Britain · DISTILLERY TOURS IN EDINBURGH
The 11 best distillery tours in Edinburgh you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 9.5 hours exploring Highland Perthshire by minibus, with stops in Dunkeld, the Hermitage, Pitlochry, and Queen’s View before a guided Dewar’s whisky tasting. Guides such as Jim, Duncan, Kylie, and Graeme add Scottish stories, music, and humor along the way.
“Kieran was an absolute wealth of info and his music selection was outstanding. Made this trip all the better”
Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Georgie, Mark, Owen, or Richie. Expect a long but scenic day with Hermitage Waterfalls, a whisky dram, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highland cows, and optional boat cruise.
“Fabulous!! Saw so much in 1 (long) day The format is fast paced but still comfortable, with adequate but not lengthy stops. Our group were very friendly & changed around seats as needed. Very comfortable vehicle. What made the tour so memorable were the amazing guides. Andrew, the guide trainer extraordinaire & Harris, his trusty sidekick & apprentice. We’re both still in awe of how much fun & laughter, not to mention scenery, we packed into our one day. Well done”
Travel by small-group bus from Edinburgh to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Expect whisky-making tours, optional tastings, a chocolate pairing at Aberfeldy, Highland scenery, and lively commentary from guides such as Adam, Ash, Mark, and Graham.
“We had an incredible day with Adam as our guide, whom made os feel right at home with his knowledge, and memorable bad jokes. Him wearing a kilt for the entire day only made the experience feel more authentic.”
Spend nine hours with Highland Explorer Tours visiting the Kelpies, Glenturret Distillery, Dunkeld, and Hermitage forest. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Steve, Laura, or Paul, handles the stories and roads. Optional audio guides are available in six languages, and the whisky tour may cost extra.
“It is a whisky tour so the whisky part should not be able additional charge.”
Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide, visiting Lindores Abbey, Glenlivet, Cardhu, Dalwhinnie, and the Speyside Cooperage. Stay two nights in Grantown-on-Spey, taste regional malts, and enjoy Cairngorms scenery, Pitlochry, Dunkeld, and the Firth of Forth bridges.
“This was our first tour of Scotland. As seasoned travellers, we consider this to be one of the best small tours we have ever undertaken. We visited Dalwhinnie, Benromach, Cardhu & The Glenlivet distilleries - all interesting and unique in their own way. The B&B accomodation in Grantown on Spey was of the highest standard. The mini-bus was modern and comfortable and the scenery absolutely mind-blowing. Above all, making this a real enjoyable tour was our very excellent Driver Ewan M of 'Rabbies' Tours; Ewan went out of his way to delight and impress us with his personal touch and his fountain of Scottish knowledge. This tour surpassed all expectations…”
Travel from Edinburgh Old Town with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Luis to Stirling, a whisky distillery, St Andrews, and South Queensferry. You’ll have time for Stirling’s royal sights, a whisky tasting, medieval ruins, golf history, and Forth Bridge views during this 10-hour outing.
“Excelente la excursión, la organización de los tiempos pero por sobre todas las cosas la excelente predisposición, dedicación y atención de Luis, hizo que cada momento de la excursión sea interesante con sus explicaciones y musicalizacion de los viajes.”
Follow an English-speaking Rabbie’s driver-guide from Edinburgh to Islay in a Mercedes minicoach. Visit Bowmore, Kilchoman, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and more, with three nights in Bowmore and ferry crossings included. Expect small-group travel, long scenic drives, and plenty of peat smoke.
“It was a wonderful experience and our tourguide Mac was the best driver, storyteller (fairytail as well as history wise) and guide we could ever have been thinking of! We had a perfect nice group and mix from all over the world countries which had a lot of fun and talks together. The guided Whisky-Tasting and Tours were well organized and very funny/interesting! Mac - wish you all the best - you are an example for all Scottisch, very proud of his roots, funny and deserve/protect the countryside with your own effort ! It couldn‘t be any better we loved having you as our host! Slantje, Ralf & Richard”
At Glenkinchie Distillery in Tranent, an English-speaking guide leads you through a sensory tour of the working stillhouse, local heritage, and Johnnie Walker connection. Taste three whiskies and a small cocktail, with guides such as Kirsty and John W bringing the story to life.
“Very educational. Very very entertaining. Even more friend who has been on multiple whiskey tours learned a lot. We will recommend to friends”
Travel from Edinburgh Old Town to Stirling, St Andrews, and a whisky distillery with an Italian-speaking guide. See Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument from outside or pay to enter the castle, explore St Andrews Cathedral and the Old Course, then learn how whisky is made and enjoy a sample.
“Il tour molto bello paesaggi e posti meravigliosi, la guida parlava pianissimo e anche se sollecita non ha alzato la voce per non disturbare gli altri, sterile nelle spiegazioni”
Spend 12 hours with The Hairy Coo, traveling from Edinburgh to Deanston Distillery, Glencoe, Fort Augustus on Loch Ness, the Commando Memorial, and Pitlochry. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Craig or Paul S-10 provides stories, while you add the optional £15.50 distillery tour on the day.
“Paul S-10 was a super guide!!! He was entertaining and very knowledgeable about the history!!!!! Loved everything ed he shared his life with us and why he loves doing what he does!! Couldn’t find a better guide!!!!!”
Leave Edinburgh with an English-speaking Hairy Coo driver-guide for a 6.5-hour coach trip through Stirling and the Trossachs. Visit Deanston Distillery, pause at Loch Katrine, meet Highland cattle, and photograph the Forth Bridges. The whisky tour is optional and costs extra.
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