A Taste of The Glenlivet and the Cairngorms Private Premium Tour

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is more than a distillery visit,it is a carefully curated introduction to the landscape, stories and craftsmanship that define Speyside. With private guiding, scenic pauses and a signature Glenlivet tasting experience, this tour offers an elevated way to discover one of Scotland’s most treasured whisky regions.

A private Speyside whisky experience with a relaxed, premium feel.
Pass through Dufftown, revered as the “Malt Whisky Capital of the World”.
Pause at Craigellachie Bridge, a beautifully engineered Speyside landmark designed by Thomas Telford.
Enjoy a scenic moment beside the River Spey, the waterway that has shaped the character of the region.
Experience a 90-minute guided visit at The Glenlivet Distillery, including a curated tasting of three distinctive single malts.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Cairngorm Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Glenlivet Distillery experience price: £28.00 per person
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Over 18s only

Itinerary

Dufftown

There is a local saying – Where Rome was built on seven hills, Dufftown was built on seven stills. With the crisp, clear waters of both the River Fiddich and Dullan Water feeding a number of world-famous distilleries, it’s no surprise that this town, with a population of just over 1600, claims the title of ‘Malt Whisky Capital of the World’.
Craigellachie Bridge

15 min

Craigellachie Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge spanning the River Spey. It was designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford and built from 1812–1814. The bridge has a single span of approximately 46 metres (151 ft)
Stop 3

15 min

Whisky River

No visit to a Speyside distillery is complete without exploring the beautiful River Spey, which gives the Speyside region its name.
The Glenlivet Distillery

2 hours Admission included

Conclude your journey at The Glenlivet, the home of the original Speyside single malt. Set within the remote beauty of the Livet Valley, this immersive guided experience takes you through a working distillery where generations of craft, character and quiet determination are revealed in every stage of the process.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Maryculter House
The Chester Hotel
Ardoe House Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Malmaison Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Your driver-guide will meet you in the hotel reception area for a seamless private collection. For harbour pickups, please make your way to the designated private hire meeting point on the quayside, close to your cruise ship. Your confirmed pickup time and exact meeting location will be provided by email in advance of your tour.