Edinburgh Pub Tour: Craft Beer and History Experience

Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s pub culture with a walking tour led by ScotBeer Tours. Sample local craft beers and learn about the city’s beer history.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - The Old Town of Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh City Chambers - Our meeting point for the tour.
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - A stunning medieval church with a surprising beer story.
  • Cowgate - 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…
What's Included
  • Enjoy six beer tastings and a complimentary half pint of cask ale
  • Receive a convenient Local Pub Guide in digital or printed format
Additional Information

Explore the rich pub culture of Scotland with a unique walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.
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…

Location
Bains Retro Sweets
Grassmarket
Pre-tour information Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour start time outside Bains Retro Sweets at 37 Grassmarket near the Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Navigate to 3x3m precise location Running late? Dietary Requirements?
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patrick_d
Sep 19, 2024
Fun and tasty! - This tour was a lot of fun. Iain was a great guide. Knowledgeable and funny. We got to see pubs we would not have gone to and try beers we would not have known about. Highly recommend
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Greg_o
Sep 1, 2024
A Beery Good Time!! - Sara had a great knowledge of beer and breweries in Scotland. We tried s range of beer styles and visited several different pubs.
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Donna_v
Sep 1, 2024
Pub Tour Edinburgh - Sara was excellen! She gave us lots of information about different types of beers plus history behind them in Edinburgh. We went to several pubs on this tour and she happily gave us great directions to get back to our hotel
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Kim
Jul 12, 2024
Excellent - We loved our beer and pub tour with Sara. She was very knowledgeable about beer in general and beer-related Edinburgh history. Word of caution - if you’re as impressed as us and really want to show your appreciation in the form of a tip, she might slip away and pull an ‘Irish goodbye’ at the last pub.
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Nastock60
Jul 4, 2024
Edinburgh pub tour - We thoroughly enjoyed this pub tour with Dylon. It was our first day and first time in Edinburgh. Although we were exhausted, Dylon did a great job! It was a nice way to be introduced to this vibrant old city.
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Ryan_m
Jun 30, 2024
Fun beer & history afternoon - We had a fantastic time on the tour. It was a great mix of beer and history. We made three tasting stops and tried a wide variety of beers including traditionally served real ale/cask ale. I can highly recommend this tour for both casual beer drinkers and serious beer enthusiasts visiting Edinburgh!
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Historyhokie11
Jun 12, 2024
Fun & Informative Tour - This tour is a great way to spend an afternoon in Edinburgh. Wag is a great tour guide, and shared a ton of interesting facts about the beer we were drinking. He made it a point to have us try different varieties of locally-brewed beers (some that led me out of my comfort zone) to really get us thinking about what we were drinking.
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Sam_r
Jun 10, 2024
Fun, welcoming, and informing! - Fran made us feel like friends....thanks Fran! From the welcome to the history introduction to the tastings....felt like hanging out with friends!
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Cathy_m
Jun 1, 2024
Fun Beer and Pub Experience - We had a great time on this small tour - we were late arriving and needed to cut the tour short and our guide was more than happy to accommodate. We learned a lot about the different types of beer and enjoyed samples in a lovely local pub.
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Lori_g
Jul 15, 2024
New Beers - We had a great time with a family visiting from Denmark. Dylan did a great job! Cheers to trying new beers! We tried sour beers and cask ales.
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