Sip your way around Edinburgh’s old town with a whisky lover, tasting a few of the finest malt whiskies and learning a bit about how they're made.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Be matched to a knowledgeable local guide based on your interests and personality
Join a local connoisseur to taste four unique whiskies in Edinburgh
Take a walk through the old town and hear about the city’s whisky history
Visit a whisky cellar and a neighborhood pub during your tour

Full description

Join a local host and taste your way around the whisky regions of Scotland, without leaving Edinburgh. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. On this 3-hour activity you’ll sip a few of the finest single malts and blended Scotches. Discover the best of traditional methods and new, small batch producers. Visit a whisky cellar and a neighborhood pub that’s loved by locals. Sample a few wee drams – from peaty to oaky, and single malts to blended Scotch whiskies. Go with your host to discover the places that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique. Get some insider recommendations on the most authentic places to eat and drink on the rest of your trip.

Includes

Private, personalised 3-hour experience with a local host
Walking tour
4 whisky tastings

Additional food and drinks
Tickets to attractions
Transportation (can be arranged at additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

Know before you go

This experience is for those aged 21 and over only
The local operator will contact you within 24 hours of booking to find out more about your interests so you can be matched with a like-minded local host
Your local host will communicate with you directly to develop an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place. The itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to see and do. The host may also suggest adjustments or new routes if they feel that there is something you might enjoy, or perhaps if the weather has an impact on your itinerary

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 7 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
4.3/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.7/5

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We spent a wonderful 3 hours with our guide, Doug, on a walking tour tasting whisky in Edinburgh. Doug gave us an immersion class in Scotch whiskey and threw in some Scottish history along the way. He made our journey enjoyable any relatable. We were so glad to get to know Doug and experience the things he loves about Edinburgh. We highly recommend booking him for any Edinburgh adventure.

September 23, 2021

It was everything we expected, Stuart took us to experienced three different Pubs with a great explanation of the city and whisky items. Stuart was very friendly and we had a great 3 hours sharing with him. I do recommend this tour.

May 28, 2019

Very nice. Very personal and therefore individual.

Thanks to Dough for the nice three hours and the great locations as well as the presentation and entertainment.

September 9, 2018

Edinburgh: Scottish Whisky Experience with a Local

Edinburgh: Scottish Whisky Experience with a Local

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Very nice. Very personal and therefore individual.