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The 15 Best Whisky Distillery Tours in Scotland

68 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Speyside, Islay and a surprising number within a bus ride of Edinburgh. These 15 compare tasting flights, warehouse visits and transport, which matters more here than anywhere else on the site.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky - Scotland’s five whisky regions in one short lesson
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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 the Scotch Whisky Experience beside Edinburgh Castle, a guide leads you through a replica distillery with projections, explains Scotland’s five whisky regions, and introduces whisky aromas before one tasting. Adults receive a crystal glass, while under-18s get Irn Bru. Guides have included Fiona, Basil, Stewart, Ella, and Eric.

“Very cool experience! Never been on a distillery/winery/brewery tour like this before. A lot of interesting information presented in a variety of ways. You have to see for yourself. Highly recommend!”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Food culture reaches beyond the Old Town
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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 from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, tasting haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Joanne, Craig, and Madge add food history, folklore, and practical city tips. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Top taste of Edinburgh along with a GREAT history lesson. Should do at beginning of trip get insight on how the rest of visit could benefit from knowing best places to see visit and EAT. Nessa had a fun vibe and upbeat presentation”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge - How the two-hour tasting unfolds
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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. Guides such as Ben, Euan, Alasdair, Max, and Koffe combine whisky lessons with folklore, family tales, humor, and music. Non-whisky drink alternatives are available, and the tour ends where it began.

“Great afternoon, our Host gave an excellent coverage of the regions and stories of Scotland, well worth the afternoon with 4 Tasting from from different whiskies”

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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail - The cinema room sets the stage
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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

4.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, explore the Glasshouses and Botanical Room, and learn about Bombay Sapphire’s vapour infusion process with a host such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen. The visit ends with cocktail options and takes about 90 minutes.

“Enjoyed our tour with Nick. Lovely old buildings, interesting history. Was worth the drive. Appreciated the G&T on arrival!”

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission - Walking beside the River Braan at the Hermitage
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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

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

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

Ride from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Shea, Rhys, or William. Walk through the Hermitage, explore Pitlochry, pause at Queen’s View, and tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery with whisky tasting included. Expect a full 10-hour day with scenic drives and light walking.

“Wonderful day in the Scottish Highlands. Rhys was an excellent guide, and his love and knowledge of the subject matter really came through. Quaint villages, towering forests, stunning waterfalls, and gorgeous scenery made for a fantastic day...topped off by a visit to a whisky distillery. Highly recommend!”

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting - Starting in Edinburgh and crossing the Forth
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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

6.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63

Leave Edinburgh by minibus for Dunkeld, the Hermitage woodland walk, Black Linn Falls, Pitlochry, Queen’s View, and Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Duncan, Alex, or Kylie, adds Scottish stories, music, and practical help throughout the day. The tour includes transport, distillery entry, and whisky tasting.

“Our guide , Ally was a great guy. He explained almost everything on the tour locations and even about the Scottish history. I could recommend everyone to join this tour who will come to Edinburgh.”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting - Inside the one-hour tour
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

7.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

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

Spend about an hour inside Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery, where a guide such as Diego, Brice, or Courtney explains whisky and gin production, experimental methods, and the distillery’s young single malt. Taste several spirits, including gin and whisky, then browse the bar and shop. The small group can hold up to 22 people.

“It was interesting to see the process. The goods were creative in the way that the distillery made so many variations with the base product. David was a friendly and informative guide.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour - The Hermitage waterfall walk starts the day well
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

8.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101

Travel in a small group of up to eight from Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide such as Richie, Owen, Karen, Mark, or Georgie. Walk to Hermitage Waterfalls, visit a whisky distillery for one dram, pass through Cairngorms National Park, stop at Loch Ness, see Glencoe, and finish with Scottish fish and chips. The day is scenic, social, and very long.

“So many wonderful things to say about our guide Karen! She was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and provided some extra little bonus stops for photo ops. The day is long but it was such a lovely time, it almost seemed like it went by so fast. Beautiful views! I highly recommend all the way around!!”

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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

9.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 a guide such as Angela, Keith, Alan, or Paul. Visit Stirling Castle, walk to a viewpoint over Loch Lomond, explore Aberfoyle and the Trossachs, then finish with whisky at Glengoyne Distillery. The average group is about 12 people, with a maximum of 16.

“We loved our travels with David. We got to see so many things on our trip beyond the highlights, like the Kelpies & some Highland hairy coos! Our travel mates were spectacular! We learned so much Scottish history thanks to our guide. We are grateful.”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town - Four whiskies, four ways to understand Scotland
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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

10.90min 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 lesson beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town. Your guide introduces four regional drams, explains how Scotch is made, and shares stories of the city and its whisky traditions. Guides such as Mark, Dan, Haley, and Eleanor are praised for warmth and clear storytelling. Intermediate and high-end tastings are also available.

“Knowledgeable hostess, most entertaining and seemed to provide tastings fir the different bookings depending in their tastes - excellent!”

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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness - Findhorn Beach and the open Moray shore
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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

11.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

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

Spend about 11.5 hours on the Moray Coast with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at Findhorn Beach, Bow Fiddle Rock, Cullen, coastal wildlife sites, Strathisla Distillery, and Carrbridge. The route may include Spey Bay and Aberlour instead of Troup Head. Small groups usually reach 16 people, though a larger bus may sometimes operate.

“We loved the hike around the coast to see the nesting birds and farm critters. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE!!”

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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience - Leaving Edinburgh for the Highland roads
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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

12.Ultimate Whisky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to 14 people to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery. You’ll learn how Scotch is made, add whisky tastings for an extra fee, stop for lunch in Aberfeldy, and cross the Highlands with commentary from guides such as Ash, Adam, Mark, and Graham.

“Very nice trip. Our guide Mark was amazing.Such an interesting person and professional as well.”

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - Dunkeld offers a riverside pause
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

13.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

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

Travel from Edinburgh in a group of up to eight with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Ruth or Jonny. The day combines forest walks, Loch Tay, Queen’s View, Stirling, the Kelpies, and Blair Athol Distillery. You will see Stirling Castle from outside, buy your own lunch, and return to Edinburgh in the same vehicle.

“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 - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: the useful pause
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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

14.Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

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

Spend about nine hours with Rabbie’s Trail Burners, traveling from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Glengoyne and Deanston distilleries. You will hear Scottish history from an English-speaking guide, taste single malts, stop for lunch near Loch Lomond, and return to the city by evening. The tour is for adults aged 18 and over.

“Loved the whole experience of this. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and entertaining as he drove us around. We also really enjoyed the guides at the distilleries, as someone who doesn’t even like whiskey, I was entertained all day.”

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McConnell's Distillery Experience with Tasting - Seeing the distilling process in the A-Wing
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McConnell’s Distillery Experience with Tasting

15.McConnell’s Distillery Experience with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Tour McConnell’s Distillery in Belfast’s former Crumlin Road Gaol with an expert host such as Sam or Gerald. In about an hour, you’ll hear the story of the 1776 Belfast brand, see the distilling setup, and taste a welcome drink, five-year whisky, Sherry Cask whisky, and new make spirit. The visit ends near the bar and shop.

“Awesome tour with a guide Gerald who not only knew his Whisky but also knows people. Recommended this to any one.”

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