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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

4.7 · 296 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Rabbies Trail Burners Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
9h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Two distillery stops pair a tour and whisky tasting at one with a tasting at the other.

Admissions and mini-coach travel in a small shared group of up to sixteen are included; guests must be eighteen or older, with departure from Edinburgh Bus Station. 4.7 from 296 reviews at €131 per person for 9h.

Best for: Take a minicoach via Loch Lomond and the Trossachs for Glengoyne's tour and tasting and Deanston's tasting: 9h at €131 per person, lunch extra. Whisky Tours comparison

Trade-off: Meals and refreshments are extra.

In our comparison: #24 of 26 in Whisky Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 2, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €131 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Admission fees - Whisky tastings at Deanston Distillery
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Admission fees - Tour and Whisky tastings at Glengoyne
  • Small group (16 people max) for a more personal experience
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance Fees: Unless specified

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
296 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 278 of 296

Star breakdown of all 296 ratings

5 stars
235 · 79%
4 stars
43 · 15%
3 stars
11 · 4%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and Glengoyne visits, while Deanston draws mixed feedback on detail and pacing.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who mix Scottish history, humour and music
  • Detailed explanations of whisky making and tasting at Glengoyne
  • Contrasting distillery visits that show different approaches to whisky making
  • Countryside views and extra stops for photos
  • Pub lunches beside Loch Lomond and well organised table reservations

Complaints

  • Some enjoy Deanston, while others find the visit rushed and less informative than Glengoyne
  • Small tasting pours leave some visitors wanting more whisky
  • Some find the pace balanced, while others want less travel and more time at the distilleries

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 July 2022 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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 prior to departure" · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30 on Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Rabbies Trail Burners; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age is 18 years

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 18+ Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whisky Tours

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4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh€13024 days4.98 (172)shared

Ranked #24 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €1302, median €69; typical length 9h. 0 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Whisky Tours

From €131 per adult