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15 Best Whisky Tours & Tastings In Scotland

The trips worth raising a glass to.

The 15 Scottish whisky tours & tastings travellers book the most, gathered in one place with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Whisky Tours & Tastings In Scotland

For the bookable side of a trip to the Highlands, The Abroad Guide ranks the Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands day tour from Edinburgh. VisitScotland keeps the official listings. Scotch Whisky Association covers the seasonal details.

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting - The Glass-and-Marble Vault: Why This Room Changes the Whole Mood
Edinburgh, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky - The Old Town Walk: Stories That Match the Streets
Edinburgh, Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Underground Vaults & Ghost Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

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Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience - Your flavour quiz: the tour’s secret sauce
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Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience

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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky - Tasting Time: Picking a Dram (or Irn Bru)
Edinburgh, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

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4.The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

Guided Scotch intro beside Edinburgh Castle. Learn whisky regions, nose aromas, taste a dram, and take home a crystal tumbler.

★ 4.5

“Amazing! A spectacular recreation of whisky history – both educational and entertaining. The attention to detail was outstanding, and the storytelling really brought the journey of whisky to life. From its origins to modern-day production, every part was thoughtfully presented. A must-visit for whisky lovers and history buffs alike!”

1,578 reviews50 minutes (approx.)From $35.10by The Scotch Whisky Experience

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Grassmarket: pubs, views, and your first serious Scottish bite
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour - The Lounge and your welcome cocktail: where the story starts
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

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6.Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

Tour Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh: gin and single malt whisky production, guided tastings, and a welcome cocktail, all in about 1 hour.

★ 4.6

“The tour was really interesting, our guide was knowledgeable and excited to share all sort of information and answer questions. Holyrood Distillery's approach to making spirits is extremely interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.”

982 reviews1 hourFrom $36by Holyrood Distillery

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Glasgow: Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting - Old Pumphouse Dockside Story: start with Queen’s Dock context
Food & Drink, Glasgow, Glasgow Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Glasgow: Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission - Following the River Tay Toward Pitlochry: Towns, Not Just Views
Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

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8.Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Hermitage forest walk, Pitlochry break, and Dewar’s whisky tasting included.

★ 5.0

“Shea was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and a bonus that she was actually from the area and could share prrsonal accounts and stories. The tour of some of the highlands was fantastic and very beautiful. It was only a day tour so we didn't get too far, but it was a nice intro…”

641 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $80.08by Rabbies Trail Burners

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting - Dunkeld: River Tay cathedral town stop, with time to breathe
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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

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9.From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

9.5-hour Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Black Linn Falls walk, Pitlochry and Queen’s View, plus Dewar’s whisky tasting.

★ 4.8

“Very well organised and coordinated. The guide, Lizzie, was extremely knowledgeable and kept the entire group enthralled and entertained. History, culture, nature and to top it all whisky, were all included in a well spent day. strongly recommended.”

628 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $63by Rabbie's Small Group Tours

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting - Who will enjoy this most in Edinburgh?
Afternoon Tea & Gin Experiences, Edinburgh, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour - Meeting Point, Timing, and How to Plan Your Day
Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

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11.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

Scotland from Edinburgh in 12 hours: Loch Ness cruise option, Hermitage waterfall walk, Glencoe views, whisky dram, and fish and chips.

★ 4.9

“Very nice experience, starting the day with a beautiful morning walk and exploring the beautiful scenery of the highlands. Richard our guide had endless knowledge about the Scottish history which was a treat to listen to. All in all a great experience!”

393 reviewsFrom $101by Experience Scotland's Wild

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Edinburgh: Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery - Presentation time: how your guide explains gin
Afternoon Tea & Gin Experiences, Edinburgh, Food & Drink, Guided, Tour Reviews, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh: Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery

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12.Edinburgh: Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery

Guided gin tasting at Edinburgh’s 56 North Distillery: South Loch gins, copper stills, expert-led notes, and a final cocktail in 1.5 hours.

★ 4.8

“Gary guided us through an in-depth, fun, and wonderful journey of distilling gin and the attention to detail that goes into creating and appreciating gin. Would recommend for non-gin lovers and gon lovers alike.”

332 reviewsFrom $26by 56 North Distillery

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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience - Dewar’s Aberfeldy: whisky and chocolate that teaches without lecturing
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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

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13.Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

Full-day small-group whisky tour from Edinburgh with Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, Highland views, and lunch. Tastings cost extra.

★ 4.8

“Great. The whisky trip to the Abelfeldy and Glenturret Distilleries was fantastic. Our driver and guide, Andrew was excellent.”

305 reviews10 hoursFrom $80by Timberbush Tours

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From Edinburgh: Discovering Malt Whisky Day Tour with Entry - Meeting at Edinburgh Bus Station: The Easy Start You Want
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From Edinburgh: Discovering Malt Whisky Day Tour with Entry

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14.From Edinburgh: Discovering Malt Whisky Day Tour with Entry

9-hour day trip from Edinburgh to Glengoyne and Deanston with tastings, Loch Lomond views, and Stirling Castle photos.

★ 4.7

“Our driver Graeme was amazing, telling us incredible and funny stuff as we were driving from one stop to another. Whole trip was really great, enjoyable, full of diverse experiences. Thank you very much!”

298 reviews9 hoursFrom $95by Rabbie's Small Group Tours

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - Dunkeld on the River Tay: a small-town stretch break
Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies Tours, Loch Ness & Highlands Tours, Tour Reviews, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

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15.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

Spanish guided day tour from Edinburgh to Stirling, the Highlands’ waterfalls, Queen’s View, Loch Tay walks, and Blair Athol whisky.

★ 5.0

“Jonny was our guide on this excursion, and he was incredible! He took us to tons of places and did everything in Spanish. He recommended an incredible restaurant with traditional food, and it was amazing! Highly recommended and one of the best tours we've taken!”

297 reviewsFrom $76by Tierras Altas Escocia

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