Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors"

4.515625 out of 5 stars
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4.515625 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors"
4.515625 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.515625 out of 5 stars
64 reviews

Join Clart and McBrain, on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, performed by professional actors.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Christine – Canada

While it was acted, it had a lovely natural feel to it. The evening was relaxed, but still informative. We enjoyed both actors very much.

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Natalie – United States

absolutely fabulous and learned so much! highly recommend!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a theatrical presentation of Edinburgh's literary heritage
  • Uncover the history of Edinburgh's many famous writers, including Sir Walter Scott
  • Learn about contemporary Scottish literature, like Harry Potter and Inspector Rebus

Full description

You will venture through Edinburgh's Old and New Town's led by the intrepid duo: Clart and the intellectual McBrain, who will take you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the city's wynds (narrow paths), courtyards, and pubs.
Enjoy their hilarious duel of wits as they narrate the stories of Edinburgh's pubs and famous Scottish writers, from Sir Walter Scott to Robert Louis Stevenson right up to the present day addressing the writers of Harry Potter and Rebus.
As you stop in each pub for a drink, become immersed in a lively dialogue, spanning approximately 300 years of Scottish literary history. The award winning Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour was the first literary tour to be launched in Edinburgh in 1996.
It is regarded by many as a pioneer in its field and is performed by professional actors, not academics or tour guides. It represents great value for money and has a very high entertainment factor.

Includes

  • 2-hour award-winning dramatic dialogue with two professional actors across a few hand-picked Edinburgh taverns
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet at Grassmarket, outside the Beehive Inn.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Rain gear
  • Student card

Know before you go

  • Scottish Licensing law dictates that customers under 18 years of age are not allowed to enter the pubs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 64 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.6/5
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Christine – CanadaMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
While it was acted, it had a lovely natural feel to it. The evening was relaxed, but still informative. We enjoyed both actors very much.
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Natalie – United StatesMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
absolutely fabulous and learned so much! highly recommend!
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Jamie – United StatesApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour with Mike and his counterpart Blake(I think I can't remember for sure) we wonderful they worked so well together they had great knowledge and you could tell loved sharing the knowledge. It was a cold night but definitely worth it

Product ID: 25871

Activity provider:The Scottish Literary Tour Trust Ltd

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