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Edinburgh Whisky

Located right on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience takes you on a fun, interactive whisky journey. See how Scotland’s famous spirit is made, explore one of the world’s biggest whisky collections, and enjoy expert-led tastings. For your first time? The Silver Tour is a great start! But if you are a whiskey connoisseur, the Gold Tour is calling your name!

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Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Visitors listening to a guide during the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour.
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50 min
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  • This expert-led tour makes you a pro—history, flavors, and a tasting inside one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky!

  • From smoky Islay to sweet Speyside, explore Scotland’s whisky map, uncover the secrets of aging and blending, then pick your drink!

  • Learn about the whisky-making process in 50 mins flat with expert guides and audio in 20 languages, from Italian to Cantonese.

  • Grown-ups get signature pours and under-18s get Irn-Bru, Scotland’s other national drink. One’s smooth, one’s fizzy, both are 100 percent Scottish.

  • Your journey doesn’t end here! Adults get a crystal-tasting glass to keep, so every future drink comes with a side of great memories.

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  • This expert-led tour makes you a pro—history, flavors, and a tasting inside one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky!

  • From smoky Islay to sweet Speyside, explore Scotland’s whisky map, uncover the secrets of aging and blending, then pick your drink!

  • Learn about the whisky-making process in 50 mins flat with expert guides and audio in 20 languages, from Italian to Cantonese.

  • Grown-ups get signature pours and under-18s get Irn-Bru, Scotland’s other national drink. One’s smooth, one’s fizzy, both are 100 percent Scottish.

  • Your journey doesn’t end here! Adults get a crystal-tasting glass to keep, so every future drink comes with a side of great memories.

from
£24
Guide leading visitors on a sensory journey through Scotland with autumn backdrop.
Guide at the Scotch Whisky Experience tour with interactive display in background.
Visitors seated in an immersive room with ocean visuals during a sensory video journey in Scotland.
Guest immersed in a sensory video journey through Scotland with dynamic visuals.
Tasting room setup at the Scotch Whisky Experience Gold Tour with glasses and whisky display.
Exteriors of the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh illuminated at night.
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1 hr 15 min
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  • Taste Scotland in four pours! Sip and compare local blends from four whisky regions, each with its own bold character.

  • Learn about the nitty-gritty of each drink. The guide will break down smoky, sweet, and spicy notes, helping you match each sip to its Scottish roots!

  • Avail perks that last long. The Gold Tour comes with a one-year Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership, so your benefits keep going.

  • Perfect deal for connoisseurs—enjoy a full year of member-exclusive discounts at the shop, making every sip and bottle even more rewarding.

  • In 75 mins, see one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections, containing 3,384 bottles, with an audio guide that speaks 20 languages.

More details

  • Taste Scotland in four pours! Sip and compare local blends from four whisky regions, each with its own bold character.

  • Learn about the nitty-gritty of each drink. The guide will break down smoky, sweet, and spicy notes, helping you match each sip to its Scottish roots!

  • Avail perks that last long. The Gold Tour comes with a one-year Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership, so your benefits keep going.

  • Perfect deal for connoisseurs—enjoy a full year of member-exclusive discounts at the shop, making every sip and bottle even more rewarding.

  • In 75 mins, see one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections, containing 3,384 bottles, with an audio guide that speaks 20 languages.

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£38.50
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Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Visitors listening to a guide during the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour.
Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Guide leading visitors on a sensory journey through Scotland with autumn backdrop.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
Interactive exhibit with people seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland.
Free cancellation
50 min
Audio guide
  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

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  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

from £39
£37.05

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Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.
Pouring whisky into a glass during an underground whisky tour in Edinburgh.
Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.
Whisky tasting session in an Edinburgh cellar with a guide explaining to a group.
Whisky bottles on display during an underground tasting tour in Edinburgh.
Hand holding whisky glass during tasting on Edinburgh underground tour.
Whisky tasting glass with amber liquid at Whisky Tour & Tasting.
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2 hr
  • Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided walking tour and tasting experience, where a guide brings the city’s rich whisky heritage to life.

  • Hear tales of whisky smugglers, King James IV’s whisky promotion, and the rise of Scotland’s largest whisky company as you explore historic streets.

  • Visit Megget’s Cellar for a specialist-led tasting session and savor 4 Scottish local specialities. Learn about their production, flavors, and whisky legacy!

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  • Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided walking tour and tasting experience, where a guide brings the city’s rich whisky heritage to life.

  • Hear tales of whisky smugglers, King James IV’s whisky promotion, and the rise of Scotland’s largest whisky company as you explore historic streets.

  • Visit Megget’s Cellar for a specialist-led tasting session and savor 4 Scottish local specialities. Learn about their production, flavors, and whisky legacy!

from
£40
Guests enjoying whisky tasting with host at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Whiskey tasting with chocolate, salami, salmon, and cheese pairing.
Guests enjoying whisky tasting at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Host presenting whisky samples at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Chocolate, sausage, salmon, and cheese on a slate platter at a tasting experience.
Whisky bottles from Royal Brackla, Isle of Raasay, Glenglassaugh, and Lagg displayed in a tasting catalog.
Edinburgh Castle view near The Scotch Whisky Experience, Scotland.
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1 hr
  • Sample four distinct malt tastings from different Scottish regions, each paired with a canapé featuring smoked trout, venison, cheese, or chocolate.

  • Join a senior expert for an interactive storytelling session detailing the history and craft behind each regional tasting.

  • Enjoy the experience in a beautifully designed private room dedicated to showcasing Scotland’s malt heritage.

  • Guided by an expert, you'll learn to recognise distinct regional flavour notes and how each one pairs with traditional Scottish bites.

More details

  • Sample four distinct malt tastings from different Scottish regions, each paired with a canapé featuring smoked trout, venison, cheese, or chocolate.

  • Join a senior expert for an interactive storytelling session detailing the history and craft behind each regional tasting.

  • Enjoy the experience in a beautifully designed private room dedicated to showcasing Scotland’s malt heritage.

  • Guided by an expert, you'll learn to recognise distinct regional flavour notes and how each one pairs with traditional Scottish bites.

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£50

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