Guided Tours

The Gold Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

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.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

4.7/5

(31)

Kelli

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Fun and interesting for novice scotch drinker. Alex was our tour guide and he was awesome. We were a bit late and they were super accommodating. Thank you to Basil for our private 10 tour of what we missed. Great staff and a great way to spend an hour or so in Edinburgh.

Jane

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

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.

Allen

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Very informative, guide wa excellent, presentation well laid out, would recommend to anyone Booking with Headout was good, they kept in touch with reminders of upcoming tour

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.

Entry tickets to The Gold Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

75-min guided tour

Comparative tasting of four malts

Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership

Discounts at the bar and shop during the membership year

Crystal tasting glass

Audio guide in American Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, British Sign Language, International Sign Language, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Canada, Netherlands and over 15 countries have loved this experience
Jane
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
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.
Allen
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very informative, guide wa excellent, presentation well laid out, would recommend to anyone Booking with Headout was good, they kept in touch with reminders of upcoming tour
Sydney
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our guide Kaitlyn was very good and led the tasting experience in an informative and entertaining way. The vault with three thousand whisky's was amazing. The whisky's was pretty good as well.
Johan
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
A very informative and well digitalized show regarding whiskeymanufacturing!
Joanna
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Well the gorm of prsentatipnn. Both the person and and ai. Great.

Taste, compare, and conquer

Not just any guided tasting—this one’s got a little extra flair! In 75 mins, compare four regional blends, guided by an expert who knows their drams like the back of their hand. Expect tasting notes, insider tips, and a masterclass that’s actually fun. Whether you’re a peaty Islay fan or a smooth Speyside lover, this lineup will put your taste buds to the test. And the best part? A whole year of perks with your new Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership!

From blending tricks to big perks

The experience doesn’t stop at the tasting table! From learning the secrets of blending to staring in awe at one of the largest Scotch collections in the world, every moment is a treat. Your crystal-tasting glass is a souvenir for the road, and your membership means discounts at the shop all year long. Now that’s a deal worth raising a glass to!

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, smoking is not allowed on this experience.

Kids under 18 are not allowed to go on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, International Sign Language (ISL), BSL & ASL are available for this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Facilities: restroom.

This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry valid ID. Drink responsibly.

Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

Address: 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, United Kingdom.

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