Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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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
What To Expect
Old Town
An introductory themed cocktail crafted by our in house mixologists
Edinburgh Castle
A pub with a resident banshee, built into the labyrinthine tunnels of the old city
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Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour
What‘s Included
Welcome cocktail courtesy of 'Thirsty For's' mixologists
Guide
You are welcome to purchase your own beverages at each stop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edinburgh Pub Tour
Christine R,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Adam, was wonderful! He was funny, informative, and very personable. The tour included the history of each bar along with information about the area and the grave yard we visited. We also enjoyed meeting some great people. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Adam was a great tour...
Mathew V,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Adam was a great tour guide. He was very entertaining to be around and went above and beyond in providing us with information about the history of the area and the pubs we visited.
This pub crawl was...
Jeremy G,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This pub crawl was awesome. It ended up being only me and my wife so we got a private guided pub crawl. Adam was a great host. He was fun, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He taught us a lot about the city. We enjoyed every pub we went to.
Very fun tour! Our guide...
Lisa P,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun tour! Our guide ( can't remember his name but his wife's name is Claire!) was fun, told lots of great stories, saw some cool stuff! Very easy walking.
Fun Historical Pub Tour
Ava M,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the pub tour with a little history and whiskey lesson thrown in. Adam was a fun guide and the walk through the old cemetery was a bonus.
Drink up!
ogfy,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun evening, our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. A good selection of pubs.
A Fantastic Historical Pub Tour in Edinburgh!
2FindAdventure,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely brilliant time on this historical pub tour. John, our guide, was outstanding — incredibly friendly, genuinely personable, and full of fascinating knowledge about Edinburgh’s history. His great sense of humour and engaging storytelling made the whole experience even better. Each stop on the tour was unique and full of character, and John brought every location to life with his insight and enthusiasm. We learned so much, had plenty of laughs, and enjoyed some excellent pubs along the way. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. It was a highlight of our trip, and John made it truly memorable. This felt like visiting pubs with a friend! We had an excellent time.
Drinks, drinks, and more drinks.
Victoria S,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What fun, funny let the baby face fool you. Loads of experience and relevant stories and anecdotes. The other people couldn't make it, so it was just me, my guy, and the host. But it didn't feel awkward, surprisingly it was the cemetery for me. So cool.
10/10 fun
Carrie B,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enormous fun. Adam was a lovely personable guy, communication was excellent, and he made sure to find good alternatives for pubs that were closed for refurbishment while giving us fantastic history lessons along the way. We had such a good time that we went over by a bit having drinks and chatting!
Phenomenal!
GoPlaces738159,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun time! Our guide Adam was phenomenal and we had a blast! Definitely recommend for anyone!
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