• The Lost Close - Events & Experiences - We have exclusive access to a hidden, underground space, which was once a coffee house dating back to the 18th century, used by prosecutors and pirates alike.

For the second half of our tour, we’ll be exploring a series of underground rooms, where we’ll drink coffee and finish our tour. There are also toilets and water available here.

• Old Town - The Old Town of Edinburgh has a rich history of coffee houses, we’ll visit a few of the locations on a walk. For the first half of the tour, we will be outside exploring the closes and wynds, the narrow alleys of Edinbuurgh’s Historic Old Town.

Most of the ancient coffee houses have long since perished, through fire or changing business, and we’ll be hunting these down on our adventure.

• Access to The Lost Close, unique underground venue
• Experienced Local Guide
• Tea and coffee

Experience a unique walking tour in Edinburgh, focused on the fascinating history of the coffee trade in Scotland.

Start your adventure at John’s Coffee House & Tavern, established in 1688 and once a favorite spot for Enlightenment figures like Adam Smith and David Hume. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup from local roaster Common Coffee while delving into the significance of coffee houses in Scotland’s intellectual and social past.

Next, your guide will take you on a journey through key historical sites linked to Edinburgh’s early coffee culture, uncovering how coffee made its way to Scotland and influenced conversation, commerce, and community in the city.

Conclude your tour with another coffee at The Lost Close, a captivating underground vault hidden beneath the city, sealed for nearly 200 years following the Great Fire of 1824.

• The tour is strictly for adults. Children under 18 and infants under 1 year old cannot be accommodated.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.