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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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Edinburgh Whisky
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.
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1 hr 15 min
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  • Explore the origins of whisky through an immersive journey of maturation and blending before viewing one of the world’s largest Scotch collections.

  • Travel through Scotland’s whisky regions in 75 minutes with a live guide and personal audio guides available in 20 different languages.

  • Enjoy a guided tasting of five whiskies: one regional dram during the tour, plus an exclusive tray of four contrasting single malts for the finale.

  • Take home a professional crystal tasting glass as a souvenir, perfect for continuing your flavour exploration long after the tour ends.

  • Gain a one-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society, unlocking exclusive discounts on bottles, miniatures, and drinks at the bar.

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  • Explore the origins of whisky through an immersive journey of maturation and blending before viewing one of the world’s largest Scotch collections.

  • Travel through Scotland’s whisky regions in 75 minutes with a live guide and personal audio guides available in 20 different languages.

  • Enjoy a guided tasting of five whiskies: one regional dram during the tour, plus an exclusive tray of four contrasting single malts for the finale.

  • Take home a professional crystal tasting glass as a souvenir, perfect for continuing your flavour exploration long after the tour ends.

  • Gain a one-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society, unlocking exclusive discounts on bottles, miniatures, and drinks at the bar.

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£39.75
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, flavours, 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 ageing 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 per cent 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, flavours, 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 ageing 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 per cent 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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£25
Visitors exploring Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Holyrood Abbey ruins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with Arthur's Seat in the background.
Kings Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and tapestries at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Royal Dining Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with ornate table settings and portraits.
Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and paintings at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
Interactive sensory experience with fiery visuals in a Scottish exhibit.
Interactive exhibit with people seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland.
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Flexible duration
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  • Book one flexible combo ticket for entry to the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's Scottish residence, and the Silver Tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

  • Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.

  • Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.

  • Explore the Palace's dramatic locations, including the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, a site of murder and intrigue, with context from your multilingual audioguide.

  • At the Whisky Experience, admire the world's largest Scotch collection with a multilingual audioguide, and finish with a guided tasting and a crystal glass to take home.

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  • Book one flexible combo ticket for entry to the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's Scottish residence, and the Silver Tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

  • Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.

  • Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.

  • Explore the Palace's dramatic locations, including the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, a site of murder and intrigue, with context from your multilingual audioguide.

  • At the Whisky Experience, admire the world's largest Scotch collection with a multilingual audioguide, and finish with a guided tasting and a crystal glass to take home.

from £47
£44.65

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Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Scotland, with visitors enjoying a whiskey tasting experience.
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Family exploring Edinburgh Castle courtyard, Scotland.
Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
Visitors walking towards the Esplanade Entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Prisoner hammocks inside Edinburgh Castle's war room.
Royal Palace and Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Visitors listening to a guide during the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour.
Interactive exhibit with people seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
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50 min
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  • Make the most of your Edinburgh trip with this value-packed combo, blending Edinburgh Castle and The Scotch Whisky Experience while saving you 5%.

  • Step back through centuries of history at Edinburgh Castle with an expert-led 45-min walking tour. Learn the stories of monarchs, sieges, and legends.

  • After your tour, enjoy free time to wander the castle on your own. Gaze upon the Scottish Crown Jewels, visit St. Margaret’s Chapel, and soak up views from Castle Rock.

  • Continue your adventure at The Scotch Whisky Experience with the 50-min Silver Tour. Discover how Scotland’s national drink is crafted, and enjoy a guided tasting.

  • Each guest receives a souvenir crystal tasting glass, and audio guides are available in 20 languages, ensuring an experience that is perfect for everyone.

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  • Make the most of your Edinburgh trip with this value-packed combo, blending Edinburgh Castle and The Scotch Whisky Experience while saving you 5%.

  • Step back through centuries of history at Edinburgh Castle with an expert-led 45-min walking tour. Learn the stories of monarchs, sieges, and legends.

  • After your tour, enjoy free time to wander the castle on your own. Gaze upon the Scottish Crown Jewels, visit St. Margaret’s Chapel, and soak up views from Castle Rock.

  • Continue your adventure at The Scotch Whisky Experience with the 50-min Silver Tour. Discover how Scotland’s national drink is crafted, and enjoy a guided tasting.

  • Each guest receives a souvenir crystal tasting glass, and audio guides are available in 20 languages, ensuring an experience that is perfect for everyone.

from £60
£57

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People seated in an immersive ocean-themed exhibit room, Scotland.
Visitors listening to a guide during the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
Ghostly figure in a dimly lit alley during Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
Tour guide leading a group on an Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour in a dimly lit alley.
Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Interactive sensory experience with fiery visuals in a Scottish exhibit.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Masked figure in historical attire in a dimly lit stone room, part of Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
Victorian-era actor in makeup and costume in a dimly lit underground setting for paranormal tour.
Historic street at night with illuminated buildings on the Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
Free cancellation
50 min
Audio guide
  • Enjoy excellent value with this combo ticket that lets you save 5% while experiencing a journey through the world of Scotch whisky and a chilling ghost tour.

  • Step into the shadows on an underground ghost tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, including infamous sites like the South Bridge vaults, with an expert local guide.

  • Visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard, known for paranormal sightings and the touching story of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who stood guard at his owner's grave for years.

  • Begin your adventure at The Scotch Whisky Experience, where you’ll unlock the secrets behind Scotland’s whisky-making process, with multilingual audio guides.

  • Under expert guidance, you’ll sample a dram of fine single malt or blended whisky. Plus, get a crystal whisky tasting glass to take home.

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  • Enjoy excellent value with this combo ticket that lets you save 5% while experiencing a journey through the world of Scotch whisky and a chilling ghost tour.

  • Step into the shadows on an underground ghost tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, including infamous sites like the South Bridge vaults, with an expert local guide.

  • Visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard, known for paranormal sightings and the touching story of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who stood guard at his owner's grave for years.

  • Begin your adventure at The Scotch Whisky Experience, where you’ll unlock the secrets behind Scotland’s whisky-making process, with multilingual audio guides.

  • Under expert guidance, you’ll sample a dram of fine single malt or blended whisky. Plus, get a crystal whisky tasting glass to take home.

from £44
£41.80

5% off

Four glasses of whiskey for tasting at A Taste of Scotland experience.
Scottish tasting menu with venison, root vegetables, and sauce at Amber Restaurant.
Visitors seated in an immersive room with ocean visuals during a sensory video journey in Scotland.
Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and berries, paired with a glass of Scotch whisky.
Visitors enjoying The Silver Tour at Scotch Whisky Experience, surrounded by whisky bottles.
Group enjoying whisky tasting session at Scotch Whisky Experience.
Different kinds of whiskeys displayed at Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle view near The Scotch Whisky Experience, Scotland.
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3 hr
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  • Experience a guided, immersive journey into the art of whisky making, followed by a viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky.

  • Benefit from a 3-hour premium experience that includes an audio guide in 20 languages for the tour and take home a crystal whisky tasting glass.

  • Savour a masterclass tasting of five distinct whiskies, including a regional single malt and a four-dram tray to help you compare Scotland's iconic styles.

  • Indulge in a Scottish tasting menu at Amber Restaurant, featuring 7 traditional dishes across 3 courses, including a trio of starters and mains.

  • Experience a perfect pairing as you finish your meal with a decadent dessert matched with a specially selected dram of Scotch whisky and coffee or tea.

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  • Experience a guided, immersive journey into the art of whisky making, followed by a viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky.

  • Benefit from a 3-hour premium experience that includes an audio guide in 20 languages for the tour and take home a crystal whisky tasting glass.

  • Savour a masterclass tasting of five distinct whiskies, including a regional single malt and a four-dram tray to help you compare Scotland's iconic styles.

  • Indulge in a Scottish tasting menu at Amber Restaurant, featuring 7 traditional dishes across 3 courses, including a trio of starters and mains.

  • Experience a perfect pairing as you finish your meal with a decadent dessert matched with a specially selected dram of Scotch whisky and coffee or tea.

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£95
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
  • Explore the Old Town’s seedy underbelly with an expert English-speaking guide, uncovering tales of 15th-century bootleggers, smugglers, and whisky-making pioneers.

  • Descend into the candlelit Megget’s Cellar for a sensory tasting session held deep within Edinburgh’s atmospheric underground vaults.

  • Savour four premium Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries under the expert guidance of a dedicated whisky specialist.

  • Go beyond the glass to learn how peat, barley, and oak casks create "the water of life," while using TourTalk devices to hear every word of the history.

  • Take home an authentic souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass to commemorate your 2-hour journey into the world of connoisseurship.

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  • Explore the Old Town’s seedy underbelly with an expert English-speaking guide, uncovering tales of 15th-century bootleggers, smugglers, and whisky-making pioneers.

  • Descend into the candlelit Megget’s Cellar for a sensory tasting session held deep within Edinburgh’s atmospheric underground vaults.

  • Savour four premium Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries under the expert guidance of a dedicated whisky specialist.

  • Go beyond the glass to learn how peat, barley, and oak casks create "the water of life," while using TourTalk devices to hear every word of the history.

  • Take home an authentic souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass to commemorate your 2-hour journey into the world of connoisseurship.

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£40
Cannibal clan actors and visitors at Edinburgh Dungeon exhibit.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Dungeon.
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 £40
£38

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What our guests say

Roselle Cosico Syed
GB

Roselle

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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We had a great time. The guide was amazing. We now have a better understanding of our favorite drink! We even get to try a whiskuy we are interested in which is a bonus.

The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience: Flavour Appreciation & Guided Tasting

KIRSTY GRACE MCINNES
NZ

Kirsty

New Zealand
Jan 2026

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A must-do attraction in Edinburgh that is great for kids too!! The audio guide is very helpful and I love that it has a child version as this kept my daughter entertained for the whole visit- she loved learning about the history of this place!! Thank you to the polite helpful staff here, you make this a wonderful attraction!

Combo: Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets + Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour

Gelly Gaultier
FR

Gelly

France
Jan 2026

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The tour is very well organized, with a digital guide on a smartphone that you are given at the entrance, which has a very intuitive interface. The palace is magnificent and definitely worth a visit. It is not huge, so it is easy to find time to see it even on a short stay in Edinburgh.

Combo: Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets + Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour

Filip Karaivanov

Filip

Jan 2026

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The interactions with the actors was definitely the most entertaining part. You could never expect who they would talk to and they made sure everyone felt included.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

Brandy Veenstra

Brandy

Dec 2025

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We booked the Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon combo tickets through Headout and honestly had such a great time. Edinburgh Zoo was lovely to walk around, well laid out, and the animals looked well cared for. Seeing a sleepy tiger absolutely zonked out was a highlight and made for the cutest photo ever. The views over the city were a nice bonus too. The Edinburgh Dungeon was the complete opposite vibe in the best way: dark, funny, immersive, and full of brilliant actors who really committed to the experience. Booking through Headout was quick, easy, and cheaper than buying separately. Perfect combo if you want a full day that mixes wholesome animal moments with laughs, jumps, and a bit of spooky fun.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

Shannon Rafter
CA

Shannon

Canada
Aug 2025

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We had "Lafayette" as our guide and he was so funny and quick with his improvisation. He made the experience very immersive as he remembered people's names and places they were from. He kept the whole group intrigued from start to finish. The reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the tour is posted as being an underground tour when most of it takes place above ground through the city. Lafayette is amazing though ,still a very fun and memorable experience!

Combo: Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

Kaue Caires Capellaro
BR

Kaue

Brazil
Dec 2025
The guide, J Y, was absolutely amazing. Give him the love he deserves. He was very thorough, telling us all kind of stories of the places we went through, loved it.

Combo: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

Stephen Todd Billington
US

Stephen

United States
Dec 2025
The ture guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. She made sure that everyone made it to the tour. Then she took is aside to set the seen and add to the mindset of the time period.she also involved the tourists in the story for the fun of it.

Combo: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

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