Duration
Free cancellation
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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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.
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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.
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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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2-hour guided walking tour and tasting experience
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English-speaking guide and whisky expert
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4 Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries
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Small group of max 18 people
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Audio device
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Hotel transfers
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Gratuities
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Take a sensory journey through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Scotland’s whisky heritage, ending with a guided tasting in an exclusive candlelit underground vault.
Getting started
Meet your guide near the Royal Mile, where your ticket will be checked and audio devices handed out. The walk begins through historic streets tied to whisky’s colourful past.
What to expect
You’ll follow the story of “aqua vitae” from King James IV to 19th-century pioneers like Ballantine and Usher Jr, while exploring the wynds and closes that helped shape Scotland’s whisky legacy.
Features
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Whisky history tour: Learn about smugglers, surgeons, and famous whisky-makers in the birthplace of global Scotch distribution.
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King James IV and beyond: Discover how a royal prescription led to Edinburgh’s early whisky dominance and its Guild of Surgeon Barbers.
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Old Town origins: Walk the streets where the biggest names in whisky once worked, experimented, and revolutionized the industry.
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Vault tasting session: Head into candlelit Megget’s Cellar for a guided single malt tasting in a private underground space.
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Expert-led experience: Sample four regional whiskies and learn how ingredients like water, peat, and casks shape their flavour.
This intimate tour blends storytelling with sensory discovery and it's perfect for anyone curious about Scotch, its roots, and how to taste it like a pro.
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What to bring
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 18 years.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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People with cardiac issues and pregnant women are restricted from participating in this experience.
Additional information
- This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry valid ID. Drink responsibly.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Mercat Cross.
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Address: High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom.
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