The 6 Finest Edinburgh Brewery Tours

1.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a beer-loving guide such as Wag, Iain, Christy, Sara, or Tilly. Visit three pubs, taste traditional cask ale and newer Scottish styles, and hear how brewing shaped Canongate, Cowgate, and the city. The two-hour tour costs $63.77, includes all tastings, and accepts up to 12 people.

“We had a fantastic time on the tour. It was a great mix of beer and history. We made three tasting stops and tried a wide variety of beers including traditionally served real ale/cask ale. I can highly recommend this tour for both casual beer drinkers and serious beer enthusiasts visiting Edinburgh!”

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2.Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Meet outside 26 St Giles’ Street for a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, Royal Mile, Canongate, and Grassmarket. Your guide may be Tilly, Sara, Dylan, Fran, Wag, Ian, or another local beer expert. Expect three pub stops, Scottish beer tastings, brewing lessons, and city stories that reach well beyond the main tourist route.

“A fantastic tour with both a good amount of history and very different beers. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We got to visit some pubs which are hidden gems!”

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3.Beer Tasting Session in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $31Best value

Meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern in Parliament Square for a small-group tasting beneath Edinburgh. You’ll sample four local beers, learn how colour, bitterness, and flavour differ, and hear stories of The Lost Close. Hosts such as Sarah, Nicky, Mark, and Padge have led sessions, which suit adults who want a short, social evening with local character.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the beer and the fascinating location. The price of the tour was extremely reasonable considering how much beer was offered.”

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4.Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Join an English-speaking Potter-head guide for a small-group walk from Tron Kirk through Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sights, including Old College, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the Elephant Café, and Victoria Street. After free time, meet a local beer expert at The Lost Close for a tasting of several Scottish beers. Guides may include Jackson or Kristy for the walk and Eleonor for the tasting.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide who made it very interesting”

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5.Craft Beer Tour Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Start at Lost in Leith in Edinburgh’s Leith district at 1:30pm, then visit local breweries and craft beer bars before finishing at Campervan Brewery Taproom. Guide Emily brings clear beer knowledge and local insight. Expect styles ranging from Scottish ale and IPA to lager, sour, smoked, and unusual fruit beers.

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6.Underground Beer Tasting in Lost Close

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Meet your English-speaking host at John’s Coffee House, opposite St. Giles Cathedral, then enter The Lost Close for four locally brewed beers. You’ll hear stories about Edinburgh’s underground past while tasting beers from Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co., and Bellfield Brewery. The group is limited to 10 people.

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