellent job in entertaining us. The poems and quotes they have memorized are fantastic. They did a wonderful job of playing off each other.”

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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

“Fab pub crawl!. Tom was an excellent guide. Highly recommended. This was a nice way to see Edinburgh”

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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 our tour guide for the Edinburgh beer tour which was very enjoyable. She had a vast knowledge of beer and made the experience wonderful”

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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

“Honestly, I didn’t know how we would go. Not sure if we would have a great night or not. Well. We didn’t have a great night. We had a FANTASTIC night!! Met some amazing people and hit some good drinking spots. I would highly recommend…”

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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

“We both had a fun unusual mysterious evening. From the very start of this literary Pub tour. We where brought through the streets of Edinburgh and treated to very witty clever dialogue between the two male actors, They had us all intrigued right to the…”

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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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