Edinburgh Pub Tour: Craft Beer and History Experience

Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s pub culture with a walking tour led by ScotBeer Tours. Sample local craft beers and learn about the city’s beer history.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - The Old Town of Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh City Chambers - Our meeting point for the tour.
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - A stunning medieval church with a surprising beer story.
  • Cowgate - A vibrant street steeped in history and known for its eclectic mix of pubs, bars, nightclubs, and live music venues. We’ll stop for our…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Local Pub Guide (Digital or Printed)
Additional Information

Explore the rich pub culture of Scotland with a unique walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.
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…

Location
Wellhead at John Knox House
Royal Mile
Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts at the Wellhead OUTSIDE John Knox House on the Royal Mile. Late? Lost? VIATOR MESSAGES ARE NOT VISIBLE TO YOUR GUIDE. Reply to our text or WhatsApp to reach your guide. Early? Please wait until 5 minutes before the tour for your guide to arrive.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessica
Jul 23, 2025
Informative and enjoyable tour - We were looking for something that gave us an experience of Edinburgh pubs and gave some history but wasn’t a bar crawl. Luckily that’s exactly what this was. We got some good history about Edinburgh and learned about the different types of beer. We had 3 samples at the first two places and a pint at the third. It was enough to try different types of beers but not so much that you were getting wasted.
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Safari54132869507
Jul 15, 2025
Super!! - Great experience! Christy and Tom did a fabulous job, from interweaving history to the making of beer! We loved it- and the beer!
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Christine_w
Jul 5, 2025
Brew Tour & more! - Iain our tour guide was full of historical facts and helpful tips. We had a blast, bouncing around a few hidden gems of pubs and had a sampling of some very interesting & spectacular beers. My husband was very excited to sample quite a few cask beers, which he was in pursuit of and having difficulty finding in London- he was so glad to find them in Scotland!!
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Una_d
Jun 27, 2025
Beer and History Tour - Christy was a great guide. Very interesting and a great storyteller! The tour was enjoyable and we visited 3 pubs which were within easy walking distance of each other.
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E4587immatthewm
Jun 26, 2025
Just Book It - Had a great time on this one. You don’t need to be a beer enthusiast for this. Our guide Mhairi was extremely knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. Beer, pubs, and history. I’d give it eleven stars if I could…
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Barbara_y
Jun 25, 2025
Fun and interesting! - Our guide Ian did an amazing tour. He was clever, knowledgeable and we really got a wonderful sampling of cask ale. This tour is winner.
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Amystaples15
May 29, 2025
This is a great activity! - Tamara gave a wonderful tour! She was engaging and had lots of facts about Edinburgh and the beer we were drinking. Would highly recommend!
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Laura
May 28, 2025
Great time tasting beers and learning brewery history in Edinburgh - Wag was great!! Super knowledgeable about local breweries, brewery history and beers in general. We had a great time!!
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Susan_c
May 15, 2025
Beer Tour - Nice easy stroll and beer tasting. Learned about local history. Friendly guide. Would recommend. Gets chilly at night so dress warm.
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Duygu_h
May 9, 2025
interesting - we went to the tour before the day of nye ; it was nice to taste and learn about scottish beers and some history around the city while walking
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From $52
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).