--- title: 4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 1264 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 84 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 9 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-including-admissions-from-edinburgh/ --- # 4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Explore Islay through tours and tastings at four whisky distilleries. Ferry crossings, guided mini-coach transport and three nights of en-suite accommodation are included; the trip is adults only, with shared living spaces and bedroom doors that do not lock. 4.92 from 84 reviews at €1264 per person for 96h. ## Overview *Tour cost includes Tours & Tasting at 4 Whisky Distilleries (other attractions not included in the price). Visit the Isle of Islay in the Scottish Hebrides on a 4-day tour from Edinburgh, and discover its famously friendly people, stunning landscapes, and most importantly – its whisky! Having produced Scotland's finest smoky malt whiskies for more than 200 years, Islay provides the perfect base for whisky lovers and novices alike. Enjoy three nights of accommodation in the 4-star Bowmore Distillery Cottages and discover up to six different distilleries, including big-name sites like Laphroaig and Ardbeg, with a guide. Numbers are limited to 16 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of Islay with personalised attention with your guide. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 18+: Unfortunately we don't carry anyone under 18 years… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €1264 per person for the B&B Twin Room option; other options up to €1573 - Duration: 96h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 84 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | B&B Twin Room | €1264 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Stay in twin room (2 x single beds) accommodation. If you require multiple rooms, please add these to the basket separately. | | B&B Double Occupancy Room | €1264 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed). | | B&B Single Occupancy Room | €1573 / person | English | Stay in single room (1 x single bed) en-suite accommodation. | ## What's included - Ferry crossings - 3 nights en-suite accommodation - Driver Guide - Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach - Entrance Fee: Price includes Tour & Tasting at Ardbeg, *Kilchoman , Bowmore & Laphroaig Distilleries ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop off - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified - Entrance fees: unless specified ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Unfortunately we don't carry anyone under 18 years old on this tour - On this tour you will spend 3 nights in the beautiful Bowmore Distillery Cottages .The cottages have between three and six twin bedrooms, each with private bathrooms. Due to the shared nature of the accommodation, individual bedrooms don't have lockable doors. The kitchen and lounge facilities are shared with other passengers, and basic self-service breakfast ingredients are provided. Full Scottish breakfasts are available at the nearby hotels if you prefer, payable locally. *From 16th March 2026 , cooked breakfast options will be available at the Harbour Inn instead of the previous 'self-service breakfast' option. - Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately - When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section - Passengers are restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items. - Monday departures offer the chance to see more whisky production as all the distilleries are in operation on weekdays. - Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change. - *Laphroaig (Monday Departures): Replaced with Lagavulin; museum/shop/bar still accessible. - *If the tour departs on a Friday, we will not be able to stop at Kilchoman Distillery. The tour will follow a more flexible itinerary, stopping in at other distilleries for a shorter shop visit . - *Please note that from 8th July to 13th September, Laphroaig Distillery will be observing its Silent Season. During this period, distillery tours will not be available. Instead, your visit will include access to the museum, a guided talk, and a tasting of two drams. - Please note that Ardbeg Distillery is closed on weekends during October. Therefore, the Sunday visit to Ardbeg will not operate for departures on 2, 9, 16, and 23 October ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 26** | €1264 | 4 days | 4.92 (84) | shared | | [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 | | [4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/4-day-islay-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 | 4 days | 4.98 (172) | shared | Ranked #9 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €1302, median €68; typical length 9h. 0 of 26 are private. 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