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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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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.

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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.

from
£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.
Interactive sensory experience with fiery visuals in a Scottish exhibit.
Interactive exhibit with people seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
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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.

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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.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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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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.
Whiskey tasting with chocolate, salami, salmon, and cheese pairing.
Visitors enjoying The Silver Tour at Scotch Whisky Experience, surrounded by whisky bottles.
Guests enjoying whisky tasting at the 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
  • Go on the ultimate Scotch whisky journey with the fully guided Gold Whisky Tour for a deep dive into the history, craftsmanship, and flavours of Scotland's most iconic spirit.

  • Delight your palate with a Scottish tasting menu at the award-winning Amber Restaurant, featuring a curated three-course meal, paired with a dram of premium Scotch whisky.

  • Engage your senses with an immersive tasting session where you'll explore the complexities of regional flavours and learn the secrets of expert whisky blending.

  • Enjoy exclusive, extended access to the world-renowned Scotch Whisky Collection, a vault of rare and vintage bottles, and gain insights from knowledgeable guides.

  • Take home a piece of the experience with a crystal tasting glass and a complimentary one-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society.

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  • Go on the ultimate Scotch whisky journey with the fully guided Gold Whisky Tour for a deep dive into the history, craftsmanship, and flavours of Scotland's most iconic spirit.

  • Delight your palate with a Scottish tasting menu at the award-winning Amber Restaurant, featuring a curated three-course meal, paired with a dram of premium Scotch whisky.

  • Engage your senses with an immersive tasting session where you'll explore the complexities of regional flavours and learn the secrets of expert whisky blending.

  • Enjoy exclusive, extended access to the world-renowned Scotch Whisky Collection, a vault of rare and vintage bottles, and gain insights from knowledgeable guides.

  • Take home a piece of the experience with a crystal tasting glass and a complimentary one-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society.

from
£95
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

5% off

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!

More details

  • 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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£40

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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.

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I found it exciting to find myself right "in history," entering places that characters who marked eras frequented. For a couple of hours I lost myself completely in that wonderful atmosphere. The audio guide was absolutely perfect in his explanations. I would never leave even from the gardens again.

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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.

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Brandy Veenstra

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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.

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Tour was interesting & tour leader was very kind. I didn't want to download another app to get my tickets but the Whiskey Experience people were very understanding & let us in with my email confirmation.

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