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Distillery Tours in Edinburgh: 15 That Live Up to the Photographs

22 tours  ·  from $38

The good ones book out weeks ahead. Below are 15 distillery tours in Edinburgh worth getting into the diary early, what each covers and where they differ.

Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Haggis, whisky, and the Scottish food lesson
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

1.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Carlos, Nichola, Craig, Nyssa, Joanne, and Madge combine haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish with stories about the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and local food traditions.

“Fun day in old town Edinburgh. Food was super tasty and our guide, Joanne, was so fun! I liked the variety of places chosen”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting - What happens inside the distillery
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

2.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Best value

At Holyrood Distillery, you get a one-hour guided look at whisky and gin production, followed by several tastings. Guides such as Diego, Brice, Chris, and Neil are known for clear, friendly presentations. The tour covers Holyrood’s experimental approach, with a bar and shop waiting at the end.

“Not very interesting quite far from old town.the distillery itself is quite small and as the group was small it got even more boring”

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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle, Scotland’s royal stronghold
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

3.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with about 12 people, visiting Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. Your driver-guide may be Angela, Keith, Alan, Paul, or another local guide. Expect Scottish stories, scenic roads, a short Loch Lomond walk, and whisky tasting, with admission fees and food extra.

“This was such a great day trip out of the city center that really allows you to experience beautiful picturesque Scotland. Keith was a great guide and story teller that had the right balance of sharing knowledge, humor and quiet time. I would definitely take another tour with this company with Keith as a guide!”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town - Four drams, four Scottish regions
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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

4.90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Meet at John's Coffee House in Parliament Square for a 90-minute tasting in The Lost Close, an underground Old Town venue. A guide such as Mark, Dan, Haley, or Nicky introduces four whiskies from Scotland's main regions, explains how they are made, and shows you how to taste them. Intermediate and high-end options are also available.

“My husband and I loved this experience! Neither of us are that into whiskey, but we wanted to experience authentic Scottish whiskey, and we enjoyed Dan's explanations and humor. The group we were with was good fun as well. The setting in a basement made the experience feel a bit more historical and dramatic. Highly recommend!”

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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience - Dewar’s Aberfeldy and the whisky-making story
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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

5.Ultimate Whisky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Expect guided tours, optional tastings, Highland views, a lunch stop, and lively commentary from guides such as Ash, Adam, Mark, and Graham. Distillery admissions and samples cost extra, so budget accordingly.

“Perfect whisky trip with possibilities to taste and see a bit of Scotland. Special thanks to Andrew T. - great tour guide with a lot of knowledge and humor.”

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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs for scenery and lunch
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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

6.Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide to Glengoyne and Deanston distilleries. You’ll learn how whisky is made, taste two drams at each stop, pause for lunch near Loch Lomond, and return by evening. Guides such as Alistair, Alex, and Stephen are known for adding Scottish history and humor along the way.

“It was a fantastic trip. Dave, our guide was informative and humorous without being overbearing. The two trips to the distilleries were fabulous, with informative guides and great tasting! I was pleased to take a couple of bottles home to enjoy. The trip to Loch lomond was excellent, and the pub pleasant and the food was good. Overall, it was the highlight of my trip to Edinburgh and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.”

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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour - South Queensferry and the Forth bridges
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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

7.The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 10 hours touring the Highlands from Edinburgh, with photo time at South Queensferry, a guided Dewar’s Aberfeldy visit, lunch in Aberfeldy, and a tasting at Glenturret. A driver-guide such as Gary, Morag, or Connor provides Scottish stories along the way. Distillery admission costs extra.

“We were late by 1/2 hour. Our ticket said 8;:45 when it started at 8:15 am. We made the whole bus late.”

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Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills - A friendly start with gin and tonic
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Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

8.Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

At Sip Antics in Edinburgh, you’ll taste three gins, choose botanicals, and distill a 500ml bottle on your own mini copper still. Neil or Gary guides the small class through gin styles, recipe design, and bottling. You’ll also enjoy a gin and tonic on arrival, a cocktail during distillation, and a wax-sealed bottle to take home.

“What an experience, Neil is an absolute legend! He explained the intricacies so well and still allowed individual interpretation. Would highly recommend this and the small size of the group just added to the fun!”

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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery - Rosslyn Chapel: carvings, mystery, and a short visit
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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

9.Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave Edinburgh with a driver-guide such as Alistair, Lorna, Adam, or Eric for Rosslyn Chapel’s carved interior, Melrose’s abbey town and a Glenkinchie whisky tour. You get live commentary, countryside photo stops, and round-trip transport in a group of up to 32. Entry fees, lunch, and whisky tasting cost extra.

“Martin was an excellent driver and commentator, quite knowledgeable. Found the stop for lunch at Melrose too rushed, by time we got our food we had to leave.”

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4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Day three: Islay’s famous southern distilleries
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4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

10.4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,520

Travel from Edinburgh to Islay in a small group of up to 16, with three nights in Bowmore, ferry crossings, and tastings at Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, and Laphroaig. Guides such as Moray, Jamie, Stefan, and Murray are praised for their humor, local insight, and careful timing.

“This was well worth the cost to have all the details taken care of in advance. Moray was a great guide, and the quantity/variety/pace of the experiences at the various distilleries (and the Whisky Vault) was pretty perfect. (But when they tell you you need dinner reservations in Bowmore, you really do - even for 1.)”

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Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min - Learning how to taste whisky
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Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 90min

11.Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 90min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern for a 90-minute tasting in The Lost Close, an underground space beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll sample five whiskies from five Scottish regions while learning about whisky making, local history, and the characters behind the industry. Guides such as Mark, Eleanor, Dan, Nicky, and Sara are known for lively, personal instruction.

“Eleanor was a great host - very knowledgeable about Single Malt Scotch, how it's made, the regions of Scotland. The Vault was a very atmospheric venue and the very small group worked well. Eleanor tailored the tasting to our likes but also introduced new Whiskeys and Whiskeys we would never buy or, in some cases, find. Definitely recommended.”

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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh - Transport, meeting point, and the long-day rhythm
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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

12.Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Edinburgh in a small 8-seater minibus with a guide such as Pete, Perry, Chris, or Aila. Visit Stirling Castle, walk near Loch Lomond, tour Glengoyne Distillery, and see the Kelpies. The day lasts about 9.5 hours, with castle and whisky fees paid separately.

“Excellent tour!! Driver Aila, she was absolutely amazing!! Very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining!!!!”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery 'Journey to Whisky' Tour & Tasting - Why Beginners Often Get More From This Tour
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery ‘Journey to Whisky’ Tour & Tasting

13.Holyrood Distillery ‘Journey to Whisky’ Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $43

At Holyrood Distillery, an expert guide such as Brice, Dave, Dan, Connor, Henry, or Finn leads you through whisky production in a historic Edinburgh distillery. You taste four drams at different stages, from new make spirit to mature whisky, and learn how ingredients and barrels shape the final flavor.

“Finn was a wealth of information. We loved learning about whiskey. I took what I learned and applied it as I sampled other whiskeys around town.”

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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More - Haggis, neeps and tatties: the essential Scottish plate
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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

14.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465

Start at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a private three-hour walk through central Edinburgh. Your guide introduces haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky, with city sights including Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument along the way. Nicola and Skye are among the guides who lead this experience.

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass - Learning the story behind Love Gin
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Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass

15.Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $41

Spend about an hour in an Edinburgh underground vault learning how Eden Mill makes Love Gin, tasting three cocktails, and mixing one yourself. Hosts including Andre, Olivia, Robert, and Isaac lead the session for groups of up to 10. Local macarons and marshmallows add a sweet pairing.

“This was a great experience with very personal service. Our guide was so knowledgeable and a very interesting gentleman. The venue was beautiful and it was very enjoyable, don’t miss!”

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