Pub crawls, comedy nights and silent discos suit different versions of an Edinburgh evening. Group size, included drinks and the finishing neighbourhood shape the night.
Edinburgh · EDINBURGH PUB CRAWLS & COMEDY
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Edinburgh drinks well, from Old Town howffs to cellar bars, and a good crawl finds the ones you would otherwise walk straight past. Compare the best Edinburgh pub crawls and nights out: which include entry and a drink or two, how many stops each makes, the size of the group, and what the night costs before you set off.
Ride a midnight-black vintage double-decker on a comedy horror tour of Edinburgh, with ghost stories, a graveyard stop, and big laughs.
“Fun tour with loads of fun facts about historical ghost as well as some jokes”
A 2-hour, kilted comedian walk through Edinburgh Old Town, mixing Scottish history, cheeky jokes, and landmarks like Edinburgh Castle.
“It takes a special talent to bring strangers together, find common ground, and leave them laughing all while delivering Scottish history with humor … which by the way you tend to remember more easily when it’s delivered in such a fun package - And the man who does it all is Daniel Downie! Book this tour! He’s a national treasure!”
Edinburgh Old Town pub crawl with 7 bars, 6 guide-chosen shots, VIP entry, and no cover charges. 5-hour night out for $20.
“Great pub crawl, did not disappoint . Guides took us to great places not so obvious to find. Made friends with complete strangers. Enjoyable night - guides really make the experience”
Spend 2 hours in Edinburgh’s Old and New Town on a literary pub walk with professional actors, witty performances, and optional drinks.
“This tour came highly recommended by friends of ours. I had almost no knowledge of Scottish literature while my wife had a little. As it turns out it wasn’t necessary. Dougal and Emma were excellent performers. They were funny, informative and had great chemistry. Plus, you’re in pubs! I highly recommend this tour no matter what your Scottish literary knowledge may be.”
Edinburgh’s 7-bar pub crawl with 7 shots, skip-the-line club entry, and drink discounts, finishing with a party feel.
“This was my first pub crawl, and I’m so glad to say I had an absolutely brilliant time! Alvaro, our tour guide, was fantastic friendly, engaging, and incredibly helpful throughout the night. The selection of pubs was excellent, offering a great variety of styles that really captured the essence of Edinburgh’s culture. I would totally recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable night out!”
Dance the Royal Mile by silent disco headset in Edinburgh, hitting Scottish National Gallery, Scott Monument, and more on a 1-hour street party.
“This was one of the best and most unique things we did in Scotland. Loved every second of it! So much fun!”
A 2-hour Edinburgh Old Town comedy and history walk with stand-up Daniel and Bran the dog, packed with Scottish myths and laughs.
“Daniel was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and extremely funny. He was able to engage each member of the group and knew all of us by name. There was never a dull moment on this tour. Loved the whole experience.”
A guided Edinburgh pub crawl with 7 stops, shots, drink discounts, and VIP guestlist entry, led by energetic hosts.
“Tom was a great guy to hangout with and a phenomenal pub crawl host 10/10 would come back and do it again.”
Small-group Old Town beer and history walk in Edinburgh with included tastings of cask ales and local brewing stories.
“Iain was a great guide on our tour. Funny, learned loads about beer and Scotland, and will definitely return to do it again!”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with beer experts. Taste Scottish brews at three pubs, learn how beer shaped the city, and finish smart.
“Very enjoyable, Dylan our tour guide was great and really tailored the experience to suit us. It was the perfect combination of history and beer! Met some lovely fellow travellers and discovered lots of new and exciting beers :-)”
Edinburgh Old Town pub crawl with fast-track entry, free shots at 5+ venues, wristband discounts, starting 7:30 pm at Pilgrim Bar.
“Had a wonderful time- so well organized, yet felt organic enough that it was easy to make friends and feel like I fit in, even as a solo traveler. The bars were all so cool and definitely worth revisiting later in my trip. This was a great way to meet people and check out some unusual spots!”
Dance through Edinburgh in silence on hi-tech headphones, with guided Polka and Macarena moments for $30 over about 1 hour.
“This tour was amazing and a great way to let the hair down and have fun. It a must do.”
Pre-booked late-night comedy at The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, with an MC and three acts, skip-the-line entry, and mobile tickets.
“This was our first time visiting Scotland and this was a great experience. The acts were funny and the venue was cool.”
Edinburgh’s Comedy Lock-In at the Beehive Inn: host Rick Molland and hand-picked comedians in an atmospheric attic. 105 minutes.
“Hilarious! Everyone should do this. We loved this soooooo much.”
A 2-hour Edinburgh literary pub tour with professional actors Clart and McBrain, mixing witty scenes, pub stops, and 300 years of writers.
“Fun even if you aren’t a follower of the icons of literary history.”
