Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

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US$61.42 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Edinburgh

Duration

2 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 4 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Uncover Edinburgh's pub culture and beer history on a guided walking tour. Enjoy tastings at historic pubs and craft bars, with insights from an experienced guide. A memorable experience awaits!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore the rich pub culture of Scotland with a unique walking tour of Edinburgh

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 informative and enjoyable. With small group sizes, you'll receive personalised attention from your local host and a truly unique experience that you'll remember long after your visit to Edinburgh.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages

6 beer tastings and a half pint of cask ale

Local Pub Guide (Digital or Printed)

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Edinburgh Old Town

The Old Town of Edinburgh

1 minuteAdmission Ticket Free

Canongate

A place so special for beer it was once known as the "Charmed Circle." We'll visit historic breweries and visit pubs to try traditional cask ale.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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 first beers and your guide will happily recommend places to visit after the tour.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

McEwan Hall (Pass By)

The graduation hall for The University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh (Pass By)

The Old College of The University of Edinburgh

Grassmarket (Pass By)

Historic market area in the shadow of the castle

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

26 St Giles' St, Saint Giles' Street, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1PT

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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.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 305 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Uforglemmelig oplevelse.

September 04, 2026

Fantastisk oplevelse. Vores guide (Tom) var aldeles fantastisk. Han vidste lige hvad vi ville opleve. Han havde en vandvittig viden om byen og øllet.

(TripAdvisor)

A Great Mini-tour for the Beer Connoisseur

September 03, 2026

Great tour, great history, great brews...and thanks to Tom for his hospitality and knowledge.

(TripAdvisor)

Great pub and history tour

September 03, 2026

Tom was amazing, very entertaining and answered all of our questions. Very informative and enthusiastic tour guide

(Viator)

Which of these beers do I like most?

August 27, 2026

Small group. Great tour leader with knowledge and experience. The stories and history were fun. Interesting and unique assortment of beers. At each pub you got to taste a preselected variety, pick ...read more

(Viator)

Pubs and History Walking Tour

August 22, 2026

We enjoyed this tour with Iain. He was very informed about Scottish history and the beers we were tasting, and he took us to some great pubs. We enjoyed it so much that our entire group, includin...read more

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