The 6 Pub Tours in Edinburgh That Earn Their Price

1.The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

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.”

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2.The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

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.”

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3.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Top rated

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.”

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4.Pub Crawl in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $20

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.”

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5.Afternoon Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Edinburgh Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $54

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.”

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6.Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $330

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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