Glasgow Pub Culture: Historic Walking Tour

Embark on a unique historical walking tour with ScotBeer Tours in Glasgow. Sample local craft beers, explore traditional pubs, and learn about the city’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • George Square - This is the main square in Glasgow
  • Merchant City - Glasgow’s second new town. Home to buildings ranging from industrial icons to bold banks, the pedestrianised streets are perfect for exploring the fine pubs of the Merchant City.
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the lively scenes of Glasgow and embrace the city’s abundant pub tradition with ScotBeer Tours, offering a one-of-a-kind historical walking journey that includes stops at both old-fashioned taverns and contemporary watering holes.
Taste an assortment of locally brewed craft beers and barrel ales, all while unraveling the captivating…

Location
8 Nelson Mandela Pl
Nelson Mandela Place
Meet your host in the corner outside 8 Nelson Mandela Place
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sidchavan12356
Dec 28, 2025
Historical Pub Hop - It was lovely visiting all the Pubs , during peak hours with a reservation waiting for you along with James who was friendly and informative, summarizing Glasgow history and making us enjoy different beers!Totally recommend.
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Salvatore_g
Dec 20, 2025
Glasgow by the pint - Our Glasgow pub tour was great! Mhairi gave us a very informative tour. She explained the different beers and the history behind them! She did it all with her lovely personality! We would highly recommend!
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I3137idkatew
Dec 2, 2025
Book this tour if you are looking for something to do in Glasgow! - Loved this tour! We were looking for something to do while visiting Glasgow for two days and we are so glad that we booked! James, our guide, was so knowledgeable and even gave us recommendations for other stops in our overall trip. *because of James, I was able to see a Highland Coo!! Ending at the oldest pub in Glasgow was certainly a highlight - Well worth the price (!!)
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Marisa_g
Dec 2, 2025
Great way to learn about... - Great way to learn about Glasgow’s history while enjoying a variety of beer. And also a perfect activity if traveling solo. Mhairi is a great guide!
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Veronica_h
Dec 2, 2025
Very nice experience!... - Very nice experience! James was a lovely host. It was a great way to spend time in 3 different pubs and get a taste of 7 brews all while getting in a wee walk and the history of the beer industry in the Glasgow area.
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Jennifer_r
Oct 19, 2025
Pints and the city - What a great way to spend an evening in Glasgow! This was a small group tour (7 guest) and our guide was Leigh (forgive me if I've spelled it incorrectly). Leigh was very engaging and spent a bit of time knowing all of her guests and what they liked/disliked in a beer. Then off we went! Her knowledge of beer is astonishing! From the science of it, to the physical attributes, methods of brewing, the taste, and how to properly taste. She would "surprise" us with different beers and we would discuss all aspects of it and try to guess what we were drinking. Who knew that having a few beers could be so educational? This was a really enjoyable way to see a few pubs, try a few beers, and make a few new friends. Highly recommend.
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Sandrawt7603fv
Oct 6, 2025
Fantastic way to learn and have fun! - What a brilliant way to soak up Glasgow’s history — and its pub culture! Lei was an absolute gem of a guide: knowledgeable, quick-witted, and a born storyteller. We laughed, we learned, and we raised a few glasses along the way. The perfect blend of facts and fun — highly recommend for anyone who likes their history served with wee drink. We learned a heck of a lot about beer too!
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Michelle_m
Sep 13, 2025
Great tour and pub visit/beer tasting in Glasgow - This tour is a mix of walking history tour of Glasgow and pub visits with tastings and information about the beers we sampled. Our guide Iain was amazing. He knows a ton about the city of Glasgow and shared a lot of information in an entertaining way. He asked for our guidance about what types of beers we would want to try to give us the best experience which was great as well. The three pubs we stopped at we unique and fun and the walking tour part was paced well. This is such a great tour and myself and my family highly recommend it.
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Briansv2022uz
Aug 25, 2025
An experience to remember - Very informative and the beer was great. I learned about area i had taken pictures of in 2024. Very friendly and informed guide.met other great couples on the tour.
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D9796pvalexisr
Aug 22, 2025
ale and history - We enjoyed seeing Scotland in a small setting and in locally owned bars. This was actually our guide’s last tour before her graduation so it was fun to hear her love and excitement!
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From $54
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).