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15 Whisky Tours in Inverness to Build a Day Around

23 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 whisky tours in Inverness justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

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

1.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

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

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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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland - The folklore and Inverness connection
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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

2.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery in Inverness, a guide explains how whisky and beer are made, along with local folklore and brewing history. You taste new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer in a group of up to 15. Guide Richard has been praised for clear, detailed explanations, though the tour is conducted in English.

“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”

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Clan Tour - of Speyside Distilleries - Glenfarclas: the best choice for a full distillery tour
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Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

3.Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel from Inverness in a small group of up to eight with a kilted Highland guide such as George, Sarah, or Alistair. Visit Speyside distilleries, see the 1717 bridge at Carrbridge, and watch coopers rebuild whisky casks. Tastings, tours, food, and entry fees cost extra, and weekend closures can affect the route.

“My husband and I spent a rainy day traveling to three Speyside whisky distilleries and a cooperage—and what a great day it was! George is a funny and knowledgeable guide, creating camaraderie among our small group as we traveled the countryside. And his kilt! I highly recommend Clan Tours for great fun, great whisky, and a personal touch!”

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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery - Local Private Tour - Leaving Inverness in the morning
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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

4.Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel north from Inverness with a kilted guide such as Stuart, Robbie, Craig, Drew, or Bill. You’ll see the Iron Age Carn Liath Broch, watch Dunrobin’s excellent falconry display, stop in Dornoch, and sample Glenmorangie whisky. Private transport, hotel pickup in Inverness, and a full day of local stories are included, but meals, castle entry, and tastings cost extra.

“Absolutely loved the tour. Craig was informative and fun. He did a fantastic job talking us through a whiskey tasting and had the whole van laughing with jokes. The tour is not too long and you come back to Inverness relaxed and in high spirits. Highly recommend.”

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Speyside Whisky Tour - Tours, tastings, and the Speyside Cooperage
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Speyside Whisky Tour

5.Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Set out from Inverness with David of Scenic Routes for a private eight to ten-hour Speyside whisky day. Choose your distilleries, tastings, lunch stop, and extra sights. Possible stops include Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Ballindalloch, and the Speyside Cooperage. Pickup, water, and shortbread are included.

“We had a fabulous tour with David. He was very nice, accommodating and fit as much into our tour as possible. We couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

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Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings - Benriach shows how casks change the final whisky
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Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

6.Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Inverness into Speyside with a private guide such as Gavin, Peter, Liam, or Doug. Taste 10 or more single malts, visit distilleries including Benromach, Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, and Glenlivet, and add the Speyside Cooperage or Macallan when available. Your guide handles the driving and can shape the day around your whisky interests.

“Liam is the best!! Had the best time and got to sample plenty of whiskey! Liam is very knowledgeable about the distilleries and the area. It was better than I could have ever imagined! This is perfect for a beginner whisky drinker or a seasoned drammer!”

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INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery - Loch Fleet and a Chance to Spot Seals
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INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery

7.INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $123

Join Avril’s Travels for a seven-hour Highland outing from Invergordon Port, limited to 14 people. You’ll visit Struie’s Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery. Castle and whisky costs are extra, and the distillery stop is for a shop visit and tasting, not a full tour.

“Relaxed, comfortable, good local info. Avril very pleasant. Dunrobin Castle inside and enormous garden fascinating. Views Grand and Dornoch an interesting oyo stop Great tour”

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Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission - How much does this day deliver for $63.03?
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Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

8.Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Spend about nine hours touring Cairngorms National Park from Inverness in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Walk near Loch Morlich, stop in Carrbridge and Aviemore, then tour and taste whisky at Tomatin Distillery. Guides such as Scott, Amy, Duncan, Gregor, and James have led memorable outings, though the exact guide and stops can vary.

“Great tour through the Cairngorms with beautiful scenery and a knowledgeable and entertaining driver. The tour at Tomatin Distillery was informative as well.”

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Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle - Struie Hill gives you the first big view
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Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

9.Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $232

From Invergordon, you’ll travel through the northern Highlands with a local guide, stopping at Struie Hill, Balblair Distillery, Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle, and Loch Fleet. Expect whisky tasting, castle gardens, falconry, scenic roads, and a flexible day shaped by cruise-ship timing. Guides such as Mike and June are known for lively storytelling.

“Our tour was amazing. We did so much in so little time and never felt rushed. I highly recommend. Tour guide was amazing”

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Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions - Tomatin: a strong first stop near Inverness
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Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

10.Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $0

Spend about 9.5 hours with a driver-guide such as Alec, Amy, Helen, or Scott, traveling from Inverness to Tomatin and Glen Moray distilleries. Tour Tomatin, taste at both stops, pause for Elgin Cathedral, and hear Scottish history along the way. The Mercedes mini-coach holds no more than 16 people.

“Shona, our driver was great! Positive, happy & lots of great stories about the area & Scottish history. She even added a few beautiful nature stops. The whisky tours & tastings were lovely as well.”

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Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - Glen Moray: a traditional first taste in Elgin
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Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

11.Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride from Inverness with a professional kilted guide such as Robbie, Craig, Bill, or Tony, visiting four Speyside distilleries. Tastings, Spey Valley views, a Glenfiddich stop, lunch at The Mash Tun, and hotel pickup are included in the day’s plan, though distillery fees and lunch cost extra.

“Great day touring the speyside distilleries with informative and fun guide Craig and eclectic group on bus. What an amazing mix of drams and distilleries - Thankyou!”

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Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries - Singleton at The Ord, a long-running Black Isle distillery
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Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

12.Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $213

From Inverness or Invergordon, George, Sarah, Bob, or Nigel may guide your small group through northern Highland whisky country. Expect distillery visits, tastings, Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Highland scenery, local history, and flexible stops. Admission fees, lunch, and some tastings are extra.

“What a great way to see the Scottish Highlands! George was a fabulous host and shared information and stories only a local could as we traveled the beautiful countryside. At his suggestion, we were even able to substitute one of the distilleries for a stop at Dunrobin Castle…so glad we did! The tour at Clynelish was amazing and we felt like VIP’s! So much better than any excursion offered from our ship and a much better price and George had us back to port with time to spare!”

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour - Struie and the Millionaires Viewpoint
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Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

13.Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend about seven hours with a small group of up to eight, traveling from Invergordon to Struie, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery. Guides such as George, Alastair, Sara, and Tom add local stories, flexible stops, and cruise-friendly timing. Castle and distillery entry cost extra.

“We had an amazing tour with Tom who was very flexible with our schedule. Loved Dunrobin Castle and the Balblair Distillery. Also a quick stop to see some highland cows. Thanks Tom”

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Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness. - Beauly, the priory, and Highland cattle
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Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

14.Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

This 4.5-hour private tour from Inverness combines Loch Ness, Beauly, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Inverness, whisky tasting at The Singleton, and Scottish gin at Great Glen Distillery. Guides including Niall, Neil, and Donald tailor the route to your group, with pickup and vehicle choices for small parties.

“Neil was absolutely fantastic! So knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Made our private tour a one of a kind!”

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Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness - Glen Moray and the road east from Inverness
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Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

15.Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $438

Spend about 10 hours with John, a Highland guide in a kilt, touring Speyside from Inverness in a private vehicle. Choose from distilleries such as Glen Moray, Glen Grant, Glenfiddich, Cardhu, Glenfarclas, and Macallan, with time for lunch, river walks, whisky shops, and gardens. One distillery admission is included, but tastings and lunch cost extra.

“Our amazing tour guide shared the secrets of the best scotch whisky and even adopted us into his clan! An unforgettable experience that is sure to impress the expert and novice whisky taster alike.”

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