--- title: Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 1445 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First whisky visit? rank_in_category: 4 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/port-of-leith-distillery-tour-and-tasting/ --- # Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting **Guidekin's take:** Explore a vertical whisky distillery in Leith and fill your own miniature bottle of New Make spirit. The production tour and tasting are included; access to the distillery bar requires a separate booking, and children under seven cannot join. 4.91 from 1445 reviews at €30 per person for 1h 30m. **First whisky visit?:** Start with Port of Leith's distillery tour and tasting: 1h 30m at €30 per person, 4.91 from 1445 reviews, with the bar booked separately. Trade-off: Distillery bar requires a separate booking. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery - in fact, nobody has built anything quite like this anywhere in the world! Over the course of 90 minutes, you will hear the story of the company's unlikely inception. Explore the world’s tallest distillery. Fill your own miniature bottle of New Make spirit. Take a seat in the QC LAB and understand whisky-making like never before with a tasting that takes you right the way through the production & maturation process. Enjoy this guided tasting session of New Make spirits, port, sherry and Table Whisky. All tours are conducted in English. Printed & QR scripts are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin & Polish (printed only). The tour script is also available in both Braille and Large Print format. ## Before you book - Meeting point: All tours start at Level 6 (RETAIL) in… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 15 start times: between 11:00 and 19:00 - Food included: Payment is for Tour & Tasting only. - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €12: ages 7 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 1445 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Port Of Leith Distillery ## What's included - Payment is for Tour & Tasting only. ## Not included - Access to the Distillery Bar not included, must be booked separately. - For Health & Safety reasons babies and children under 7 years of age are NOT permitted on the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 11:00 and 19:00 - 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 All tours start at Level 6 (RETAIL) in the distillery. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJax0klQG4h0gRbyEAmNrF3Ws ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Adult 18+ £30.00pp - Children £10.00pp (7-17 years only) must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. For Health & Safety reasons babies and children under 7 years of age are NOT permitted on the tour. - Please be aware that you will be touring through a production facility with open grate flooring. There are plated walkways throughout, however we advise that you wear sensible footwear - high heels, cleated cycling shoes & open toe shoes are not permitted on the tour. - All tours are conducted in English. Printed & QR scripts are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin & Polish (printed only). We ask you kindly not to translate during a public tour. The tour script is also available in both Braille and Large Print format. - The Port of Leith Distillery advises caution if you suffer from a heart condition, high blood pressure or any balance impairment. ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 26** | €30 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (1445) | 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 #4 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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