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The 15 Best Whisky & Gin Tours in Britain

30 tours  ·  from $25

A tasting flight in Edinburgh costs a fraction of a Highland distillery day, and both have their place. These 15 compare them on how many drams are poured, whether transport is included and what it all costs.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky - The bottle collection is the visual finale
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

1.The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,578 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

At Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience, a guide leads you through a lively replica distillery, whisky aromas, Scotland’s five producing regions, and one chosen dram. Under-18s receive Irn-Bru instead. You’ll also see a collection of more than 3,000 unopened bottles and receive a crystal tasting glass if you are an adult or concession ticket holder.

“Very cool experience! Never been on a distillery/winery/brewery tour like this before. A lot of interesting information presented in a variety of ways. You have to see for yourself. Highly recommend!”

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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

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

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

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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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge - How much value do you get for $24.96?
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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

3.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about two hours at Hot Toddy on Jeffrey Street tasting four single malt whiskies from Scotland’s main whisky regions. Guides such as Ben, Euan, Alasdair, and Angus pair whisky lessons with Scottish folklore, family tales, and humor. Alternative drinks are available, and the whisky ticket includes the tastings.

“We absolutely loved this experience. Ben—our host and the owner—was an incredible storyteller. He entertained us for two hours that flew by. Honestly, I thought a two-hour whisky talk might get a little tedious, but I was completely wrong. Ben is funny, charming, and incredibly engaging—and coming from an American, I could happily listen to that accent for even longer! I genuinely learned a few new things about whisky, and I appreciated the balance of humor and education. If we hadn’t already made dinner plans, we would’ve happily stayed afterward, trusting that part of the evening would be just as excellent as the tasting itself.”

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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail - The cinema room gives the tour its context
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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

4.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Visit Bombay Sapphire’s historic Laverstoke Mill, 15 miles from Winchester, for a 90-minute guided tour. Make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, see the botanical glasshouses, explore the Botanical Room, and learn about vapour infusion. Guides such as Naomi, Helen, Luke, and Nick have helped make the tour lively and personal.

“We had a lovely afternoon on a tour of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery. From a yummy G&T to start whilst watching a film in their super comfy cinema, learning the history of the site, to a fabulous tour with Luke and ending in the bar to sample an unusual cocktail … who knew you could mix gin with so many different things! We’re definitely coming back to do the cocktail masterclass! All the team are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend a visit.”

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission - Pitlochry for lunch and a little freedom
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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

5.Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk through the Hermitage, explore Dunkeld and Pitlochry, pause at Queen's View, and tour Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery with whisky tasting included. Guides such as Shea, Rhys, Nik, and William add local stories, music, and useful tips along the way.

“David was very entertaining and informative. His stories and history of the land was outstanding. It made the experience even better.”

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting - The Hermitage and Black Linn Falls
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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

6.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63

Spend 9.5 hours crossing Perthshire’s hills and forests with a live English-speaking guide. Walk through the Hermitage to Black Linn Falls, pause in Dunkeld and Pitlochry, admire Queen’s View over Loch Tummel, then tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery. Guides such as Duncan, Graeme, Sean, and Kylie are known for lively stories, music, and Scottish history.

“The guide was the best !! William is a gem of a person .. also the Dewar tour was really nice”

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Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm Ticket - Seeing how the spirits are made
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Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

7.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Spend 90 minutes at Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon learning how gin is made, exploring its ingredients and history, then sampling at least three house spirits before a final Gin and Tonic. The 1pm start fits neatly after Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“what an amazing time i learnt lots and my hubby got to try lots due to me not drinking cuz of driving amazing warm friendly welcome have already highly recommend to people”

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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

8.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

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

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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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour - Whisky with a clear limit
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

9.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101

Join an English-speaking guide such as Mark, Richie, Owen, Karen, or Georgie for a 12-hour Highland loop from Edinburgh. Walk to Hermitage Waterfalls, take a Cairngorms drive, visit Loch Ness, sample one whisky dram, pass through Glencoe, and look for Highland cows. The van holds up to eight people, but the Loch Ness cruise and meals cost extra.

“Amazing day. Lovely and friendly guide, Richie. A must-do.”

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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

10.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

11.90min 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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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness - Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie
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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

12.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Inverness to the Moray Coast in a small group, stopping at Findhorn Beach, Bow Fiddle Rock, Cullen, wildlife sites, Strathisla Distillery, and Carrbridge. Guides such as Karen, Sonia, Amber, Willie, and Iain are known for local stories, music, and friendly help. The whisky stop may be informal, and tastings cost extra.

“Amber made it all such a wonderful experience. Her up beat attitude and knowledge really made the trip!”

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

13.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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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - Dunkeld and the River Tay
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

14.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight, with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonny, Ruth, or Javi. Walk through The Hermitage, see Queen’s View and Loch Tay, stop in Dunkeld and Stirling, photograph the Kelpies, and visit Blair Athol Distillery. Lunch is not included, and Stirling Castle is viewed only from outside.

“Excellent tour. Very good service and a recommendable way to get to know the Scottish Highlands. Very good service and predisposition from Jonny. We have learned a lot about Scotland with him and he has given us very good recommendations. Thank you.”

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Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery - Starting with the story of gin and Hensol Castle
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Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

15.Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At Hensol Castle Distillery in Pontyclun, you’ll spend 90 minutes with a guide such as Hugo learning gin’s story, exploring more than 50 botanicals by touch, taste, and smell, sampling three gins, and choosing a complimentary gin and tonic. The tour is in English, limited to 18 people, and ends at the distillery bar.

“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”

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