Discover Edinburgh’s best whisky experience with a guided tour and tastings at The Scotch Whisky Experience. Learn, taste, and explore Scotland’s famous whisky regions.
Most Popular★ 4.7“Maybe the best experience in Edinburgh. The guides are all amazing and the the tour in general is very well organized. You learn a lot about Scottish whisky and the tasting experience is amazing.”
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5,213 reviews50 - 75 minutesFrom $33by The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Discover Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults with this 2-hour ghost tour featuring storytelling, history, and a complimentary whisky or soft drink.
★ 4.7“Very nice tour. nicole was perfect at creating a spooky atmosphere and interacting with the group. Good mix between fun, informative and a bit of scary.”
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2,685 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Mercat Tours
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Discover Edinburgh’s whisky culture with a storytelling tour featuring four single malts from different regions, guided by engaging experts for an authentic experience.
★ 4.9“our tour guide Ellena was great. happy to answer our questions. great folk tales and fiddle performance. would recommend this tour. Hot Toddy easy to find and centrally located.”
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2,451 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Little Fish Tours
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Discover Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience with a guided tour, tastings, and collection viewing—perfect for newcomers and whisky enthusiasts alike.
★ 4.5“Didn’t care for way info was presented . Light and noise bothering. Plus hard to understand the person delivering info.”
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1,578 reviews50 minutes (approx.)From $35.10by The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Experience Edinburgh’s first modern distillery with a guided tour, tastings of award-winning gin and whisky, and learn the craft behind these spirits.
★ 4.6“The tour was really interesting, our guide was knowledgeable and excited to share all sort of information and answer questions. Holyrood Distillery's approach to making spirits is extremely interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.”
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982 reviews1 hourFrom $36by Holyrood Distillery
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Discover Edinburgh’s whisky scene with this engaging 2-hour tasting tour, featuring four single malts, storytelling, and a cozy bespoke lounge experience.
★ 5.0“Outstanding event. Host was charming, knowledgeable and. Interesting. The two hours flew by! I especially appreciated that I could have wine rather than whiskey as we were participating for my husband.”
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972 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.96by Little Fish Tours
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Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands and enjoy a whiskey tasting with this small-group tour from Edinburgh, featuring iconic views, charming villages, and a distillery visit.
★ 5.0“Shea was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and a bonus that she was actually from the area and could share prrsonal accounts and stories. The tour of some of the highlands was fantastic and very beautiful. It was only a day tour so we…”
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641 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $80.08by Rabbies Trail Burners
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Discover Scotland's Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring stunning scenery, historic towns, and whisky tasting—all in one memorable trip.
★ 4.8“We had an amazing day exploring the Scottish Highlands with our guide, Keiran. His commentary was engaging, full of fascinating history and trivia, and he made excellent recommendations for places to eat and shop. The whiskey tasting at Aberfeldy was a highlight, as was the…”
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628 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $63by Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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Discover Holyrood Distillery’s whisky and gin tour in Edinburgh, featuring tastings, expert guides, and a behind-the-scenes look at innovative spirits.
★ 5.0“It was an interesting experience. My husband enjoyed very much the testing part. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions.”
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533 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $37.45by Holyrood Distillery
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Discover Edinburgh’s underground vaults with this whisky tasting tour, featuring expert guides, region-specific drams, and authentic Scottish stories.
★ 4.7“Not only was the whiskey a decent range but historical information that went alongside it was fascinating”
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474 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $53by 1A PSQ Ltd
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Experience the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with a full-day tour covering Loch Ness, Glencoe, waterfalls, whisky tasting, and traditional fish & chips.
★ 4.9“I recently had the pleasure of joining the Loch Ness, Scenic Walk & Glencoe Tour led by Karen, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, Karen made the journey engaging, informative, and incredibly fun. The scenery was absolutely stunning. Glencoe’s dramatic…”
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393 reviewsFrom $101by Experience Scotland's Wild
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Discover Scotland’s highlights on this small-group tour from Edinburgh, visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and a whisky distillery for an authentic experience.
★ 5.0“Wonderful small group tour with a very friendly witty knowledgeable guide Angela who kept us entertained engaged and informed”
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386 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $95.66by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd
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Discover Edinburgh’s underground whisky experience. Taste regional drams, learn Scottish history, and explore a hidden vault in the Old Town for just under $11.
★ 5.0“Had such a great experience. our host was incredibly lovely (she'd only been doing it for a few weeks), and was a great storyteller. Would 100% recommend this to people looking to learn the basics about whisky.”
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350 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.46by The Lost Close - Events & Experiences
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Explore Scotland’s whisky heritage on this full-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, visiting two historic distilleries with tastings, scenic views, and local charm.
★ 4.8“This was an amazing day and Ewan made it so much fun and he was very informative!!”
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305 reviews10 hoursFrom $80by Timberbush Tours
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Explore Scotland's water of life on a full-day whisky tour from Edinburgh, visiting iconic distilleries, tasting premium malts, and enjoying scenic views.
★ 4.7“We enjoyed both Glengoyne and Deanston. Thomas at Deanston was an amusing companion and a guide and our visit there was a really interesting experience, he made sure he did not repeat anything we already heard at Glengoyne, so we sure recommend visiting both distilleries!…”
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298 reviews9 hoursFrom $95by Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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