--- title: Pub Crawl in Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 229 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 5 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/pub-crawl-in-edinburgh/ --- # Pub Crawl in Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Explore Old Town bars and pubs before finishing at a club. Venue entry, queue-jumping, welcome shots, drink discounts and photos are included; you must be at least eighteen and bring valid photo ID. 4.82 from 229 reviews at €18 per person for 6h. ## Overview Filled with back-street 'hidden' bars and cocktail venues as well as popping clubs and character-full pubs, Edinburgh has a nightlife scene that matches its diverse city culture. If you’re new to the city, then head out on this Edinburgh Bar Crawl of 'Old Town' to discover the city’s go-to drinking dens and meet like-minded revelers at the same time. Speedy entry to all venues, discounted drinks, and free shots are included. The guides will also be armed with a big fancy camera to capture the best bits of your night out. ***Please note: Due to previous bad experiences, we are unfortunately no longer able to accept stag/hen dos (or same-sex groups of more than 9) on our main crawl. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet INSIDE the venue, - Starts 19:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 18+: Minimum age is 18 years ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 229 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: On the Rocks Bar Crawl Edinburgh ## What's included - Free access to all of the photos that we take with our big fancy camera - Free entry and queue-jump at all of the venues that we visit, including the last club. - A free welcome shot at every bar (Apple Sourz or equivalent, nothing too strong, this is an alko-marathon not a sprint) for +18 travelers - Exlclusive reduced drink deals in every bar that we visit ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Old Town** (5h; admission included) - We'll take you to at least 5 venues in Edinburgh's Old Town, you get a free shot at every venue (Apple Sourz or equivalent, nothing too strong), free entry to every venue even the ones that usually charge, free access to all the photos that we take with our big fancy camera,... 2. **Our meeting bar** (1h) ## Schedule - Runs: Fri, Sat - Departures: 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet INSIDE the venue, you can ask the bar staff if you can't find us, no worries. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYQCux4XHh0gRUi-fia_e3AM ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Due to several negative past expereinces we no longer accept Stag or Hen groups or Signle-Sex groups of more than 5 people on our main crawl. For Stag/Hen pacakges please see our website or contact us directly at info@ontherocksbarcrawl.co.uk about a private tour. - Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for details - Valid photo ID (passport or non-paper driving license) required - Minimum age is 18 years ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 5** | €18 | 6h | 4.82 (229) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-pubs-history-walking-tour-with-beer-tasting/?format=md) | €54 | 2h | 4.92 (310) | shared | | [Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/thirsty-for-edinburgh-scotlands-best-historical-pub-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 3h | 5.0 (33) | shared | | [Ebrius Party Pub Crawl – 7 Bars, Free Shots & VIP Club Entry](/uk/edinburgh/tours/ebrius-party-pub-crawl-7-bars-free-shots-vip-club-entry/?format=md) | €18 | 5h | 4.77 (79) | shared | Ranked #3 of 5 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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