Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town. A Hilarious duel of wits across three hundred years of great writing and colourful characters.
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour incorporates a dramatic script performed by two professional actors, not tour guides reading from books. The tour reaches beyond the well-known figures of Burns, Scott and Stevenson and includes some of the most colourful, literary characters who have added humour and wit throughout the ages to 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! It has since carried more than 500,000 satisfied customers on a dramatic literary trail across Edinburgh. It's regarded by many as a pioneer, and a "Must-see" cultural attraction in guide books throughout the world.
Posted By : Lindsey F
the three of us had a wonderful time, the tour was very entertaining and informative. paul and riley were both fantastic and played their characters very well. none of us drank, but we still had a great time- the tour was not as bar heavy as we had thought but this proved to be a good thing since the tour focused more on the literature and the fantastic performances by paul and riley. we learned a lot and had a great time!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 04:22:46 
Posted By : 362kurtc
We went on the tour in June 2024. Hazel and Dougal were our guides/performers and their passion for the material was very evident. The tour was well organized and covered a variety of famous and lesser known Scottish literary figures. Overall, it was a great opportunity to learn about some Scottish authors/poets, have a few pints, and see a little of Edinburgh!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 08:48:43
Posted By : L973UKhenrym
Wow. This is what you want when you come to Edinburgh; you want two talented entertainers to recite poetry to you in broad Scots with a pint in your hand. 10/10. If you're looking for a reason to book this tour, this is it. It's the antidote to the treacly, saccharine touristy stuff you find up and down the Royal Mile.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 17:18:36
Posted By : Robert_F
The actors were great. They interacted with our audience and enjoyed a drink with afterwards They worked very well together and were well-versed about the literary icons of Scotland. We even went back to the Writers Museum the next day to get more.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 12:50:32 
Posted By : jakewF7177TZ
Mike and Emma were both fantastic in their roles and as tour guides! They were each convivial and knowledgeable, making for an enthralling evening even in spite of the small group and cold weather .
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 16:48:32
Posted By : Freedom46982285203
Riley and Dougal were great guides. They were very informative but also entertaining. There were plenty of opportunities to get a drink while on the walk and bathroom breaks. It made me want to read more Scottish authors.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 15:33:19
Posted By : Camper35630642739
Very fun and informative tour with a few stops at famous pubs along the way. Riley and Dougal were highly funny, friendly, and engaging guides! You get two or three chances to get drinks and plenty of time to sip them during the performance, but if you choose to skip the drinks you will still find the tour itself altogether well worth the money and time!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 17:01:51
Posted By : Lara_D
The tour offered a new and interesting perspective on some of Scotland's most famous authors. It was great fun!
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 05:55:44
Posted By : Leanne_F
The actors did a terrific job. They really brought the literary history, and the history of Edinburgh itself, to life!
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 18:00:55
Posted By : Lisa_L
The actors were very good. We expected this to be more of a pub crawl, where we would sit and listen to the actors discuss Scottish writers, etc. Instead, we spent about 15 minutes in the first pub, not enough time to finish our drink. Rest of the time was spent standing for the performance at 2 outdoor sites.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 05:42:20
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