SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 9 most-booked drinking tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 2-hour walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old and New Town pubs, with actor-led Scottish literature performances and fun, no-drama entertainment.
“Phantastic introduction to famous Scottish writers done very vividly by 2 actors. Burns, Stevenson, Scott and others. Poems are said and even sung.”
Edinburgh’s 7-bar pub crawl packs in included shots, drink discounts, and VIP entry, moving through city-centre venues in 4-6 hours.
“Definitely meant for college age!!! I joined the tour solo and there were only 5 of us, so the host had 4 of his friends join. I ended up leaving after we finished at the meet up / first bar.”
Small-group Old Town walk plus beer tastings. Brewing heritage, 3 pub stops, and Edinburgh stories for a 2-hour history-meets-beer outing.
“We had our tour with Mhairi and it was great. We visited three different pubs, two of which were on our list to go to. We tried a few different beers and had the chance to learn more about the beers and about the history of Edinburgh too. I definitely recommend this tour if visiting…”
Edinburgh Old Town pub crawl with fast-track entry, free shots, and wristband discounts. 6 hours starting at Pilgrim Bar at 7:30.
“Boring places and group was very scattered. Left after 2nd bar. Not much planned for us as a group...”
Guided tour at Uilebheist in Inverness blends whisky and beer making, with three tastings in about 75 minutes for small groups.
“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”
Glasgow pub and history walk with craft beer tastings, small groups, and two central stops near Merchant City and George Square.
“It's a Great time! Megan was wonderful. I am not a fan of a minimum number for characters, however!!”
A one-hour beer tasting in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, with 4 local craft beers, a history-focused guide, and small-group vibes.
“Very nice experience! I wasn’t expecting to taste so many and diverse beers from around Edinburgh. Recommended.”
Sample four single malts in a classic Edinburgh bar with a small-group guide. Learn Scotch style, history, and what to buy.
“Neil was great! His explanations were down to earth and specific. For 2 novices, he opened up a new world of tastes. I would do it again and highly recommend it. His scientific background never got in the way. It was a perfect excursion away from our cruise ship and got us deeper into the…”
Private 2-hour Glasgow pub tour with Merchant City bars, craft cocktails, and a whisky-focused finish at The Piper Whisky Bar.
“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!”
