Private Highland Whisky, Chocolate & Scenic Tour from Edinburgh

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Enjoy a private tour combining Scotch whisky, Highland scenery and a whisky and chocolate pairing at Queen’s View. Travel in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class with your own driver-guide, visit two Highland distilleries and enjoy selected Scotch whiskies paired with chocolates from the Highland Chocolatier. With a flexible itinerary and a tour exclusively for your group, you can enjoy the day at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Saltire Executive Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private Driver Guide
Included: Agreed meeting point pick up and drop off
Included: Private transportation in a Mercedes V Class or BMW 7 series
Included: Whisky and chocolate pairing at Queens View

Not included

Not included: Optional distillery tour or tasting - per distillery
Not included: Meals: Lunch and other food or drinks not specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Queensferry Crossing

15 min

Begin your journey north with a stop to enjoy views of the three iconic bridges spanning the Firth of Forth. Take in the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing, with time for photographs before continuing into the Scottish countryside.
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Visit Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, home of Aberfeldy Single Malt and part of the story of Dewar’s Scotch whisky. Guests can explore the visitor centre and shop, or choose to book a distillery tour or tasting, subject to availability. Distillery tours and tastings are not included in the tour price and must be booked separately.
Pitlochry

one hour

Enjoy some free time in the Highland town of Pitlochry, with time for lunch and the opportunity to explore the town’s independent shops and local attractions before continuing your journey.
Queen's View

one hour

Enjoy the views from Queen’s View, one of Scotland’s best-known viewpoints overlooking Loch Tummel and the surrounding Highland landscape. While taking in the scenery, enjoy a private tasting of selected Scotch whiskies paired with chocolates from the Highland Chocolatier. Your driver-guide will talk you through the whiskies and pairings, giving you time to relax and enjoy this special part of the tour.
Blair Athol Distillery

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Visit Blair Athol Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries and home of Blair Athol Single Malt Scotch whisky. Guests can explore the visitor centre and shop, or choose to book a distillery tour or tasting, subject to availability. Distillery tours and tastings are not included in the tour price and must be booked separately.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet your driver-guide outside the main entrance of the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. Please be ready 10 minutes before the agreed departure time.

End point

Meet your driver-guide outside the main entrance of the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. Please be ready 10 minutes before the agreed departure time.

Pickup points

Westfield
Ocean Mist Leith
West Coates Mansion
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
The Resident Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
Turnhouse Airport
Destiny Student - Burnet Point
Old Waverly

and 159 more pickup points

Your driver-guide will meet you at your confirmed pickup location at the agreed time. For hotel pickups, please be ready in the hotel reception area. Cruise ship passengers will be met at the agreed port pickup point. We will contact you if there are any unexpected delays on the day of your tour.