Edinburgh Whisky Walking Tour: Exploring Old and New Town with Guided Whisky Tastings
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34 Ratings
Edinburgh

Embark on a whisky-filled adventure through the historic streets of Edinburgh. Explore the Old and New Town, visit unique bars, and indulge in guided whisky tastings. Discover the city’s rich history, architecture, and the art of distilling. Limited group sizes ensure an intimate experience.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Andrew Square - St Andrew Square in the New Town of Edinburgh.
  • Old Town - The iconic, medieval UNESCO World Heritage neighbourhood.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • A minimum 4 Scotch whisky serves, each in an iconic Edinburgh venue
Additional Information

Embark on an informative tour that covers both the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh
Experience four distinct bars and venues in Edinburgh
Enjoy a comfortable touring group limited to ten participants, led by a whisky expert
Savor four whisky servings, including blended Scotch, single malt, whisky-infused cocktails, and food pairings.
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Location
Barony Bar
Broughton Street
Please arrive no later than 13:50. Meet inside the Barony bar. We will be walking to 4 venues over 3km. Please bring suitable footwear and a jacket as the weather in Edinburgh can change quickly.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eebaker
Sep 25, 2024
Great Experience for Whisky Drinkers, from Newbies to Aficionados - Our group of four (two couples) took this tour on the day we arrived in Edinburgh, because we wanted to dive right into the Scottish and whisky culture, and we're so glad we did. Our guide Steven is incredibly knowledgeable about both whisky and Edinburgh, and as most really great walking food/drink tours will do, he did a fantastic job of blending together not only the stories of the whiskies we tried, but the histories of the pubs we visited and the city we were walking through. Such a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to Scotland and Scotch whisky. Very highly recommended!
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Vamsi_d
Sep 17, 2024
Whisky Tasting - This was a great experience. Stephen was very informative and very delightful. He provided us with a wonderful experience of whisky tasting and while also providing us with history and/or origins of each bottle. If you are a whisky lover, try this, you will love it as much as did
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Jonathan_r
Aug 1, 2024
#1 - This was the perfect only tour - so fun & easygoing but full of all the history of whisky and distillery. Thanks for the best time and all the recommendations. Everyone do this.
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D8290nddaniels
Jul 19, 2024
Great Whisjey Experience! - Stephen did a fantastic job teaching us about Scottish Whiskey and Scotland/Edinburgh in general. He took us to several places to try a wide range of whiskeys and even helped select one for me to take home. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions! My wife had a great time and she doesn’t normally like whiskey so I would highly recommend this tour if even you don’t like whiskey.
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Benjaminrs528fd
Jul 2, 2024
A fountain of knowledge - Steven's knowledge of whiskey and Scotland was amazing. I felt like I could ask a question about virtually anything and Steven would have a well considered reply. I was soaking up information during every moment of the tour. The pubs and drinks were also excellent. This experience was, unquestionably, a highlight of our time in Edinburgh.
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Laurie_h
May 3, 2024
Excellent experience - Our host was excellent, he gave history of whisky and history of Edinburgh. It was so well plotted out, we went to old town and new town establishments. Thoroughly enjoyed this whisky experience. Well done Laurie
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Oscar
Sep 20, 2023
Brilliant - So much more than a whiskey round. Steven Shand is a true professional. He is knowledgeable and passionate, which is noticeable throughout the round. We can warmly recommend this guy and this event.
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Erindz1501wl
Jul 27, 2023
Excellent and Personable Guide - Allan was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and witty. He offered good whisky history as well as local context. We had a great time being led around the city and being introduced to some cool local bars. We were sad to hear that our tour would be the final one ever to be conducted, but we were so happy with our experience and Allan made our day!
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Kjellarne_b
Jul 25, 2023
Nice walking tour - Very nice tour through different parts of Edinburgh, visiting 5 pubs with various tasting experiences.
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Z9166ubrichardp
Jul 9, 2023
A Great Tour - This was a great tour, so worth the time. Allan, our host, was friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. The tour took us to five different stops and he highlighted the subtleties in each flavor and drink, all while connecting to the histories and stories within. The best part of the tour was that Allan was just as engaging between your stops, filling us in on the history of Edinburgh and what makes it special…architecture, music, etc. It was a level of unexpected depth on the tour that made it memorable. Take the tour. You won’t be disappointed.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).