Highlights
There's no tour like it in Edinburgh! A walking tour specifically around the history of the coffee trade in Scotland. Begin your journey at John’s Coffee House & Tavern, originally opened in 1688 and once frequented by Enlightenment thinkers like Adam Smith and David Hume. Sip a freshly brewed cup from Edinburgh roaster Common Coffee as you explore the role of coffee houses in Scotland’s intellectual and social history. From there, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of key historic sites tied to Edinburgh’s early coffee culture, revealing how coffee arrived in Scotland and how it helped shape conversation, commerce, and community in the capital. Your tour ends with a second coffee at The Lost Close, an atmospheric underground vault hidden beneath the city and sealed for nearly 200 years after the Great Fire of 1824
About This Deal
Departure Point
- The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's Coffee House & Tavern.
Just off the Royal Mile, behind St Giles Cathedral on Parliament Square. We'll head underground from there.
Return Details
- The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's Coffee House & Tavern.
Just off the Royal Mile, behind St Giles Cathedral on Parliament Square. We'll head underground from there.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Old Town
Edinburgh
We have exclusive access to a hidden, underground space, which was once a coffee house dating back to the 18th century, used by prosecutors and pirates alike. For the second half of our tour, we'll be exploring a series of underground rooms, where we'll drink coffee and finish our tour. There are also toilets and water available here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Lost Close
The Old Town of Edinburgh has a rich history of coffee houses, we'll visit a few of the locations on a walk. For the first half of the tour, we will be outside exploring the closes and wynds, the narrow alleys of Edinbuurgh's Historic Old Town. Most of the ancient coffee houses have long since perished, through fire or changing business, and we'll be hunting these down on our adventure.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to The Lost Close, unique underground venue
- Experienced Local Guide
Redemption Instructions
Just show your ticket at the start of the tour!
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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