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13 Best Drinking Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s best days out.

The 13 most popular drinking tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.

13 Best Drinking Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots - The Old Town Walking Route: Why It’s More Than Just “Getting Between Pubs”
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Edinburgh: Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots

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1.Edinburgh: Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots

Edinburgh Old Town pub crawl with 7 bars, 6 guided shots, VIP entry, and no cover charges, led by fun English-speaking guides.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“If you’re looking for the ultimate night out in Scotland, this bar crawl is it. From the very first pub to the last shot, our guide Lewis made the entire experience unforgettable. His energy was contagious, and it wasn’t just a bar crawl—it was a cultural experience with a buzz. I laughed, I danced, I…”

545 reviewsFrom $20by The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl

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The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour - The Old Town walk: lanes, courtyards, and story-shaped corners
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The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

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2.The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

A 2-hour Edinburgh walk mixing Old Town lanes, local pubs, and actor-led Scottish poetry and stories. Alcohol optional, accents included.

★ 4.5

“Delightfull evening which combined both pub visits and literary performances by a pair of talented and knowledgeable actors.”

485 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $34.66by The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

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The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars! - Shots, bombs, and drink discounts: where the ticket value really comes from
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The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

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4.The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

A 7-bar Edinburgh pub crawl with VIP entry, included shots, and drink discounts, guided by energetic hosts in the city center.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic night out with some great people. Mark was superb. Helped and guided and made sure every one was included and accounted for.”

282 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $20.81by The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl

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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting - Cowgate: pub density, music energy, and your tasting momentum
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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer - 26 St Giles’ St Start: Fast Orientation in the Old Town
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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

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Pub Crawl in Edinburgh - Getting started at Pilgrim Bar: the 7:30 pm pick-up point
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Pub Crawl in Edinburgh

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7.Pub Crawl in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Old Town pub crawl with free shots, fast-track entry, wristband drink deals, and included photos over about 6 hours.

★ 5.0

“Boring places and group was very scattered. Left after 2nd bar. Not much planned for us as a group...”

220 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $20.80

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Beer Tasting Session in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 1 hour - The tasting format: four beers (plus extra samples in some sessions)
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Beer Tasting Session in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 1 hour

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9.Beer Tasting Session in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 1 hour

One hour of craft beer tasting in Edinburgh’s The Lost Close, with small-group instruction on flavors, plus local history in underground vaults.

★ 4.5

“Low-key, short and sweet beertasting in an authentic location. Interesting, casual and fun. Perfect when youre looking for beertasting central located, without using half the day in a brewery.”

66 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $31.76by The Lost Close - Events & Experiences

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Edinburgh: Scottish Comedy Night at an Old Town Cocktail Bar - The flow of the show: what happens during your 2.5 hours
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Edinburgh: Scottish Comedy Night at an Old Town Cocktail Bar

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Afternoon Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Edinburgh Bar - Four Single Malts: How This Tasting Builds Your Personal Flavor Map
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Afternoon Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Edinburgh Bar

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting - Waverley Station and Old College: seeing Edinburgh’s “thinking spaces”
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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

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