Guided storytelling and audio devices with sounds of Edinburgh are included; participants must be eighteen or older. 4.86 from 78 reviews at €51 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #14 of 26 in Whisky Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €51 per adult.
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.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 76 of 78
Star breakdown of all 78 ratings
Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and varied tasting; some find the preceding history walk too long.
Written by Guidekin from the 72 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 April 2018 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Start your tour at the Mercat Cross and discover the importance of this 8-sided historically significant monument
15 min · Admission includedEmbark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.
30 minNose and taste your way through the whisky regions, with sample whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland distilleries. Just consider this your first step to becoming a whisky connoisseur!
1h · Admission includedEdinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and past far beyond your visit.
Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began.
The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our underground Megget’s Cellar. Hear captivating tales, breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in our exclusive underground vaults. There’s no better way to warm the spirits. You’ll taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist.
As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment.
Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #14 of 26 | €51 | 2h | 4.86 (78) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (406) | shared |
| Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge | €22 | 2h | 4.94 (1008) | shared |
| 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh | €1302 | 4 days | 4.98 (173) | shared |
Ranked #14 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