Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars in Old Town
You'll find bars locals actually go to, down back streets tourists miss.
A guided pub crawl through Edinburgh Old Town that visits seven bars over four to six hours, led by an expert guide in English. You get VIP entry to each venue, six shots, drink discounts, and one bomb included. The crawl ventures down historic back streets and through secret alleyways to find the best-kept secrets of the city's nightlife scene.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Edinburgh's vibrant nightlife
- Meet expert guide
- Visit hidden pubs
- Explore secret alleyways
- Party at lively bars
- Experience Edinburgh's pub scene
What’s included
- VIP entry to all seven bars.
- six shots.
- one bomb.
- drink discounts at each venue.
- a live guide in English throughout the night.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 20:00 22:00
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 20:00
Information
Join a guided pub crawl through Edinburgh Old Town hitting seven bars with VIP entry, six shots and drink discounts included. The largest in Scotland since 2013.
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The experience
The crawl starts in Edinburgh Old Town and moves through seven different bars, each one chosen for what locals actually drink and where they actually go. Your guide leads the group through historic back streets and secret alleyways: the routes most tourists never find on their own. VIP entry means you skip the line at each bar, and the drink discounts stack up across the night so the cost stays low.
Six shots and one bomb are built into the price, so you're not starting from zero at the bar. Drink discounts apply to anything else you order, and the guide keeps the energy high and the group moving at a pace that works for everyone. The crawl has been running since 2013 and is now the largest pub crawl in Scotland, which means the operators know exactly which bars work, which ones have the best vibes, and how to time the stops so you're not standing around waiting.
You'll meet other travelers and locals on the same crawl, so if you came alone or with one friend, you're joining a group that's already looking for a night out. The guide speaks English and keeps things moving. The whole thing runs four to six hours depending on how the night flows.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly happens at each of the seven bars?
Each bar is a full stop where you get VIP entry and time to drink and meet people. The guide keeps things moving between venues, but you're not rushed through any single bar. The pace is built so you can actually enjoy each one and the people you meet there.
Do I have to drink everything that's included?
The six shots and one bomb are included in the price, but you're not obligated to drink them. You can skip any of them and use the drink discounts on something else from the bar instead.
Is this crawl good for someone who's never been to Edinburgh?
Yes. The whole point is to show you the bars and neighborhoods locals choose, not the tourist spots. You'll end up in Old Town's back streets and alleyways most first-time visitors never see on their own.
How big is the group?
The crawl runs with multiple groups, so you're part of a larger crowd of people looking for a night out. The guide manages the flow between bars and keeps everyone together.
What's the minimum age?
You must be at least 18 years old to join the crawl.
Operated by The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars in Old Town
4h–6h · EN
from £ 15 per person
≈ US$ 20 in your currency
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