Explore the rich pub culture of Scotland with a unique walking tour of Edinburgh Sample a variety of local craft beers at charming historic pubs and modern craft beer bars, while learning about the fascinating history of beer in Edinburgh. Led by expert guides, this tour offers an authentic and immersive experience that is both informative and enjoyable. With small group sizes, you'll receive personalised attention from your local host and a truly unique experience that you'll remember long after your visit to Edinburgh.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:53 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 201 of the next 232 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
The Old Town of Edinburgh
A place so special for beer it was once known as the "Charmed Circle." We'll visit historic breweries and visit pubs to try traditional cask ale.
A vibrant street steeped in history and known for its eclectic mix of pubs, bars, nightclubs, and live music venues. We'll stop for our first beers and your guide will happily recommend places to visit after the tour.
The graduation hall for The University of Edinburgh
The Old College of The University of Edinburgh
Historic market area in the shadow of the castle
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $61 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
It can: 201 of the next 232 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your host outside 26 St Giles' Street in the Old Town. This is the last door on the street next to the railings at the top of the steps. Lost? Late? Reply to the SMS you received the morning of your tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 310 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ScotBeer Tours.
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Loads of information about Edinburgh. It’s history and the difference between Bar and Pubs. Iain cratered to tour to us and what we were interested in. Real cast beer, very informative and fun. I would highly recommend to everyone. When booking, ask for Iain.
Great walking tour with history and tasty beers! All of the pubs we visited were friendly and our guide, Mhairi, was fun and easy to talk to.
Mahari was fabulous - helpful for tips for other pubs and things to do around the city, and crazy knowledgeable on beer! fun stories and super great at what she does :)
Iain was a fantastic guide with great knowledge. We were disappointed in the pub selections...I guess we were hoping for more of the older pubs.
Hi James - glad you enjoyed your time with James and sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations with pub choices. Our tour shares the story of brewing and pubs in Edinburgh - past and present - including the craft beer and independent craft beer bars.
The tour was a great mix of history and beer tasting. Iain was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour engaging and fun!
Thank you, Reid, for sharing your positive experience! We're glad you enjoyed the mix of history and beer tasting, and we'll let Iain know your kind words.
Fantastic experience. Our guide (Tom) was absolutely fantastic. He knew exactly what we would experience. He had a comprehensive knowledge of the city and the beer.
Tak, Torben, for din ros! Vi er glade for at høre, at du havde en uforglemmelig oplevelse, og at Tom gjorde turen endnu bedre. Vi håber at byde dig velkommen igen engang.
Great tour, great history, great brews...and thanks to Tom for his hospitality and knowledge.
Thank you, Marianne, for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Tom's hospitality and expertise. It's our pleasure to provide a great experience for beer enthusiasts!
Tom was amazing, very entertaining and answered all of our questions. Very informative and enthusiastic tour guide
Thank you for your kind words, David! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the pub and history tour with Tom. His enthusiasm and knowledge make for a great experience. We sincerely appreciate your feedback!
Small group. Great tour leader with knowledge and experience. The stories and history were fun. Interesting and unique assortment of beers. At each pub you got to taste a preselected variety, pick the one you liked most, and get about a half pint to savor, which was plenty. I nice experience that I would recommend.
We enjoyed this tour with Iain. He was very informed about Scottish history and the beers we were tasting, and he took us to some great pubs. We enjoyed it so much that our entire group, including Iain, went pub hopping together after the tour was done.
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