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
Wellhead at John Knox House
Royal Mile
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Estefania_r
Feb 13, 2025
Must do if visiting Edinburgh - We had our tour with Mhairi and it was great. We visited three different pubs, two of which were on our list to go to. We tried a few different beers and had the chance to learn more about the beers and about the history of Edinburgh too. I definitely recommend this tour if visiting Edinburgh.
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Navigator56164219722
Dec 31, 2024
History and beer can’t be beat! - Had a great time talking history and Scot beer with the two Iains! Really enjoyed seeing the local pubs too! Would certainly do it again!
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Jackkroninger
Dec 29, 2024
Great beer/history tour - This tour is great! Perfect mix of history walking tour and new beers. Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable tour guide.
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Abel_g
Dec 2, 2024
Great pub walk around Edinburgh. - I really liked this tour. We enjoyed various beers at different pubs around Edinburgh. Wag was our tour guide and he was very passionate about beer. The only thing the tour was missing was to be able to get a full beer of the one we enjoyed the most before everyone took off on their own.
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Tiffany_s
Nov 28, 2024
Good beer, good times! - Our host, Iain, managed to make it even tho it snowed! Very thankful he put the effort in. He even brought snacks, which were delicious! We tried a very wide arrangement of beers, and Iain had tons of knowledge on the history and process off them all. Very fun experience!
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Kuddela
Nov 26, 2024
Great! - Great tour, great guide (Ian), lots of different delicious beers, sometimes tried something new. It was really fun!
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Courtney_a
Nov 25, 2024
Old Jock or bust - Iain was a great guide on our tour. Funny, learned loads about beer and Scotland, and will definitely return to do it again!
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Laurentia_g
Nov 25, 2024
Fun time! - Iain did a great job talking us through the different styles of beers produced in scotland. We got to do a small tour around Edinburgh as well. Great time trying super unique beers :) Would recommend
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Gina_r
Nov 24, 2024
Great - Great! well worth the money. A must when traveling to Edinburgh for the first time. Ian was knowledgeable and easy going.
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Heather_m
Feb 20, 2025
This tour was not well... - This tour was not well planned. The guide was knowledgable but not the friendliest. I wouldn’t recommend.
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