Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Pubs

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Private Walking Tour Of Edinburgh’s Pubs

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Pubs

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Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Pubs

Outside Scott's of Rose Street, 202 Rose St , Edinburgh , United Kingdom

$652 { Per Group of Two }

Overview

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Pubs Experience

Explore the vibrant pub culture of Edinburgh's Rose Street and enjoy three wee drams or pints at traditional taverns.

Details

Pubs have been a cornerstone of Scottish society for centuries, serving as default venues for every occasion. Rose Street, a narrow traffic-free stone stretch running parallel to the main thoroughfare, is Edinburgh's drinking heartland. Every pub in Rose Street has a tale to tell, from the bizarre and macabre to the curious. It is also famed in local lore for its drinking game – the Rose Street Challenge – in which pub-goers are dared to take a wee dram at every bar.
On your Tour of Edinburgh's Historic Pubs, swerve the mediocre and over-hyped to seek out pubs with authentic character. Your tour guide - a local expert - will take you to three of the best pubs on Rose Street, where you will enjoy a pour of whiskey or a pint at each stop.
Perchance you'll enjoy a tipple at The Abbotsford Bar, built-in 1902, and is famed for its eye-catching centerpiece island bay crafted from dark-brown Spanish mahogany, divided into small serving ports by intricately carved railings. Another curious haunt, Milnes of Rose Street, has been a popular poetic pit stop with generations of quill-wielding Scottish writers since 1910. With its mind-boggling array of whiskeys, Scotts is the oldest drinking establishment on the block, pouring its first pint in 1790 - when George III was on the throne.
No matter where you choose to pop into, each Rose Street pub will have a rich story to share with you.

Duration: 3 hours