Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour
Overview
Embark on a journey through time & heritage, from old to new within the heart of Edinburgh, home to many of the UK’s oldest drinking establishments, with local pubs (or ‘locals’) at the heart of communities all over the city. The city’s Rose Street is one of the most famous streets in Scotland, and for good reason – this intimate and friendly lane has played host to many great people over the years. Its pubs are still alive today with great stories, great beers and amazing food.
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 (up to three drinks included).
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- One single-shot pour of whisky or pint at each pub (up to 3 pubs)
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Food and additional drinks
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout experience
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
202 Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 4AZ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calton Hill
Edinburgh EH7 5BN, UK
Finish point will be outside the Calton Hill Stairs. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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Edinburgh
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rose Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- One single-shot pour of whisky or pint at each pub (up to 3 pubs).
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
- Food and additional drinks.
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point.
- Transportation throughout experience.
- Gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- One single-shot pour of whisky or pint at each pub (up to 3 pubs)
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Food and additional drinks
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout experience
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
