Edinburgh Pub Tour: Craft Beer and History
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270 Ratings
Edinburgh

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
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - The historic heart of Edinburgh
  • Canongate - Renowned for its beer, once called the “Charmed Circle.” Explore historic breweries and enjoy traditional cask ale at local pubs.
  • Cowgate - A lively street rich in history, famous for its diverse array of pubs, bars, nightclubs, and live music venues. Enjoy your first…
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What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Local Pub Guide (Digital or Printed)
Additional Information

Discover the vibrant pub culture of Scotland through an exceptional walking tour of Edinburgh.
Enjoy tasting a selection of local craft beers at delightful historic pubs and contemporary craft beer bars, all while uncovering the intriguing history of beer in Edinburgh.
Guided by knowledgeable experts, this tour provides an authentic and engaging…

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Location
26 St Giles' St
Saint Giles' Street
Meet your host outside 26 St Giles' Street in the Old Town. This is the last door on the street next to the railings at the top of the steps. Lost? Late? Reply to the SMS you received the morning of your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sourabh_v
Mar 20, 2026
Beer and taste of history both in one go - Excellent tour with guide who knows beer , local historical pubs Got a run down on history of beer making in England and Scotland from 1700 s upto now - pub selection was on point - answered all qs She’s about to graduate from university and we wish her good luck !! Must go for all travellers visiting Edinburgh
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Omar_r
Mar 1, 2026
Great Experience - Ian was great. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Prepare to not just enjoy the selection of beers but will also learn interesting facts about the history of Edinburgh.
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Scherpenzeel123
Jan 10, 2026
Fun activity with the family! - Fun guide who guides you through the city and knows a lot about the history of beer brewing and music in old pubs
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Christinevc2983xs
Dec 6, 2025
Highly recommended - Quite a tour with Christy. Great mix of historical facs and beer tasting. Christy knows about the history of Scotland and also about beer.
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C9844qqkristians
Nov 22, 2025
Amazing Beer and Pub Experience - Highly recommended! Our guide, Wag, was very funny, friendly and had amazing knowledge about the beers and history of the pub and beer culture in Edinburgh!
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Caleb
Nov 11, 2025
10/10 tour with Wag! - Wag was very friendly and knowledgeable! He was an expert on brewing, especially in Edinburgh and other European countries. It was just my girlfriend and I on the tour, and we had a great time, and would recommend this tour to any and all!
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X7038uzellent
Nov 9, 2025
Guided pub crawl with some history - Great tour and great guide would recommend - included 3 lovely pubs, cast and keg beers and plenty of history of brewing and Edinburgh
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Traciem673
Nov 6, 2025
Great time! - We had an absolutely fantastic time with Iain! He was so smart and funny and it was a great time with the 6 of us! I got to try lots of new beers I never would have thought I would have liked!
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Joe
Nov 3, 2025
Great Edinburgh Pub Tour - I highly recommend this Pub tour. You will learn interesting facts about the local history and different types of beer. Tom is a great tour guide!
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Geoff
Oct 17, 2025
Awesome introduction to the city! - This was such a terrific introduction to Edinburgh. It was both fascinating and entertaining to learn about Scotland’s deep roots in beer and brewing culture and to sample the products along the way. Christy was an outstanding guide. She was so kind, upbeat, knowledgeable, and fun. We literally and figuratively walked through Scotland’s history (both beer-related and otherwise) from the earliest days of Edinburgh to the present day. She led us to amazing historical spots I never would have seen on my own and provided so much insight and detail at each turn. Anyone who can make the topic of Adam Smith entertaining is a truly talented guide (and she did!). She also taught me so many wonderful tidbits along the way (I now know the roots of no fewer than three common idioms we all say without understanding). The beer was also great—a huge variety of beers and locations to enjoy. This was such a phenomenal way to experience the city and a fantastic way to start off our trip to Scotland. Thank you so much, Christy!
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