Spend an afternoon sampling 10 craft beers across Edinburgh and Leith with an expert guide. This 3.5-hour tour pairs short walks with curated tastings, local brewing stories, and visits to breweries and specialist beer bars.
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You step off a tram onto a narrow street where cobbles still remember horse hooves and the air carries the citrus of a fresh pour. The guide gathers the group and the city opens like a map of taste—warehouse doors, tiny taprooms, an industrial brewery in Leith where steam hisses and the malts offer a warm, biscuity comfort. Each stop feels like a chapter in Edinburgh’s modern brewing story.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves walking several short blocks between venues.
Wildlife
History
Edinburgh’s brewing roots stretch back centuries, with Leith as the historic port where beer and porter were shipped and refined into local styles.
Conservation
Choose public transport or walk between stops, avoid single-use plastics, and support venues that source local grain and practice waste reduction.
Reserve your spot on the Craft Beer Tour Edinburgh today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring Valid ID
You must be 18+ and anyone who looks under 25 may be asked for photo ID — bring it to avoid being turned away.
Pace Your Tastings
Ten 1/3-pint samples add up—sip, savour, and hydrate between stops to enjoy the full range of styles.
Comfortable Footwear
Expect short walks on cobbles and occasional stairs inside venues; sturdy shoes make transitions easier.
Plan Your Return
The tour does not finish where it starts—check transport options or prebook a taxi for the evening.
Photo ID
Required for age verification at bars and breweries.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings; many venues will refill.
Comfortable Shoes
Cobbles and stairs are common—choose supportive footwear.
Light Jacket
Edinburgh weather can change quickly; a packable layer keeps you comfortable between stops.