Edinburgh Whisky Tasting Tour
Description
Every day at 5pm on the Royal Mile. A true expert will reveal the secrets of Scotch whisky and teach you how to appreciate it, tasting included.
Embark on an unforgettable Whisky Tour where you’ll taste some of the finest Scotch whiskies, guided by a true expert who will unveil the secrets of whisky-making and teach you how to properly appreciate this legendary spirit.
Your journey begins with an immersive introduction to Scotland’s most iconic drink, where you’ll learn about its rich history, traditional distillation process, and the subtle nuances that define each dram. Whether you're a seasoned whisky lover or a curious beginner, this experience will deepen your appreciation for Scotch in a way you’ve never imagined.
Next, you’ll step into one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric whisky bars, set inside a stunning Victorian building, where you’ll continue your tasting adventure with a curated selection of exceptional whiskies. Your guide will walk you through each tasting, helping you identify the distinct aromas and flavors that make every sip a unique experience.
Not a whisky drinker? No problem! You can still enjoy the experience with a carefully selected soft drink while soaking in the ambiance and fascinating stories behind Scotland’s whisky culture.
This is more than just a tasting—it’s a journey into the heart of Scotch whisky, blending expert storytelling, history, and the finest spirits in the world. Book now and raise a glass to an unforgettable experience in Edinburgh!
Every day at 5pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Language: English
Prefer Spanish? See the Tour de Whisky.
Meeting point: 45 High Street
On the Royal Mile. Open in Google Maps.
From £25
Experience Tour with a soft drink: £25 · Tasting Tour with 3 whiskies and 1 new make: £35.
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What’s included
Choose your experience
Tasting Tour
£35 per person
- 3 Whiskies & 1 New Make included
Experience Tour
£25 per person
- Soft drink included
Why do the tasting with us?
- You will taste a selection of 4 high-end Scotch whiskies
- Enjoy an unforgettable Scotch whisky journey with a seasoned expert
- Discover the essential aspects, fascinating stories, and curiosities of whisky
- If you don’t drink alcohol, you can still enjoy the experience with a soft drink
Good to know
Over 18s only
All participants must be over 18 years of age.
Booking confirmation
Bring the confirmation email on your phone.
Groups
Groups of more than 15 people should book a private tasting. Get in touch.
Free cancellation
Cancel for free up to 24 hours before.
What our guests say
City Explorers has a 5.0 rating on Google from 27,096 reviews. Here is a selection of real reviews, updated every week. Tap any review to read it in full.
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Dan was such a great guide, would definitely recommend for others and future self when visiting Edinburgh again. Lots of good humor and theatrical expressions!
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I learned a lot from this tour. It was interesting and fun but Colan made it more even fun and light. He also was funny which made it more delightful.
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We had an amazing tour with Kenny! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and very funny! Would go on another tour with him any day :)
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SJ was our tour guide last night, she was a great storyteller who was really animated and entertaining! We would highly recommend!
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Great experience with our guide Coben. Funny, interesting and we got a different view on the City of Edinburgh.
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Wonderful insights, stories and navigation. Got us to all the highlights and more but routed to avoid/minimize the interaction with other tours. Some of the side bar stories were the best.
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Cobin is amazingly good with a hint of fun story teller! He made a boring history particularly very very very interesting and easy to remember! Highly and exceptionally recommended!! If you don’t, you’ll miss half the adventure of your life!!
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Cobin was a great tour guide!! Lovely humor and a lot of fun facts. Would definitely recommend to friends and family:)
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I had fun listening to the stories our guide shared. He was totally entertaining, built the atmosphere and hooked us into the experience.
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Rory was a very cool and charming tour Guide. The storys were very nice and for us from germany very good understandble. And it was nice to learn so much about the dark history of scotland and edinburgh
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Dr Rory can tell a story! I couldn't believe how quickly the tour ended. When I looked at my watch and hour and a half had passed! Get a tour, get it with Rory !
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Griem was a fantastic tour guide ! He was very helpful, showed a great amount of knowledge about the city, and I loved his sense of humour:))
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Great tour, got all the major sights and lots of history. Kenny, our guide, was very knowledgeable and eloquent he made the tour very interesting and fun at the same time.
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I highly recommend this tour! Rory’s gory stories were amazing, you can really tell he loves the job and makes the tour feel very special!
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Had a wonderful tour through Edinburgh. Cobin is a very funny guy with great knowledge about the city and entertaining storytelling
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Cobin was an awesome guide. We got a lot of interesting information on our tour. He was clever and very engaging. He paced the tour so we could all follow along and he was very careful that we were all with him and safe. Thanks Cobin for an interesting morning!
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Cobin was very entertaining and informative. The pacing and humor of the tour was well balanced and enjoyable
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Graeme was a fantastic tour guide with many interesting stories and so much knowledge. Highly recommend this tour and guide
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Our guide was Kenny. He was very knowledgeable and informative and had a really good sense of humour! Fantastic tour. Highly recommend
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Kenny was entertaining and knowledgeable. He was happy to answer all of our questions and gave us a brilliant tour
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Absolute riveting. Our tour guide Dan was a gem and a really fantastic storyteller. He has great knowledge and even had some extra facts. Highly recommend.
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We had a great experience with Cobin! He was very friendly and made the tour really enjoyable. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!
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Excellent tour. Cobin was a very fun and engaging guide, with some interesting anecdotes and a strong storytelling
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Fantastic tour hosted by Glen. Very impressed with the information and interaction given, it made the whole experience very interesting and pleasant! Thanks Glen!
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Great experience, Dan was really knowledgable and full of energy and showed us all the places with their stories
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Graeme's tour was FAB! We saw so much more than we expected, lots of great stories. Thanks so much!
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He’s a charming gentleman with a great sense of humor and interesting stories about the city of Edinburgh. I highly recommend! It was a very fun tour!
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Kenny did a wonderful job of blending, history, modern recommendations and gorgeous views all while not allowing any of us to get separated. Big highlight!
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We had Stuart as our tour guide, he was great! Very knowledgeable, very funny and kept us intrigued the whole time!
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Graham was an absolute delight. His tour gave us not only a great sense of Edinburgh as a city, but the history and stories that led to it being what it is now. You can tell that he loves what he does, and it was a privilege to meet Edinburgh through his eyes
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Selected real reviews from Google · Updated November 2026