--- title: 90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 485 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 11 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/90min-underground-whisky-tasting-in-edinburgh-s-old-town/ --- # 90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town **Guidekin's take:** Taste four whiskies from different Scottish production regions in an underground Old Town space. Exclusive access and a guided introduction to whisky history and production are included; additional tastings cost extra. 4.85 from 485 reviews at €48 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview Whisky 101! An introduction to the history, process, and tasting of our national drink - whisky - all done in 90 minutes in a unique underground space, recently uncovered, in the heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh. You will have exclusive access to this historical site, taste whiskies from each of the major whisky regions and hear some of the stories about how whisky came to have such a crucial role in our nations history. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's… - 6 start times: between 14:00 and 21:00 - Food not included: Additional tasting/souvenirs - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 485 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The Lost Close - Events & Experiences ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Introduction Whisky - Week Days (Mon-Thur) | €48 / person | English | Introduction Whisky - Week Day | | Introduction Whisky - Week Ends (Fri-Sun) | €48 / person | English | Introduction Whisky - Week End | ## What's included - Exclusive access to The Lost Close - Experienced Local Guide - 4 Whiskies, one from each of the major whisky production regions of Scotland ## Not included - Gratuities - Additional tasting/souvenirs ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:15, 20:00, 21:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's Coffee House & Tavern. Just off the Royal Mile, behind St Giles Cathedral on Parliament Square. We'll head underground from there. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJl4MjlEPHh0gRrG33eTQpM6U ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 28** | €48 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (485) | shared | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared | | [Haunted Histories walking tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (711) | shared | Ranked #11 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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