Scotland · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour review: enjoy witty actors, Scottish poetry, historic pubs, Old Town walks, practical tips, price, and drawbacks.
“This is a fun experience for people that love literary history. There is some walking as you have to walk to the different pubs, but it is very manageable.”
Review of Edinburgh’s 7-bar pub crawl, with six shots, VIP entry, drink discounts, group tips, and honest advice on value.
“So much fun! Justin was so much fun and our group knew how to keep everyone included and having a great time! 10/10! Would recommend to groups, couples or single travelers.”
Review of Edinburgh’s Pubs & History Walking Tour, with local beer tastings, Old Town stories, three pubs, and practical booking advice.
“Nice easy stroll and beer tasting. Learned about local history. Friendly guide. Would recommend. Gets chilly at night so dress warm.”
Review of Edinburgh’s six-hour Old Town pub crawl, with five venues, free shots, fast entry, drink deals, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“It was such a good time! All the bars were so unique and fun. This was also a great way to make new friends! I would go again for sure.”
Tour Uilebheist Brewery and Distillery in Inverness, taste whisky, new-make spirit and beer, and learn the craft in a small group.
“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”
Explore Glasgow’s pub culture, brewing past, and Scottish beers on a small-group walking tour through George Square and Merchant City.
“Just enough history to make it interesting. Our guide had a great knowledge of beer and led us to tasting interesting options along the way.”
Learn to taste four single malt Scotch whiskies in a traditional Edinburgh bar with an expert guide, practical buying tips, and local bar advice.
“Neil was so great. He was so knowledgeable about whiskey and everything whisky related. We had a great time learning about the process and trying new flavors.”
Review of Glasgow’s private Pints & Past tour, with craft cocktails, local beer, whisky tasting, timing, price, and booking advice.
“It was an experience that truly elevated my visit to this vibrant city. our knowledgeable guide was a true whisky connoisseur, easily sharing their passion and expertise and I found myself fully immersed in the art of whisky tasting. This tour is highly recommended!”
Explore Edinburgh’s Rose Street with a private guide, three historic pubs, Scottish ales, whisky, local stories, and a finish near Calton Hill.
“Paul was our guide. First of all, meeting him was super easy he text me where to go and was easy to find. The tour was exceptional! We went to 3 different pubs, which was fantastic but Paul also gave us a lot of little history lessons as we walRead more”
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