Tourists enjoying the show during the tour

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

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120 minutes
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Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town. A Hilarious duel of wits across three hundred years of great writing and colourful characters. The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour incorporates a dramatic script performed by two professional actors, not tour guides reading from books. The tour reaches beyond the well-known figures of Burns, Scott and Stevenson and includes some of the most colourful, literary characters who have added humour and wit throughout the ages to the unique tavern life of The Old and The New Town.

This award winning Tour was the first literary tour launched in Edinburgh in 1996! It has since carried more than 500,000 satisfied customers on a dramatic literary trail across Edinburgh. It's regarded by many as a pioneer, and a "Must-see" cultural attraction in guide books throughout the world.

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Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

literary pub tour
Duration: 2 hours

FromNZD $45.96Per Person

What's included in The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour is is a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and new Town.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • By professional actors
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Look out for our Ticketing person wearing bright vest. The tour starts up the stairs at The Beehive on the top floor. Feel free to purchase a drink at the bar beforehand and bring it upstairs with you to enjoy the first scene!

End Points

  • The end point of the tour varies depending on group size and weather etc but generally we aim to finish up in The West-End in "The New Town". Please drop us an email if you need to know in advance or speak with our actors on the night.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

The Beehive Inn is where the tour starts and also where you can redeem your ticket for one of ours! Look for our Ticketer in a bright vest. Box office on top floor of The Beehive Inn, from where the tour starts.

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The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour