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Reviews

• Drink in the history

  dirka343,

  Nov 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My wife and I did the Literary Pub Tour back in 2019 and enjoyed it so much we took a literary friend along to it this week and were not disappointed. The history of Edinburgh’s poets, writers, and drinkers is presented in such a fun and entertaining manner, combined hitting a couple quintessential pubs along the way makes it well worth the time.

  

• Paul and Hazel - Perfect combo of alcohol and history!

  keeleyd869,

  Oct 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Had the best time! Both Paul and Hazel had such a talent of the arts and their passion for literature and Edinburgh's history shone through! Thoroughly entertaining and informative, will be recommending to all that visit! Just goes to show that even us locals can learn a thing or two!

• Scottish literary knowledge not necessary

  Mike O,

  Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This tour came highly recommended by friends of ours. I had almost no knowledge of Scottish literature while my wife had a little. As it turns out it wasn’t necessary. Dougal and Emma were excellent performers. They were funny, informative and had great chemistry. Plus, you’re in pubs! I highly recommend this tour no matter what your Scottish literary knowledge may be.

• Dougal and Emma - Outstanding ! The tour is exceptional!

  Happy-Hiker-Ireland,

  Oct 17, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The Literary Pub Tour in Edinburgh was an absolute delight! Dougal and Emma were outstanding guides — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of passion for Edinburgh’s rich literary history. Their storytelling and performances brought the city’s famous authors to life in such a fun and memorable way. You can tell they are both talented actors who love what they do. A perfect blend of education, humor, and good company. Thank you, Dougal and Emma, for a truly wonderful evening!

• Fun and Educational Edinburgh Literary Tour

  68mbw,

  Oct 15, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Mike and David gave us a fun, educational and very dramatic literary tour in Edinburgh. We visited several pubs and they shared info and reenacted scenes from some of Edinburgh’s most famous writers. Their interplay back and forth added a lot of humor to what could have been a very dry, academic topic. Well worth the price!

• Literally the worst literary tour

  THOMAS O,

  Oct 3, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  This was to be a pub tour but most of it was outdoors in elements play acting the rule of the writers Little concise history

• Edinburgh Literary Tour

  bruce,

  Sep 30, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Delightfull evening which combined both pub visits and literary performances by a pair of talented and knowledgeable actors.

• A great way to spend an evening.

  Mary F,

  Sep 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Entertaining and informative. Emma and Dougal were great! Loved the attention to the female authors as well! It was a bit chilly so a coat is in order for September and we encourage a ‘hot toddy’ to warm the soul!!

• Engaging and fun literary tour

  Pieternella P,

  Sep 21, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great tour, Emma and Doughal don’t just tell you about Scottish literary greats, they recite their work, explain and share fun facts. Not too serious but super interesting. Great for solo travellers.

• Paul and Emma

  cobym288,

  Sep 16, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Paul and Emma were fantastic. Such a fun way to spend an evening. They were very friendly and personable. I enjoyed chatting with them in between pubs.

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