• Language:EnglishEn
  • Currency:USD  (US$)
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Help
  • Log in
Skip to content
  • United Kingdom
  • Things to do in Edinburgh
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
Guided tour

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

4.7  / 5
1517 reviews
Activity provider:The Scotch Whisky Experience
photo-gallery
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Add to wishlist
Guided tour

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

Activity provider:The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.7  / 5
1517 reviews
Likely to sell out

From US$ 25.62 per person

Likely to sell out
Eco-certified
This activity, attraction, or activity provider has been certified eco-friendly by a third-party agency. GetYourGuide works with organizations from all over the world to bring you tours and activities that support sustainable practices.

Enjoy a guided tour and tasting in one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. Discover the art of blending and the secrets of single malt whisky across our 5 whisky-producing regions.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 50 - 75 minutes
Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Scots Gaelic, Swedish
Wheelchair accessible
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the production of Scotch whisky
  • Discover the different aromas from the five whisky-producing regions
  • Enjoy a tutored dram experience in our famous Scotch whisky collection
Full description

Take a guided whisky tour and learn the story of Scotland’s most famous product. Visit one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky, with almost 3,500 individual bottles. Begin your tour with the story of the production and maturation process of single malt Scotch whisky. Then enjoy a sensory journey across Scotland, including an introduction to the five Scotch whisky-producing regions and an insight into their unique aromas and characteristics. Next, discover the art of blending, in the Blenders' Sample Room, learning the secrets of how the world-famous blends are created. Enjoy the chance to explore "one of the seven wonders of the Scotch whisky world", the glass vault containing one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky (guests under 18 years of age will be given Irn Bru, a Scottish soft drink). Take home your crystal tasting glass as a souvenir. When you select the Gold Tour option, after enjoying a full guided Silver Tour, you'll then compare and contrast four regional single malts, while relaxing in the McIntyre Gallery. Assisted by experienced guides, and provided with tasting notes, you'll be able to sip like a true connoisseur.

Includes
  • Fully guided tour in English with audio guides available in 20 different languages
  • Whisky tasting or soft drink option
  • Gift of a crystal tasting glass for visitors over 18 years of age
  • Tasting tray of 4 additional single malt Scotch whiskies (if Gold Tour option is selected)

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

The Scotch Whisky Experience is located at the top of The Royal Mile, beside Edinburgh Castle. The closest car parking facility is the NCP car park on Castle Terrace.

Open in Google Maps ⟶
Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • Scotland has a "Challenge 25" policy, so you must bring official photo ID to prove that you are over 18 years of age to be allowed to taste whisky.
Likely to sell out

From US$ 25.62 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
  • Give this as a gift

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1517 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

Great tour! We got the Gold Package so we were able to taste all of the regal whisky option and Ty was so nice as people wo know nothing about whisky in general. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Willing to answer all of our questions and. Roy up size was nice I.Everyone was extremely nice and he loudly during the hole experience! Then there as a bar after the tour that we got additional drinks at for a price of course but was still Leo!

Read more

September 24, 2023

B
Brittany – United StatesVerified booking

Helpful?

A very interesting and informative tour about the history of Whisky making in Scotland. Our guide, Alex, was really good and clearly knows his stuff! Great to get to try two different Whisky samples and lovely that you get to keep your glass as a memento. Good value for money too.

Read more

September 20, 2023

L
Lynsey – United KingdomVerified booking

Helpful?

Michael was a wonderful guide, explaining the whisky making process in great detail. He was more than happy to answer all and any questions. Would recommend the Scotch Whisky Experience to anyone visiting Edinburgh, even those with ‘supposed’ existing knowledge.

Read more

September 14, 2023

L
Lee – AustraliaVerified booking

Helpful?

Product ID: 223509

  • United Kingdom
  • Things to do in Edinburgh
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience

Top Attractions in Edinburgh

  • 1The Edinburgh Dungeon
  • 2Edinburgh Airport
  • 3Holyrood Distillery Visitor Centre & Shop
  • 4Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • 5Royal Mile, Edinburgh
  • 6Edinburgh Castle
  • 7St. Giles' Cathedral
  • 8Linlithgow Palace
  • 9Holyrood Palace
  • 10Greyfriars Church
  • 11Scott Monument
  • 12Edinburgh Vaults
  • 13Blackness Castle
  • 14Scottish Parliament Building
  • 15National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
  • 16Midhope Castle
  • 17Rosslyn Chapel
  • 18Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
  • 19Greyfriars Bobby Statue
  • 20Burns Monument, Britain

Things to Do in Edinburgh

  • 1Edinburgh Activities
  • 2Edinburgh Tours
  • 3Edinburgh Sightseeing
  • 4Edinburgh Culture & history
  • 5Edinburgh Architecture
  • 6Edinburgh Summer activities
  • 7Edinburgh Guided tours
  • 8Edinburgh Walking tours
  • 9Edinburgh Outdoor activities
  • 10Edinburgh Eco-certified
  • 11Edinburgh For first-time visitors
  • 12Edinburgh Night tours
  • 13Edinburgh Castle & palace tours
  • 14Edinburgh Day trips
  • 15Edinburgh Day trips
  • 16Edinburgh Nature & adventure
  • 17Edinburgh Autumn activities
  • 18Edinburgh Exploring the Scottish Highlands
  • 19Edinburgh Rainy-day activities
  • 20Edinburgh Halloween activities

Cities in Scotland

  • 1Glasgow
  • 2Inverness
  • 3Queensferry
  • 4Balloch
  • 5John o' Groats
  • 6St Andrews
  • 7Aberdeen
  • 8Portree
  • 9Stirling
  • 10Oban
  • 11Aberfeldy
  • 12Pitlochry
  • 13Glencoe
  • 14Fort Augustus
  • 15Dalwhinnie, Scotland
  • 16Ballinluig
  • 17Killiecrankie
  • 18Craigellachie, Scotland

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Venice
  • Dubai
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Budapest
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Reykjavik
  • Vienna
  • Edinburgh
  • Krakow
  • Marrakech
  • Madrid

Popular on GetYourGuide

  • Rome Culture & history
  • Paris Architecture
  • Rome Tours
  • Krakow Bus & minivan tours
  • Paris Theme & amusement parks
  • Reykjavik Bus & minivan tours
  • London Entry tickets
  • Venice Airport transfers
  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Paris Bus & minivan tours
  • Dubai Audio guides
  • Marrakech Bus & minivan tours
  • Florence Culture & history
  • Paris Audio guides
  • Rome Airport transfers
  • London Culture & history
  • Paris Tours
  • Paris Entry tickets
  • London Bus & minivan tours

Popular Attractions

  • Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Prague Castle
  • Alcázar of Seville
  • Seville Cathedral
  • 9/11 Memorial, NYC
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Edge
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Pompeii
  • Underground Naples
  • Pantheon, Rome
  • Louvre Museum
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Empire State Building
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Magazine
  • Travel Guides
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Sofort
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2023 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn