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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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1.Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

Guided Scotch whisky tour in Edinburgh’s famous vault with a tutored dram, blending lessons, and regional tasting from Speyside to Islay for $33.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Our guide, Victoria, was excellent and very knowledgeable. All staff in the shop were very friendly and helpful in the advice offered.”

5,213 reviews50 - 75 minutesFrom $33by The Scotch Whisky Experience

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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
Edinburgh, Tour Reviews, Whisky Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience

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3.Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience

Johnnie Walker’s Journey of Flavour on Edinburgh’s Princes Street mixes interactive storytelling, a flavour quiz, and 3 personalised cocktails in 90 minutes.

★ 4.8

“Loved how interactive it was! And our guide was fantastic! I’m sorry I have forgotten her name but she was a red head! My boyfriend loved it as we were celebrating his 35 birthday!”

1,670 reviewsFrom $40by Johnnie Walker Princes Street

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

Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

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5.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

Taste haggis, neeps & tatties, cake, cheese, a secret dish, and Lowland Scotch on a 3-hour small-group Old Town walk.

★ 5.0

“Nichola was very knowledgeable and helpful. Had a great understanding of the history of Scottish foods and preparation. Tour moved at a good pace allowing time to enjoy the dishes and have some conversation.”

1,172 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $134.81by Secret Food Tours

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour - The Lounge and your welcome cocktail: where the story starts
Afternoon Tea & Gin Experiences, Edinburgh, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

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 excellent. The guide was very personable and her narration was excellent. I learned quite a bit about the process and really enjoyed the gin sample! So much so, that I bought some. And thank you for getting a cab for us. I will definitely recommend your tour to friends who are coming…”

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

“There was a bit of walking involved, however worth all the views. Alex was an amazing guide and made a long day fly by. He was witty and knowledgeable, we enjoyed every minute of the tour. He also made a side dip for us to be able to see some Highland Cows, which added to…”

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
Edinburgh, Food & Drink, Loch Ness & Highlands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whisky Tours & Tastings

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

“It was a great tour: not a lot of people on the bus, spectacular walks and not very long trips in between. Thanks to Sean, who brightened up our trip with funny stories about the places we passed. After an excursion to Dewar's distillery, I can tell by the smell that whiskey is being produced…”

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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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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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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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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