Private Edinburgh Pub Experience

Half-Day Tour Food/Drink Experience

Off-the-beaten track route

Beautiful and cosy pubs

Price

2 - 8 guests

Total from

£290

+ £25 per person

Edinburgh is a city filled with beautiful pubs. On this private Edinburgh pub tour, your expert local guide will bring centuries of stories to life as you wander from atmospheric Old Town taverns to elegant New Town drinking spots, sampling the delicious beers Scotland has to offer and then ending with a well-earned dram of Scotch whisky.

This private tour includes:

Meeting your private local pub guide at your central Edinburgh accommodation
A carefully crafted route through both of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, weaving through iconic Old Town classics, the elegant Georgian New Town gems, and hidden independently-owned pubs
Three hand-picked local beers or ales that tell the story of Scotland in a glass, crowned with a prestigious dram of Single Malt Whisky to finish in style
Tales of Edinburgh’s colourful characters, legends, and real historical characters who shaped and drank in these very streets
Conclude right in the heart of Edinburgh’s best evening scene, with live folk pubs and plenty of options to discover a nice pub or restaurant meal at the end of the tour (food/drink at your own cost)

Details

Tour Details

Time

2PM – 5PM

Meeting Point

Your professional local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central Edinburgh location. Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional charge – just email us at requests@totallytailored.com

Availability

Every-day, all year round

This tour doesn’t run on 24th-26th December or 31st of December.

Not Included

Food, transport, gratuities

Languages Available

If you would like this tour in another language please email requests@Totallytailored.com

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Step Back in Time at a Traditional Edinburgh Pub?
Begin your tour in one of the Old Town’s classic and traditional pubs. Discover the rich history behind these well-loved watering holes, where locals and visitors have gathered for generations. Enjoy your first drink while hearing tales of how Edinburgh’s pubs have shaped the city’s social fabric from the 1500s to the current day.

Drink with the Ghosts of Edinburgh’s Colourful Past
Sip a drink with the famous and infamous characters from Edinburgh’s salubrious past.
Visit a pub that was made famous not only for its interior but for the people who have come and gone in its history. As you enjoy your drink, learn about the pub’s role in Edinburgh’s cultural history because every drink is steeped in history, and every pub has a story to tell.

Explore the Elegant Georgian Pubs of the New Town
Move on to the elegant New Town, where you will visit a stunning pub, built to impress the city’s burgeoning elites in the 1800s. Discover the world-famous architecture and hear how pubs in the New Town would cater to Edinburgh’s high society. These pubs were used as social hubs for the city’s most influential residents, actively contributing to the Scottish Enlightenment.

A Hidden Gem
Step off the tourist trail and explore a hidden independent pub tucked away from the beaten track. Discover why the locals find the atmosphere here is as inviting as the drinks. These pubs offer an authentic experience, away from the crowds, and give you a true taste of Edinburgh’s local culture and if you are lucky, the possibility of hearing some live folk music after the tour is over.

Advice and Support for the Rest of Your Trip
We like to stay in touch, so if there are any questions, big or small, for the rest of your trip, we’ll provide them over a drink and we welcome you to message us post-tour.

FAQs

Yes, all drinks during the tour are included in the price of this tour.

Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.

Yes, under-18s are welcome when accompanied by an adult and they’ll be served soft drinks instead of alcohol.

When booking, please include the number of children attending and their ages in the notes so we can plan accordingly.

Should you have to cancel your tour for any reason we will happily refund 70 percent of the total price paid up to one week before your tour. 30 percent of the price paid is non-refundable due to our processing and ticket costs.

Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).