Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
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.
What‘s Included
6 beer tastings and a half pint of cask ale
Local Pub Guide (Digital or Printed)
Options
Old Town Pub History Tour
Snacks - Pay on the Day: Snacks are available and can be purchased on the day.
Whisky, Wine, Gin, Beer Flight: Drink upgrades can be ordered and paid for on the day of your tour.
Duration: 3 hours: We aim to be seated at our last venue after 2 hours and suggest allowing 3 hours so you can relax at the final venue.
Scottish Cask Ales & Ciders: Tutored Tasting of Scottish Cask Ales and Ciders and a ½ pint of your favourite style of beer or cider.
Easy Route: Up to 1 mile (2000 steps, 25 mins walking)
Up and down inclines
Steps into venues
Alcohol Free: Alcohol free options are available. Inform your guide at the start of the tour.
Reviews
267 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Omar R,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ian was great. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Prepare to not just enjoy the selection of beers but will also learn interesting facts about the history of Edinburgh.
Fun activity with the family!
Scherpenzeel123,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun guide who guides you through the city and knows a lot about the history of beer brewing and music in old pubs
Highly recommended
christinevC2983XS,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quite a tour with Christy. Great mix of historical facs and beer tasting. Christy knows about the history of Scotland and also about beer.
Amazing Beer and Pub Experience
C9844QQkristians,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended! Our guide, Wag, was very funny, friendly and had amazing knowledge about the beers and history of the pub and beer culture in Edinburgh!
10/10 tour with Wag!
Caleb G,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wag was very friendly and knowledgeable! He was an expert on brewing, especially in Edinburgh and other European countries. It was just my girlfriend and I on the tour, and we had a great time, and would recommend this tour to any and all!
Guided pub crawl with some history
X7038UZellent,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and great guide would recommend - included 3 lovely pubs, cast and keg beers and plenty of history of brewing and Edinburgh
Great time!
TracieM673,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic time with Iain! He was so smart and funny and it was a great time with the 6 of us! I got to try lots of new beers I never would have thought I would have liked!
Great Edinburgh Pub Tour
Joe L,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this Pub tour. You will learn interesting facts about the local history and different types of beer. Tom is a great tour guide!
Awesome introduction to the city!
Geoff W,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a terrific introduction to Edinburgh. It was both fascinating and entertaining to learn about Scotland’s deep roots in beer and brewing culture and to sample the products along the way. Christy was an outstanding guide. She was so kind, upbeat, knowledgeable, and fun. We literally and figuratively walked through Scotland’s history (both beer-related and otherwise) from the earliest days of Edinburgh to the present day. She led us to amazing historical spots I never would have seen on my own and provided so much insight and detail at each turn. Anyone who can make the topic of Adam Smith entertaining is a truly talented guide (and she did!). She also taught me so many wonderful tidbits along the way (I now know the roots of no fewer than three common idioms we all say without understanding). The beer was also great—a huge variety of beers and locations to enjoy. This was such a phenomenal way to experience the city and a fantastic way to start off our trip to Scotland. Thank you so much, Christy!
Exceptional Tour
John O,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wag was an exceptional guide with an incredible wealth of knowledge about beer making and its history. Could not recommend more!!
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