---
title: Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 34
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 33
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Pub stories and a cocktail
rank_in_category: 2 of 5 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/thirsty-for-edinburgh-scotlands-best-historical-pub-tour/
---

# Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

**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 €34 per person for 3h.

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Your host will meet you on the steps…
- Starts 15:00, 18:00: 2 departures a day
- Age 18+: minimum age to join

## Key facts

- Price: from €34 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Hungry For Tours

## What's included

- Welcome cocktail courtesy of 'Thirsty For's' mixologists
- Guide

## Not included

- You are welcome to purchase your own beverages at each stop

## Itinerary

1. **Old Town** (20m) - An introductory themed cocktail crafted by our in house mixologists
2. **Edinburgh Castle** (20m) - A pub with a resident banshee, built into the labyrinthine tunnels of the old city
3. **Royal Mile** (20m) - The last stop for those facing the hangmans rope, Edinburgh's most haunted pub
4. **Greyfriars Kirk** (20m) - A pub with a heartwarming story about escaped executions
5. **Grassmarket** (20m) - The oldest tavern in Edinburgh, where the bodysnatchers would choose their victims

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Sat
- Departures: 15:00, 18:00
- 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

Your host will meet you on the steps outside the National Museum of Scotland.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIeS60YTHh0gRw7W-8gMnzIg

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 5** | €34 | 3h | 5.0 (33) | 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 |
| [Pub Crawl in Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/pub-crawl-in-edinburgh/?format=md) | €18 | 6h | 4.82 (229) | 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 #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.

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