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Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

5.0 · 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Hungry For Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Haunted stories and grim local history connect the pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket on this walking route.

Guiding and a welcome cocktail are included; any further drinks at the stops are bought separately. 5 from 33 reviews at €35 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #2 of 5 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €35 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Welcome cocktail courtesy of 'Thirsty For's' mixologists
  • Guide
  • You are welcome to purchase your own beverages at each stop

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
33 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 33 of 33

Star breakdown of all 33 ratings

5 stars
33 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the sociable guides and pub history; no recurring drawback is reported in the supplied reviews

Praised

  • Friendly, humorous guides who make the outing feel like visiting pubs with friends
  • Stories about Edinburgh's history and the pubs visited along the route
  • A varied selection of pubs with character
  • Helpful recommendations on what to drink at the pubs
  • The cemetery visit as an enjoyable addition to the pub stops

Complaints

  • No recurring complaints appear in the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 April 2025 to 14 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your host will meet you on the steps outside the National Museum of Scotland. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
15:00, 18:00 on Mon, Wed, Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Hungry For Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s old town in some of the most awe inspiring pubs in the country.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

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This tour · #2 of 5€353h5.0 (33)shared
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Pub Crawl in Edinburgh€186h4.82 (229)shared
Ebrius Party Pub Crawl – 7 Bars, Free Shots & VIP Club Entry€185h4.77 (79)shared

Ranked #2 of 5 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €54, median €30; typical length 3h. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

From €35 per adult