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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

4.7 Great 1701 reviews
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50 min
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore whisky making, regional flavour differences and blending on an introduction aimed at beginners. Expert guiding, a dram and a crystal whisky glass souvenir are included; the minimum drinking age is eighteen. 4.67 from 1,701 reviews at €30 per person for 50 min.

From the guide

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 26 start times between 10:00 and 19:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, with 26 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
Audio-guides in 20 languages
Dram of Scotch whisky
Expert whisky guide

Itinerary

The Scotch Whisky Experience Stop 1
The multi-award-winning Scotch Whisky Experience is located in the heart of Edinburgh's world heritage site, right next to Edinburgh Castle. A guided whisky tour plus a nosing and tasting of a Scotch whisky (or soft drink) at the old town's Scotch Whisky Experience. This tour includes: • Introduction to the aromas in whisky and Scotland's five whisky producing regions • The secrets of single malt Scotch whisky production • Your selected dram of Scotch whisky, or Irn Bru for those under 18 years of age • Viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky • Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only) • Audio guide available (20 languages)
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Castle, at the top of The Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town World Heritage Site. For additional access information and our Access Guide please see our main website or telephone.

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End point

Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Castle, at the top of The Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town World Heritage Site. For additional access information and our Access Guide please see our main website or telephone.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • ASL and BSL devices available
  • We replaced our barrel ride at the beginning of January 2023 with a new exciting experience!
  • Customers wishing to amend bookings, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s).

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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Ranked #26 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €1302, median €68; 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

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