Edinburgh Whiskey Tour: Sip and Learn in Old Town

Embark on a private and personalized Scotch tour in Edinburgh with a local expert. Explore the city’s whiskey distilleries, sample various whiskies, and learn about Scottish traditions and witticisms surrounding the tipple.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City Art Centre - Join your host, a self-proclaimed whiskey connoisseur, and sample some of the finest Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh - pop into Arcade Bar, a relaxed bar dedicated to haggis and whiskey with an extensive malt list
  • Glenkinchie Distillery - Visit a traditional whiskey cellar, like Glenkinchie, which was founded in 1825, and…
What's Included
  • Enjoy 4 exclusive whisky tastings per person
  • Experience a scenic walking tour
  • Benefit from a private and personalized experience
  • Convenient hotel meet-up (upon request for central locations)
  • Spend 3 enriching hours with a knowledgeable host
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks in addition to those included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Join a fellow whiskey enthusiast, one of our hosts, as you wander through Edinburgh’s Old Town, savoring the famous beverage. Your host will enlighten you about the various whiskey distilleries scattered across the city, sharing the charm of Scottish traditions and humor associated with this drink. You’ll get the chance to savor whiskies from different…

Location
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh
Saint Andrew Square
Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Keith_b
Oct 8, 2025
We did a private whisky... - We did a private whisky tour with Brian and we had a great tour of Ediburgh. Went to a distillery, a few pubs and sampled various whiskies. Would highly recommend Brian for any tour he has.
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Steve_t
Sep 22, 2025
This was such a fun time!... - This was such a fun time! Of course, whisky makes things fun, but Doug was personable, engaging, and knowledgeable
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Cecille_t
Sep 15, 2025
James is the man! - James became an instant friend. He adjusted the tour to our taste and even got us to try haggis! Very knowledgeable about Edinburgh history as well. Highly recommend!
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Yuto_u
Aug 15, 2025
You can enjoy rich... - You can enjoy rich history of Scotland by walking through interesting places hidden in the city of Edinburgh. Our friend Jamie is an amazing guide for this tour, who shared with me his deep knowledge and appreciation of this town. His enthusiasm ushered me into unforgettable exploration of the culture and, of course, whiskey!
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Jill_a
Jun 19, 2025
Great "off the beaten track" - I wanted to go to places "off the beaten track" That is EXACTLY what Jill did. We went to some local pubs and got to talk with the locals. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon
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Elizabeth_w
Jan 15, 2025
Amazing Tour & Tasting! - Tanja was amazing, would HIGHLY recommend this experience. Passionate and knowledgable tour around the city of Edinburgh while tasting whiskey! My husband and I loved the experience.
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Yeonjeen
Dec 31, 2024
Great Scotch and great tour! - Our guide Doug was absolutely lovely and he really catered to our preferences. If you’re a Scotch lover or you want to venture out, this a tour you must do!
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Tricia_v
Nov 12, 2024
The Jolly Judge - I loved seeing the pubs that local people go to. I am not a whisky drinker however I wanted to experience Scottish whisky and I am so glad I did. I enjoyed all of the samples and every single pub that we stopped at. My guide, Joe, was very knowledgeable and lots of fun. He even gave me a great dinner recommendation.
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Judith_h
Nov 5, 2024
Outstanding whiskey experience - G was amazing! He gave us the tour we had hoped for! History. Stories. And a really good education in Scotch whiskey. The pace was perfect and the different pubs he took us to were nice little gems. I highly recommend him as a guide! It was definitely customized to our interests.
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Rwand01
May 12, 2024
A fun afternoon with great Whiskey - Our guide Brian was very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots. He introduced us to some whiskey we definitely would not find in the US. It was a great afternoon.
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From $128
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).