--- title: Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 658 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 21 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/highland-lochs-glens-whisky-day-tour-including-admission/ --- # Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission **Guidekin's take:** Highland lochs and glens share the itinerary with a distillery tour and whisky tasting. Guided minicoach travel and the tasting visit are included for a small shared group of up to sixteen; the distillery may change if closed. 4.82 from 658 reviews at €118 per person for 10h. ## Overview *Includes tour and tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery. Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine the two on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, and discover the real taste of Scotland! You’ll see the area’s beautiful scenery, full of lochs and glens, and sample Scotland’s favourite beverage. With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, this special full-day tour allows you to have a memorable and personal experience. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 16 people: shared group - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €93: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 658 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners ## What's included - Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach - Admission Fee: Tour & Tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery - The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide - Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers) ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Entrance fees unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Dunkeld** (30m) - This village is surrounded by luscious forest, and boasts an incredible ruined cathedral. 2. **The Hermitage** (45m) - Venture through dense woodland and enjoy gushing views of a gorgeous waterfall. 3. **Pitlochry** (1h 20m) - Leaving the Hermitage you follow the River Tay towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. Here you have lunch and some time to stroll past traditional pubs and local cafes. 4. **Queen's View** (5m) - Enjoy an iconic view said to have been a favourite of queens. 5. **Included in tour price** (1h 30m; admission included) - Should Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery be closed, we will visit Glenturret Distillery as an alternative. Taste the ‘water of life’ and learn to love it like a true Scotsman. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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 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 - We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding. - In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers. - Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. - This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ - Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery - Included in the tour price. - Should Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery be closed you will visit Glenturret Distillery as an alternative. - You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items. ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 26** | €118 | 10h | 4.82 (658) | 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 | | [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 #21 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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