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Free cancellation
Guided tour
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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
- English-speaking guide and whisky expert
- 4 Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries
- Small group of max 18 people
- Audio device
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Experience Edinburgh’s dark past with a guided walking tour through its historic Old Town, ending with a guided tasting in the underground Megget’s Cellar.
Getting started
Meet your guide near Mercat Cross, where you’ll receive a personal audio device for enhanced storytelling, and then set off on your journey through Edinburgh’s historic streets.
What to expect
Edinburgh’s Old Town
Walk through the cobbled streets of Old Town, where your guide recounts tales of the city’s whisky heritage. Learn about the figures who shaped Edinburgh’s whisky industry, from King James IV’s promotion of whisky to whisky smugglers and producers like George Ballantine who sold their whiskies internationally.
Megget’s Cellar
Descend into Megget’s Cellar, an underground space where you’ll take part in a premium tasting session. Sample 4 carefully selected Scottish pours while your guide shares fascinating insights into Scotland’s whisky heritage.
Exploring with a guide
Your expert guide brings history to life with captivating stories, while the provided audio device ensures you don’t miss a word. Enjoy a fully interactive experience where you can ask questions and receive personalized commentary, making each tale even more captivating.
Features
- Old Town: Walk the historic streets where whisky smugglers and merchants shaped Scotland’s whisky industry.
- Megget’s Cellar: An exclusive underground setting for a guided tasting experience.
- Whisky tasting: Sample four Scottish blends from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries while learning about their origins, ingredients, production techniques, and flavors.
Wrapping up
Your tour concludes in Megget’s Cellar, where you can savor the last sips before heading back to explore Edinburgh at your leisure.
What to bring
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 18 years.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- 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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