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Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

5.0 (3 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

About this activity

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer.

Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry:

1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best distillery tour in the Lowland region and one of the best in the country.

2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form.

3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour.

Taste your way through our beautiful city, while learning the history and entertaining tales from local experts who know their whisky.

Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.

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At a glance

Duration
7–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Whiskywheels Tours

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tickets for Glenkinchie's distillery tour and tasting
  • Included: Tickets for Holyrood distillery's tour and tasting
  • Included: Booking for the Malt Whisky Society for lunch and tasting

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Tasting at the Malt Whisky Society - optional per whisky

Itinerary

  1. Glenkinchie Distillery

    2 hours Admission included

    Whisky tour and tasting with local expert at Glenkinchie distillery. The home of Johnnie Walker's spirit for over 100 years.

  2. Holyrood Distillery

    2 hours Admission included

    Distillery tour and tasting at Scotland's newest distillery. New methods and new direction from Edinburgh's new king.

  3. Stop 3

    2 hours Admission included

    The world's best independent bottler. They do great food too. Voted the best whisky bar in the world.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Outside Malones or contact for accommodation pickup

End point

  • Outside Malones or contact for accommodation pickup

Pickup points

  • The Scotsman Hotel
  • Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
  • Albany Hotel
  • W Edinburgh
  • Turnhouse Airport
  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
  • House of Gods
  • Malmaison Edinburgh City
  • ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
  • The New Town Hotel
  • Fraser Suites Edinburgh

and 71 more pickup points

We can pick you up. Let us know where you are and we can organise a pickup.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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