Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s old town in some of the most awe inspiring pubs in the country.

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‘s Included

Welcome cocktail courtesy of 'Thirsty For's' mixologists

Guide

You are welcome to purchase your own beverages at each stop

What To Expect

Old Town

An introductory themed cocktail crafted by our in house mixologists

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Edinburgh Castle

A pub with a resident banshee, built into the labyrinthine tunnels of the old city

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

Reviews

5.00

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great pubs , stories and host
Gretchen A,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ended up with a private tour for two because the other scheduled guests canceled, but our host, John, didn't miss a beat. We visited 4 great pubs with interesting, and/or sinister histories. John was welcoming and funny, and answered any questions we had about Edinburgh. He also gave us a great revommendation for fish and chips after. All of the suggested beverages were a hit, especially the traditional ale at Grey friar's Bobby. Would highly recommend this experience.
Erecting Tales of the Deceased.
suemH3089KK,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was absolutely fabulous. Our evening tour was filled with tales from the dark side along with wonderful cask beers from the local, get bizarre pubs. The evening was “erectifing” or should I say that John rose to the occasion when telling the tales of the deceased. The night was one we won’t forever anytime soon.
Stories, Beer and Whisky with John
D6147HZrichardw,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide on Oct 11 was so awesome. Fun fun fun. John showed us a really fun time. We loved the pubs, the beer and the whisky. Especially the stories. The tour exceeded expectations! One of the highlights of our time in Edinburgh!
Incredible Time With John!!!
Sherpa558690,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Like meeting up with an old friend who knows all the great places to hit! Laughs, interesting facts, and more laughs!! Highly recommended this to kick off your visit to Edinburgh!!! John was the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!!!
PROPER FUN!!!
J7962AHdouglasn,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went to Scotland with family who are our BEST friends, and had THE MOST AMAZING time on this tour with John!!! He was an exceptional host who waited on us for almost an hour because we messed up the meeting spot. He acted like it was no big deal and as the night progressed it felt like we were touring with a long lost friend!! Great to hear the history and stories behind the pubs we visited as well as any questions we asked about Scotland. FUN, FUN, FUN!! HIGHLY recommend this tour!!!
John is great! Highly recommend!
Sunshine59684310796,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John is awesome! He is very personable, highly knowledgeable, tells great stories and is hilarious! We felt like we were hanging out with a good friend rather than a tour guy. Definitely recommend!
Great experience!
633rubing,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with John exploring Edinburgh's pubs and history. John was knowledgeable, funny, and a really welcoming person. We recommend this pub crawl to anyone interested in history!
Fantastic Experience
261lachlanw,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
These guys get it… fantastic guide with a tour guide not short of humour and full of insight to some of Edinburghs finest pubs! Never afraid to answer any of my drunken fuelled long list of questions. Myself and my wife had a great evening and even felt the need to leave a review, something I rarely ever do!
A great way to see Edinburgh
georgesS689MZ,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible tour and John was tremendous - very knowledgeable and a great route. Will be recommending to all my friends who visit!
Great way to get around!
elizabethtH6464VU,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide was so fab, and I LOVE Edinburgh and this was such a fun way to get around and experience all the great pubs and see new things. Would definitely recommend and do again!