7 Distillery Tours in Inverness to Build a Day Around

1.Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Travel from Inverness through Speyside and the Cairngorms with a Rabbie’s driver-guide, stopping in Carrbridge, at Loch Morlich, and in Aviemore before a guided Tomatin Distillery tour and whisky tasting. Expect a small-group minibus, scenic walks, free time, and flexible storytelling.

“It was a great mix of places and as described. Relaxed pace and perfect combo, and Emily squeezed in a bonus visit to the Clava Cairns also. She was informative and friendly and helpful throughout the day. A great tour”

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2.The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Spend a full day tracing Scotland’s past, from Culloden’s Jacobite battlefield and 4,000-year-old Clava Cairns to Fort George and Cardhu whisky distillery. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, history, and Highland scenery, with attraction entry and lunch extra.

“Liall filled in as guide. It was his first time leading this tour and he was fabulous!!! He shared the knowledge he had about the sites while connecting those events with todays world. His love and pride of Scotland, and it’s history, were evident. We would strongly encourage others to take this trip. We wish we had been able to spend more time at Culloden; less time could be spent at Fort George. Liall, brilliant job!!”

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3.Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

From Invergordon, explore Cawdor Castle, Bronze Age Clava Cairns, Dores Beach on Loch Ness, and Inverness before a Glen Ord Distillery visit. English-speaking guides such as Fiona, Willie, and Marita lead the day. Bring rain gear and cash, since meals and attraction fees cost extra.

“Our driver Willie was very informative and funny. We loved the Cawdor castle and the visiting the Cain stones”

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4.Ultimate Speyside Whisky Experience Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $77

Travel from Inverness to Cardhu and Benromach distilleries, with a stop at the Speyside Cooperage and lunch in Elgin. Optional tastings include two Cardhu whiskies and three Benromach whiskies. Guides such as Will and Tonks bring whisky and local stories to the drive.

“Cardhu distillery was pro. Benromach distillery was poorly organized with experience lower than could’ve been.”

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5.Craigs Luxury Speyside Private Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours Top rated

Craig drives your private group from Inverness through Cairngorms National Park into Speyside. Choose up to four distilleries, including Glenfiddich and Glenfarclas, add tastings or a working tour, and stop for lunch or sights along the way.

“A wonderful day out visiting whisky distilleries in Speyside. Craig is a true professional, he suggested an itinerary prior to us finalising the booking providing suggestions based on his expert knowledge of the area. Once the itinerary was completed, he booked ahead for all activities including a working distillery tour at Glenfarclas, highly recommended. He booked at a wonderful quant pub for lunch which was delicious. An absolutely fantastic day out. Kind regards, Glenda and Gary.”

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6.Outlander Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $271

Join Gordon of Storyteller Tours for a small-group day through the Highlands. Visit the Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Ruthven Barracks, Tomatin Distillery, and the Highland Folk Museum, with seasonal substitutes when the museum closes from October to April.

“Gordon was awesome. Very knowledgeable about Scotland and its history. Highly recommend taking his tour.”

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7.Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $68

Leave Inverness for Speyside in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Tour Cairn Distillery, sample whisky, eat in a local village, visit Tomintoul and The Whisky Castle, then return through Glenlivet with an English-speaking guide.

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