Private Edinburgh Whisky Themed Walking Tour by an Expert

5.00

5.0(3 reviews)

Private Tour

4 hours

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a whisky tour like no other! Led by a former whisky brand ambassador who travelled around the world promoting Scottish Whisky, you will be in the hands of one of Scotland’s foremost experts as you explore the history, flavours and spirit of whisky.

In this five hour, leisurely, story driven walk through Edinburgh, we will tie major milestones in Scotland’s whisky history to real locations, drams, and characterful pubs.

As this is a private tour for your group only, we will meet you and drop you back off at your hotel – or leave you at a suggested whisky pub near your hotel, as you wish.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Royal Mile

‘Aqua Vitae & the Church’ We will begin our tour at St Giles’ Cathedral, at the top of the Royal Mile, to anchor whisky’s medieval origins and its early association with monks. As we stroll down the Royal Mile, why not stop over at the Royal Mile Whiskies for a glance of the many whiskies on offer.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Surgeons' Hall Museum

‘Whisky as Medicine’ We will then walk down past the High Street toward Surgeons’ Hall, as we discuss whisky’s role as the “water of life” dispensed by medics.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Edinburgh Whisky Themed Walking Tour by an Expert

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Experienced guide: whisky expert

Drinks/drams at any of the pubs (optional)

Meals

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic experience for a whisky fan
557iaind,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great whisky experience with Chris!! We've done a few tours like this but this was a standout and a real highlight of our trip to Edinburgh. Chris is a gent who went above and beyond to make our tour and experience a memorable one! Strong recommend!
Fantastic dive into the world of whisky
calumh281,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chris was an amazing tour guide, in addition to being a great storyteller he really understands the industry and the history of the craft. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Wonderful and exciting !
subz2099,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Charming and knowledgeable tour guide delivered some incredible details while also giving us insider hints about the history of this mysterious city (and some incredible whisky!). Have been on a few tours and really loved the pacing of this one. We truly got a feel for where we were, and had a great conversation with our tour guide - even with all our questions! Highly recommend this for anyone - definitely good to see the tour scene taking things up a notch in Edinburgh! (And did I mention the whisky was incredible ?!)