The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town. A Hilarious duel of wits across three hundred years of great writing and colourful characters.
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour incorporates a dramatic script performed by two professional actors, not tour guides reading from books. The tour reaches beyond the well-known figures of Burns, Scott and Stevenson and includes some of the most colourful, literary characters who have added humour and wit throughout the ages to the unique tavern life of The Old and The New Town.
This award winning Tour was the first literary tour launched in Edinburgh in 1996! It has since carried more than 500,000 satisfied customers on a dramatic literary trail across Edinburgh. It's regarded by many as a pioneer, and a "Must-see" cultural attraction in guide books throughout the world.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
By professional actors
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour is is a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and new Town.
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Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
literary pub tour
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
481 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edinburgh Literary Tour
bruce,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Delightfull evening which combined both pub visits and literary performances by a pair of talented and knowledgeable actors.
Engaging and fun literary tour
Pieternella P,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great 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.
Great Night Out!
Megan D,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a fun experience for people that love literary history. There is some walking as you have to walk to the different pubs, but it is very manageable.
1st Trip to Edinburgh
Steve S,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked this Tour based on recommendations from some friends. We now highly recommend it for you. We had a great time on this tour. Our two tour guides/actors Mike and Blain did a wonderful job in their reciting and acting out Scottish literature. They did a good job keeping it to two hours. There is some walking involved so please e aware of that. We had a great time!!
Paul and Emma are...
JoAnn M,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Paul and Emma are knowledgeable and wonderfully entertaining. If you want to know a little more of the literary characters of Edinburgh while experiencing some local pubs, take this tour! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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