Best Beer Walking Tours in the UK — Our Top 5

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-focused guide such as Wag, Iain, Christy, Sara, or Mhairi. Visit about three pubs, taste Scottish beer styles including cask ale and sour beer, and hear stories about brewing, trade, architecture, and the city’s past. Tastings are included.

“Iain did a great job talking us through the different styles of beers produced in scotland. We got to do a small tour around Edinburgh as well. Great time trying super unique beers :) Would recommend”

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2.Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

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

Start near St Giles’ Cathedral and follow an English, German, or French-speaking guide through Edinburgh’s Old Town, Royal Mile, Canongate, and Grassmarket. Visit three pubs, taste Scottish beers, and learn how brewing shaped the city. Guides such as Tilly, Sarah, Tom, and Ian tailor tastings to your preferences.

“very friendly and knowledgeable guide. beer tasted great too. I learned a lot.”

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3.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk from George Square through Merchant City with a small group, visiting three pubs and tasting Scottish craft and traditional beers. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, Leigh, and James explain Glasgow’s brewing past, beer styles, and tasting methods. The afternoon schedule leaves your evening free.

“Such a great afternoon! Fran did an excellent job of teaching us about the different types of beer. It was a very informative and tasty afternoon. A must do tour”

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4.Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Walk from Nelson Mandela Place through High Street, Merchant City, and George Square while learning how brewing shaped Glasgow. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, Lei, and James lead the history and beer sessions, ending with tutored Scottish tastings in local bars.

“Definitely recommended to get an overview of Glasgow's history and to taste the different beers they offer. Will suggest it to friends and family when they visit.”

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5.Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

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

Join an English-speaking Potterhead guide for a two-hour walk from Tron Kirk through Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Rowling’s Edinburgh. After free time, sample several Scottish beers in The Lost Close with a local expert. Guides have included Jackson, Kristy, and Eleanor.

“A lot of fun, Potter heads will definitely enjoy this tour.”

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