--- title: 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 1302 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 172 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 3 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/4-day-islay-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Explore Islay through distillery visits, whisky tastings and a warehouse experience in a small shared group of up to sixteen. Return ferries, guided minibus transport, breakfast and alcoholic drinks are included; lunch and dinner cost extra. 4.98 from 172 reviews at €1302 per person for 96h. ## Overview PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This tour takes you to the island of Islay, a Scottish island paradise, with stunning scenery, ancient history, traditional culture and home to some Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries, many of which you will have the opportunity to visit. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Minibus transport (max 16 guests) • Return Ferries to/from Islay • Services of a professional tour guide • Lagavulin Warehouse Experience • Tour and tastings at Ardbeg • Tour and exclusive tasting at Laphroaig • Tour and tasting Bruichladdich • Tour and exclusive tasting at Kilchoman • Cask Tasting at Bunnahabhain • 3 nights B&B accommodation at The Bowmore House or Island Bear ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check in inside the Caffe Nero - Max 16 people: shared group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast - Age 18+: minimum age to join - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €1302 per person for the 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh option; other options up to €1659 - Duration: 96h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 172 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Scottish Routes Limited - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh | €1302 / person (for 2+ people) | English | B&B Twin - two single beds | | 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour | €1302 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double - 1 bed for 2 people | | Single Room - 1 person | €1659 / person | English | Single Room | ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Driver/guide - Breakfast - Transport in a Mercedes Minibus - Small-group tour (max 16 people) ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Check in inside the Caffe Nero Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeUQBaoXHh0gR2xisBknRHo8 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 26** | €1302 | 4 days | 4.98 (172) | shared, max 16 | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge](/uk/edinburgh/tours/scotch-whisky-tasting-stories-bespoke-whisky-lounge/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.94 (1008) | shared | | [Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/port-of-leith-distillery-tour-and-tasting/?format=md) | €30 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (1445) | shared | Ranked #3 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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