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Highland Lochs, Glens, and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

4.7 / 5

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    Highland Lochs, Glens, and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

    4.7

    163 reviews

    From $65.95 per person

    Explore the history, legends, and magical tales of the Scottish Highlands on a small group tour to the lochs and glens. Stop off and taste Scotland’s national drink at a whisky distillery, and drive through scenic Perthshire.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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    Duration 9.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Go to Dunkeld and see the waterfalls of the Hermitage
    • See Britain's tallest tree
    • Tour the Highland village of Pitlochry
    • Stop at The Queen's View at Loch Tummel
    • Taste a wee dram of Scotland's national drink at Dewar's World of Whisky
    • See stunning Loch Tay
    Full description
    Enjoy a full-day tour of the Scottish Heartlands departing Edinburgh and traveling in small groups for a more intimate experience. You will take a scenic drive through Perthshire, looking at the lochs and glens of the Highlands. Cross the Forth Road Bridge, passing one of Scotland's great engineering wonders, and continue into the Kingdom of Fife. Pass Loch Leven Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. You will also pass Perth, before crossing the Highland Boundary Fault line. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, on the banks of the River Tay, visit the cathedral town of Dunkeld and the Hermitage, to take a fantastic woodland walk up to the Black Linn Falls. Stop at the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, and visit the great shops and restaurants, or take a stroll down towards Loch Faskally. See the unmistakable peak of Schiehallion, and beyond to the mountains of Glencoe. Continue alongside Loch Tummel, and head past the spectacular 16th-Century Castle Menzies towards the town of Aberfeldy and Dewars Whisky Distillery. After enjoying a dram of the "water of life", the tour returns to the lowlands and back to Edinburgh at approximately 6:30 PM.
    Includes
    • Transportation
    • Driver/guide
    • Lunch
    • Refreshments
    • Entry fee to Dewars World of Whisky
    Covid-19 precautions

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

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Meeting point

    Rabbie's Cafe, 6 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG

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    Important information

    Know before you go

    • Dewars World Of Whisky is closed every Sunday from November through to April and occasionally at other times. The tour will divert to visit Glenturret or Blair Athol Distillery during this period
    • Minimum age to participate is 5 years
    • You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 163 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.5/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    An amazing trip with an oustanding guide. Grant made this trip, he gave us so much information about the areas we visited such as Dunkeld Cathedral, The Hermitage, Queens View pitlochry and the finale Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery. Grant's music selection, jokes, and general wit and charm where outstanding, the experience was incredible.

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    August 25, 2021

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    Anonymous – United Kingdom Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    THIS TOUR WAS EXCEPTIONAL! Reasonably priced. Highly recommend it. Our tour guide Jim Scott was great. Hilarious guy. Could've sat in the bus for 9,5h and do nothing and it still would've been great. He told us lots of interesting stories and facts, played music, gave tips and recommendations (where to eat, drink, what to visit) and they all were spot on. The day passed quickly, but we didn't feel rushed. Sights were beautiful. The nature there really is something to see. Whether it rains or shines, it's beautiful. Dewar's distillery was also really great experience. Interesting, informative and the tasting (especially from the cask) was eye-opening. Loved everything about the tour! Gladly would go again.

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    March 14, 2020

    Tuuli – Estonia Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Great tour

    Our guide was the “wee” Pete, according to him. He was knowlegeble and with a great sense of humor. The tour included many destinations to show the beauty of the Highland. Unfortunately it did not consider the possibility of traffic which we encountered, thus shorten our time in some of the destinations. However, all the stops we went were beautiful and worth seeing. Again, Pete was great, he provided tons of information along the way and answered to some of our specific questions. I can tell he was doing his best to make our experience wonderful. Thank you Pete. I suggest that perhaps remove one of the stops in this tour to give other stops more time to improve the quality of the visit. I felt a bit rushed except the whisky tour.

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    July 23, 2018

    Nancy – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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