--- title: Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 51 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 78 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 14 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/small-group-edinburgh-whisky-tour-and-tasting/ --- # Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting **Guidekin's take:** Explore whisky stories in Edinburgh’s Old Town before tasting four drams underground in Megget’s Cellar. 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. ## Overview Edinburgh’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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Mercat Cross, - Starts 14:00, 16:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Whisky tasting of 4 drams - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €51 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 78 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Mercat Tours ## What's included - Whisky tasting of 4 drams - Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices - Small-Group Experience - Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist - Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides ## Not included - This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18 ## Itinerary 1. **Mercat Cross** (15m; admission included) - Start your tour at the Mercat Cross and discover the importance of this 8-sided historically significant monument 2. **Royal Mile** (30m) - 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. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky... 3. **Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; f...** (1h; admission included) - Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process. Nose and taste your way through the whisky regions,... ## Schedule - Runs: Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 - 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 Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE9cyrRXHh0gRDr3xNP7YhNM ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes. ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 26** | €51 | 2h | 4.86 (78) | 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 #14 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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