Join the Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour for a hilarious and engaging romp through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town. Experience a dramatic script performed by professional actors and discover the lesser-known literary characters that have shaped the city’s tavern life. A must-see cultural attraction since 1996!
Join the Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour for a hilarious and engaging romp through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town. Experience a dramatic script performed by professional actors and discover the lesser-known literary characters that have shaped the city’s tavern life. A must-see cultural attraction since 1996!
- 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.
- 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.

- Professional actors
- Professional actors
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Join the adventurous pair, Clart (as in mud!) and the clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, as they guide you on a delightful and clever dramatic journey through the wynds, courtyards, and pubs of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town. Enjoy a hilarious battle of wits spanning three centuries of remarkable writing and vibrant characters.
The Edinburgh Literary Pub…
Join the adventurous pair, Clart (as in mud!) and the clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, as they guide you on a delightful and clever dramatic journey through the wynds, courtyards, and pubs of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town. Enjoy a hilarious battle of wits spanning three centuries of remarkable writing and vibrant characters.
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour features a dramatic script performed by two professional actors, rather than tour guides reading from books. The tour goes beyond the famous figures of Burns, Scott, and Stevenson, including some of the most vibrant literary characters who have infused humor and wit into 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! Since then, it has taken more than 500,000 delighted customers on a dramatic literary journey across Edinburgh. It is considered by many as a trailblazer and a “must-see” cultural attraction in guidebooks worldwide.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.