Edinburgh: Old Town Beer Walking Tour and Tasting
ID: GYG120247-175615
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover how beer built Edinburgh’s skyline and bottom line over the last 800 years with pit stops along the way to enjoy tutored tastings of Scotland’s best beers.
Enjoy a unique walking tour of Edinburgh's historic Old Town tracing the history of the city through beer from the 1100's right through today's vibrant craft beer scene.
Setting off from the Royal Mile, you'll discover how Edinburgh grew to become the most important city in the world for brewing and how beer money shaped the city's development. You'll hear stories of rivalry, global expansion, politics, geography and science.
Along the way you'll stop at Edinburgh best beer bars for tutored tastings of Scotland's award winning beers. You'll also be introduced to the raw ingredients and science of brewing and the expert guides will help you discover flavours you'll love.
This tour is for history lovers or beer lovers who'd like to discover the authentic story of Edinburgh's development and experience the exciting local craft beer scene.
Tours are limited to 12 people so that your expert local guides can answer all your questions and help you discover your new favourite drink.
You'll be entertained, informed and refreshed!
Highlights
- Learn how Scotland became the largest exporter of bottled beer in the world
- See the impact beer money had on the city's architecture
- Taste great beers from across Scotland
- Visit Edinburgh's best beer bars
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Dietary requirements should be advised in advance
• Beer can only be served to guests aged 18 and over
• Venues are required to check ID for anyone who appears under 25 years old
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the tour start.
Meet your guide on the pavement outside City Chambers, your guide will be holding a yellow umbrella.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
