Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized

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About this activity

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about the different whiskey distilleries in the city, and impart some of the Scottish traditions and witticisms surrounding the tipple with you. You’ll sample amber liquid from various whiskey regions in the country and learn to distinguish between the different notes.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: City Unscripted

Ages: Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking experience
Included: 4 whisky tastings per person
Included: 3 hours with a host
Included: Private and personalised experience
Included: Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks in addition to those included above
Not included: Tickets to any attractions
Not included: Transportation costs
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

City Art Centre

Passing by

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

Passing by

Visit a traditional whiskey cellar, like Glenkinchie, which was founded in 1825, and learn about the distillation process

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Edinburgh Old Town

Passing by

Stroll through the Old Town and learn a little about the city’s whiskey history from your host

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Stop 4

Passing by

Visit a locally-loved neighborhood pub and sample more Scotch - have a dram at the Sheep Heid Inn, one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Thomas Chalmers Statue

Passing by

Stroll through historical parts of the city like George Street

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local Host who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Your Local Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Your Local host may also suggest adjustments or new routes if they feel that there is something just around the corner that you may enjoy, or perhaps if the weather affects your itinerary.
Although you will see well known pubs, markets and stores, your Local Host will also help you to discover the places, things and stories that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique.