Edinburgh Pub Crawls: 15 Nights Worth Booking

1.Edinburgh: The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 754 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Our pick

Join the Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl for six hours across seven Old Town bars. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tiana, Tom, Adele, or Lewis, leads the group, with six selected shots, one opening bomb, free entry, and 25% discounts at selected venues. It suits solo visitors and groups who want an easy, lively introduction to Edinburgh nightlife.

“This was so much fun!!! Our guide Tiana did an AMAZING job at creating a fun and safe atmosphere to enjoy Edinburgh’s night life!! She brought so much fun and life to the group!! Give her a raise!!! Did this with friends and left the pub crawl with more friends!! Such a fun night!!”

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2.The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Join professional actor-guides such as Emma, Dougal, Mike, Hazel, Paul, or David for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. Expect dramatic readings, songs, jokes, Scottish literary history, and stops at local pubs. Drinks are optional, and much of the performance takes place outdoors, so bring a rain jacket.

“The tour offered a new and interesting perspective on some of Scotland's most famous authors. It was great fun!”

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3.Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 5 hours · from $16Best value

Start downstairs at O’Neill’s in Hunter Square, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Alvaro, Belle, Theis, or Erin through seven Edinburgh bars, clubs, and live music venues. You receive seven shots, skip queues, avoid cover charges, and get drink discounts. It is social, loud, and best for adults who want an easy night out with new people.

“This was my first pub crawl, and I’m so glad to say I had an absolutely brilliant time! Alvaro, our tour guide, was fantastic friendly, engaging, and incredibly helpful throughout the night. The selection of pubs was excellent, offering a great variety of styles that really captured the essence of Edinburgh’s culture. I would totally recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable night out!”

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4.The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $20

Start at Bar Fifty on Blackfriars Street and spend 4 to 6 hours moving through seven city-centre bars and clubs. You receive six shots, one bomb, drink discounts, and VIP entry. Guides such as Tia, Tom, Esther, Cameron, and Justin are known for keeping solo visitors and mixed groups involved.

“I loved this crawl! Esther was a great guide and with it, I met great people also doing the crawl. I would highly recommend for the experience.”

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5.Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Top rated

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small group of up to 12, stopping at three pubs for included tastings of Scottish beers, cask ales, sour beers, and newer styles. Guides such as Wag, Iain, Sara, Christy, and Mhairi mix brewing history with stories about Edinburgh’s streets, buildings, and pub culture.

“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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6.Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Walk from St Giles’ Street through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Canongate, stopping at three pubs for Scottish beer tastings. Your guide explains how brewing shaped the city, from medieval trade to today’s craft scene. Guides including Tilly, Sara, Ian, Fran, and Dylan are praised for adapting beer choices and sharing useful pub tips.

“Our guide Fran was very knowledgeable about beer and Edinburgh. The pace of the tour and selection of beer/bars was perfect. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour!”

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7.Pub Crawl in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $20

Meet at Pilgrim Bar at 7:30 pm for a six-hour crawl through at least five Old Town venues. You receive a shot at each stop, free entry, drink discounts, and access to event photos. The group can reach up to 100 people, so expect a social, energetic night rather than a quiet pub tour.

“Unsure how one of the tour guide ( M ?) March Friday 8 is getting such great ratings on this pub crawl. It certainly is make your own entertainment. The tour guide we had was boring uninvolved and got us from every pub like herding cows. Go go go !! He says … or a text where half the time was no service . Relied on others to tell us we were leaving if they were told . The most interaction that was bubbly , was we got there initially it was a handshake before the pub Crawl started.. 2 venues were quite fun. We found some of the pub…”

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8.Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with “Real-Actors”

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet Clart and McBrain outside the Beehive Inn in Grassmarket for a two-hour walking performance through Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. Professional actors combine jokes, literary stories, narrow wynds, courtyards, and selected pubs. Drinks are not included, and only visitors aged 18 or over may enter the taverns.

“Fun even if you aren’t a follower of the icons of literary history.”

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9.Edinburgh Pub Crawl Free Shots and VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $20

Meet hosts such as Danielle at 7:30 pm on Cowgate for a six-hour Edinburgh night out. You’ll visit 4 to 5 bars, receive six free shots, join drinking games, get VIP entry, and finish at The Hive nightclub. It suits solo visitors and groups who want an easy, social way to explore the city after dark.

“We had a lot of fun not really knowing what to expect. Tour went exactly as planned and we had much to drink. The included shots we had at each bar were sweet but easy enough for my wife to handle(she doesn’t drink really). Danielle our tour guide was amazing. We were celebrating our honeymoon on this trip, and our guide kept it a secret as we wished. Bar hopping was a lot of fun. Our group was awesome. We will be recommending it to those that visit. Thanks for a great time again!”

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10.Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Adam or John, visiting five historic pubs tied to banshees, executions, body snatchers, and Greyfriars Bobby. A welcome cocktail is included, while drinks at later stops are your choice. Groups are capped at 16.

“Enormous 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!”

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11.Edinburgh: Ultimate Pub Crawl Party with 7 Bars & 1 Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $20

Start at OX184 at 7:30 PM, meet Ebrius hosts in bright T-shirts, then visit seven central Edinburgh bars before finishing at a club. You get welcome shots, drink deals, games, queue skip at selected venues, and plenty of chances to meet people. Bring physical photo ID and wear smart-casual shoes.

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12.Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting and Storytelling in a Historic Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Spend two hours at The Waverley Bar with an English-speaking whisky guide such as John or Ewan. Taste four single malt Scotch whiskies from different regions, compare smoky island notes with sweeter Speyside styles, and follow stories about distilleries, smugglers, whisky craft, and Scottish tradition. Tasting notes are included to take home.

“Our guide was amazing! He had a lot of very interesting information and was very friendly.”

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13.Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Follow Harry Potter connections through Edinburgh with a local guide such as Jackson or Jackie. You’ll walk the Royal Mile, Greyfriars, Victoria Street, Old College, and more, then finish with one included drink in a Grassmarket pub. The adult-only group has a maximum of 15 people and the tour runs in English.

“We had a great time with our guide Jackson! We went to many interesting locations. Jackson had great stories for each one. The views of the city at night were truely magical! We would highly recommend.”

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14.Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with Storytelling in a Historic Pub

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Meet your English-speaking guide, including John on some departures, at the Waverley Bar for a two-hour tasting of four single malt Scotch whiskies. Hear stories of smugglers, distilleries, poets, and writers while comparing flavours from Speyside to the Islands. Tasting notes are included, but snacks are not.

“Great information and insight into the Whisky world. John was fabulous at delivering the facts in a very interesting way including stories and history.”

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15.Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting in one of the oldest pubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 45 min · from $33

Meet at Edinburgh’s Tolbooth Tavern, part of a 1591 medieval tollhouse, for a 45-minute tasting of three Scottish whiskies. You’ll compare smooth, mellow, peaty, and spiced flavors in a cosy historic pub. The host can speak English, Estonian, or Esperanto. The tasting is for adults 18 and over, and food is available separately.

“Lovely experience - booked for my fiancé’s 50th and he loved it.”

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