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The 15 Best Whisky Tours & Distillery Visits in Scotland

35 tours  ·  from $25 a head

A tasting flight on the Royal Mile and a warehouse walk in Speyside are different days out at different prices. These 15 are compared on how many drams you get, whether transport is included and how far you travel for it.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky - Choosing and tasting your single dram
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,578 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

At 354 Castlehill beside Edinburgh Castle, your guide leads you through a replica distillery, explains whisky aromas, regions, and production, then offers one selected Scotch dram. Under-18 visitors receive Irn Bru. Allow about an hour for the multimedia tour, tasting, and crystal glass gift.

“This is a must! Interactively presented story of the development of whiskey, suitable for all. The combination of storytelling and technology was great. As a whiskey fan, I enjoyed every minute of the experience.”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Grassmarket gives the route a strong opening
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, or Madge. Taste haggis with neeps and tatties, Cullen skink, Scottish cheese, cakes, scones, a secret dish, and Lowland single-malt whisky. Expect history, folklore, uphill streets, and a maximum group size of 10.

“Nichola was awesome. We ran into some timing issues and she just kept going. She was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with.”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge - FAQ
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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

3.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about two hours at Hot Toddy on Jeffrey Street tasting four single malt Scotch whiskies from Scotland’s main whisky regions. Your English-speaking host may be Ben, Euan, Alasdair, Max, or another member of the storytelling team. Expect a cozy lounge, whisky-making insight, Scottish folklore, and drink alternatives on request.

“Angus!! Amazing guide great stories! Go Birds!🤘🏻🤘🏻 Great story telling and explanation of what whiskeys are and why there are labeled and named the way they are.”

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission - The Hermitage and the River Braan
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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about 10 hours touring Scotland’s Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Walk through The Hermitage, explore Dunkeld and Pitlochry, pause at Queen’s View, then tour and taste whisky at Dewar’s Aberfeldy. Guides such as Shea, Rhys, Simon, and Ally bring local stories, music, and flexible stops to the scenic drive.

“Russell was an amazing guide, storyteller and driver! He also had a great music selection. He was kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. The views were amazing with a couple easy walks. The whiskey tour was educating and valuable even for non-whiskey drinkers. The side trip for the hairy coos was appreciated!”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting - The first taste gets the group settled
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

5.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Spend about an hour at Holyrood Distillery with a guide such as Diego, Brice, Chris, or Neil. See the whisky and gin operation, hear how this young distillery experiments with flavor, and taste several products in a friendly, compact tour. Finish at the tasting bar and shop.

“Courtney was very informative. It’s a relatively new distillery and a small one. The distillery tour and tasting experience was great. Seems like there is a lot of innovation there so the company has a lot of potential.”

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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle, Scotland’s royal stronghold
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

6.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach with about 12 people. Visit Stirling Castle, walk to a Loch Lomond viewpoint, explore Aberfoyle and the Trossachs, then tour and taste whisky at Glengoyne Distillery. Guides such as Angela, Keith, Alan, and Paul add local stories, humor, and flexibility.

“Loved the castle. Wish we could have had more time there. Thought all fees were included, as they have been with other cruises. The description was not thorough enough. Did not realize there was a hike by a loch. The tour bus was very dated.”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town - What the 90 minutes actually feels like
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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

7.90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern for a 90-minute whisky tasting in The Lost Close, an underground Old Town venue. A guide such as Mark, Dan, Haley, or Eleanor explains whisky making, regional styles, and tasting technique while you sample four drams. Intermediate and high-end options are also available.

“Great setting, patter & whiskey tasting for a beginner. 4 interesting whiskeys from different regions tried and explained”

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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness - Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie
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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

8.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Inverness at 8 a.m. for an 11.5-hour trip along the Moray Coast. Walk at Findhorn, see Bow Fiddle Rock, explore Cullen, look for seabirds or seals, visit Strathisla Distillery, and finish at Carrbridge. Guides such as Karen, Sonia, Amber, Willie, and Iain are known for local stories, music, and good humor.

“Our tour guide was amazing and very personable! She made it very interesting with her vast knowledge of the area. The views were breathtaking!”

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - The Hermitage starts the day with trees and water
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

9.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Travel from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonny, Ruth, or Javi on a small-group day through central Scotland. Walk to The Hermitage waterfall, pause at Queen’s View and Loch Tay, see Stirling Castle from outside, visit The Kelpies, and tour Blair Athol Distillery. Lunch is not included.

“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”

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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh - Glengoyne: a traditional distillery with a strong first act
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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

10.Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Glengoyne and Deanston distilleries, with four whisky drams, a Loch Lomond stop, and time for lunch. Your English-speaking guide may be Duncan, Alistair, Alex, or another Rabbie’s host. Expect scenic roads, whisky lessons, and a long day out of town.

“Great experience! Highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Duncan, was fantastic. Distillery tour with Arthur was so educational and enjoyable. My husband is fairly knowledgeable and Arthur taught him a few things.”

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Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery - Three South Loch gins, served with premium mixers
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Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

11.Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Visit 56 North in Edinburgh for a 60 to 75 minute South Loch Gin session hosted by a gin team member. You’ll start with a G&T, learn how botanicals become gin, taste three South Loch gins with premium mixers, and finish with a gin cocktail topped with bubbly. Guides may include Neil or Hamish.

“This was an awesome experience. My husband and I aren't gin people, but everyone made the afternoon super fun and I learned a lot! 100% worth it for an afternoon in Edinburgh! Great food to snack on afterwards!”

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Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh for the giant Kelpies
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Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

12.Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $90

Spend about nine hours with Highland Explorer Tours, leaving central Edinburgh at 8:15 am for the Kelpies, Highland scenery, Glenturret Distillery, the Hermitage woodland walk, and Dunkeld Cathedral. Guides such as Dusty, Louise, Cliff, Duncan, and Callum are praised for lively stories. Distillery entry, tastings, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Beautiful landscapes so enjoy the ride and history lesson from Alistair! The Highland Coos were awesome! Tranquil sceanery and waterfall on the journey. The Kelpes we magnificent! Great places to eat on the journey as well. Highly recommend this Tour.”

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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour - South Queensferry and the Forth Bridges
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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

13.The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave Edinburgh at 8:45 am for a small-group Highland day out. Stop at the Forth Bridges, tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret distilleries, taste Scotch, and enjoy free time in Aberfeldy. Guides such as Gary, Morag, Martin, and Ronnie are praised for lively Scottish history and whisky stories. Distillery fees cost extra.

“Was a great experience. We had a nice day with Mary as our tour guide. Seem a lot of the country side and great visits to both distilleries. Only issue was the space in the bus with a group of tall Dutch guys. But Mary also solved that for us!”

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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery - Rosslyn Chapel and its crowded stonework
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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

14.Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave Edinburgh with a driver-guide such as Alistair, Eric, or Jillian for Rosslyn Chapel’s stone carvings, Melrose’s abbey ruins and lunch stop, and a guided whisky visit at Glenkinchie. The small-group tour carries up to 32 people, includes live commentary and round-trip transport, but attraction tickets, food, and the optional whisky tasting cost extra.

“Martin was an excellent driver and commentator, quite knowledgeable. Found the stop for lunch at Melrose too rushed, by time we got our food we had to leave.”

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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Loch Lomond: beautiful water, limited time
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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

15.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel from central Edinburgh in a small air-conditioned minivan, with a driver-guide such as Paul, Jamie, Dave, or Steven B. Visit a whisky distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in one long day. Castle and distillery entry cost extra, and the Loch Lomond stop can vary with traffic and timing.

“Steve B. Was incredible! Had such a phenomenal tour and saw great things but what really made this tour perfect was the guide. Steve B. Was able to explain history better than any video book or site I tried before the trip. Highly recommend”

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