6 Glasgow Pub Crawls to Build a Night Around

1.Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Walk from George Square through Merchant City with a guide such as Mhairi or Iain, stopping at three pubs to sample Scottish craft and traditional beers. Expect roughly seven brews, beer-tasting guidance, Glasgow history, and a small group capped at 12, often fewer. The afternoon timing leaves your evening open.

“Was very cool. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. I would recommend it if you are in Glasgow and looking for something to do.”

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2.Glasgow: Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Start outside 8 Nelson Mandela Place for a guided walk through Glasgow’s New Town, High Street, Merchant City, and George Square. Your guide links William Harley’s rise and fall to Glasgow’s beer trade, then leads a tutored tasting of Scottish beers. Guides may include Mhairi, Iain, Lei, James, or Scott.

“This was a great walking tour not only did we get to see the sites but we also tried many many different beers from different breweries it was very very fun and exciting and well worth the money that guide was excellent she knew her stuff and that was great”

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3.Explore Glasgow: Scottish Rogue Whisky Walking Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Join Scottish Rogue in central Glasgow for a 2.5-hour walking tour with three Scotch tastings, stories by the River Clyde, and visits to The Scotia, The Piper Whisky Bar, and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Guides such as Neil keep the whisky talk relaxed and tailor pours to the group, with ginger ale available for mixed drinks.

“This was a great tour. I went as an introduction to whisky. I learned a lot about whisky, Glasgow, and the history of both. Neil was fantastic and very informative. I highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Glasgow: Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $83

Join Scottish Rogue guide Neil for a 2.5-hour walk through Glasgow, stopping at three carefully chosen whisky pubs for 25ml drams. You’ll hear city stories, learn how to taste Scotch, and finish at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. English tour, outdoor walking, and guests must be 18 or older.

“It was really great to learn about Glasgow's history (not just exclusively about the whiskey side of it). Neil was a great guide who was extremely friendly, accommodated for people who handle whiskey a bit harder, too. It was overall a lot of fun!”

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5.Glasgow: Beer Flight with a Haggis Taster in a Glasgow pub

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Best value

Meet at Van Winkle Barrowlands, opposite the famous Barrowland Ballroom, for a one-hour tasting of four local beers and MacSween’s haggis bon bons with whisky cream sauce. English-speaking hosts, including Robbie, guide the session in a relaxed private-group setting. You can stay for bourbon or more food afterward.

“We had such a blast at the beer flight with haggis! 🍻 Robbie was the perfect host — super fun, easy to chat with, and kept us informed the whole time. The beers were delicious (and a really nice mix), and trying them alongside haggis was such a cool experience. Honestly, way tastier than we expected! Robbie made the whole thing feel relaxed and friendly, and it felt like hanging out with a friend rather than a formal event. We snapped a bunch of photos during the event (sharing some here!) because it was just that much fun. If you’re looking for something a little different, tasty, and full of…”

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6.Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $984

Spend about two hours with your own private group moving from Glasgow’s Merchant City to The Social, All Bar One, and The Piper Whisky Bar. Expect a guide focused on whisky, local drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits. The tour runs in English and ends in the city center.

“It was an experience that truly elevated my visit to this vibrant city. our knowledgeable guide was a true whisky connoisseur, easily sharing their passion and expertise and I found myself fully immersed in the art of whisky tasting. This tour is highly recommended!”

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