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.
“Fun experience! Great way to check out a few pubs, hear about some Scottish authors, and have a few laughs. Paul and Emma were great!”
Edinburgh’s 7-bar pub crawl packs in included shots, drink discounts, and VIP entry, moving through city-centre venues in 4-6 hours.
“Really Really bad experience. My wife (30F) and I (35M) booked this pub crawl. The bar's were pretty boring and very little excitement. There was no effort by the guide to introduce everyone or to help break the ice. The guide seemed very annoyed and went over her "rules" complaining about how bad customers are,…”
Small-group Old Town walk plus beer tastings. Brewing heritage, 3 pub stops, and Edinburgh stories for a 2-hour history-meets-beer outing.
“Christy was a great guide. Very interesting and a great storyteller! The tour was enjoyable and we visited 3 pubs which were within easy walking distance of each other.”
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.
“Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in detail. Tasting part of the tour was a bit lacking.”
Glasgow pub and history walk with craft beer tastings, small groups, and two central stops near Merchant City and George Square.
“He had an amazing experience our guide was Lain . He was very knowledgeable about history of Scotland and extremely knowledgeable about Scottish pubs and the processing of different types of beer As well as very knowledgeable of whiskey. I would definitely recommend this tour and especially Lain.”
A one-hour beer tasting in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, with 4 local craft beers, a history-focused guide, and small-group vibes.
“This was very cool! Tour guide Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and it was a great way to taste local Scottish beers in a place with a fascinating backstory.”
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!”
