Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
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Alexander
Roselle
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Choose the perfect whisky experience for your budget and palate at the world-renowned The Scotch Whisky Experience, located right beside Edinburgh Castle.
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Embark on an interactive journey through the ‘Origins’ of whisky and the art of blending before stepping inside a breathtaking vault of 3,384 rare bottles.
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Choose the Silver Tour for the ideal introduction featuring a fully guided 50-min tour, a regional dram of your choice, and a crystal tasting glass to take home as a souvenir.
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Pick the Gold Tour to elevate your visit with everything in the Silver Tour, plus an extra flight of four regional single malts to compare like a professional taster.
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With the Taste of Scotland Tour, you get everything included with the Gold Tour, followed by a 3-course, 7-dish gourmet menu at the award-winning Amber Restaurant.
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Entry tickets to The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Access to the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation immersive journey
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Tasting of a single malt or blended Scotch Whisky, as per your choice
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Crystal tasting glass
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Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish
Additional paid options:
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The Silver Tour
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50-min guided tour
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Irn-Bru (for kids)
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The Gold Tour
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75-min guided tour
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Comparative tasting of four regional single malts
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1-year Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership
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10% off the list price of all Scotch whiskies at the bar during the membership year
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£2 discount off all 70cl bottles of whisky and exclusive Scotch Whisky Experience whisky miniature packs during the membership year
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15% discount on the Scotch Whisky Training School for the cardholder
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The Taste of Scotland Tour
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3-hour guided tour and tasting experience
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3-course Scottish tasting menu in Amber Restaurant with 7 dishes
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Dram of Scotch whisky matched with dessert
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Coffee or tea
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Transport to and from the venue
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Additional drinks
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Personal expenses and souvenirs
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Gratuities
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You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a dedicated aficionado, the ultimate Scotch whisky pilgrimage awaits on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Choose from three curated tours—Silver, Gold, or the Taste of Scotland—and immerse yourself in the craft, history, and unmistakable character of the world’s most iconic spirit.
Getting started
Head to the heart of the Old Town, right next to Edinburgh Castle. Upon arrival, present your booking to be matched with your chosen experience. Tours depart every 20 minutes, and with state-of-the-art audio guides available in 20 languages, you are guaranteed a personalised, world-class journey regardless of which tour level you select.
What to expect
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Step into a multi-sensory world where the "water of life" comes to life. You’ll explore interactive exhibits detailing the alchemy of maturation and blending, culminating in a visit to a vault housing one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections. Depending on your choice, you’ll transition from a guided tasting into a deeper regional exploration or an award-winning culinary feast.
Features:
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The Silver Tour: Enjoy a fully guided 50-minute tour through the ‘Origins’ and ‘Art of Whisky Making’ exhibits, see the record-breaking 3,384-bottle collection, and savour a perfectly poured dram (or Irn-Bru) in a crystal tasting glass that is yours to keep.
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The Gold Tour: For those who want more, the 75-min Gold Tour expands your palate. Following the core tour, sit down for an expert-led comparative tasting of four additional regional single malts, helping you decode the distinct flavours of Scotland’s famous distilling regions.
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The Taste of Scotland Tour: After your Gold Tour tasting, enjoy a 3-hour journey that concludes at the award-winning Amber Restaurant. Indulge in a three-course, seven-dish tasting menu featuring a trio of Scottish starters, a trio of mains, and a dessert matched with a final premium dram.
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World-class accessibility: Every tour is designed to be inclusive, featuring audio guides in 20 languages (including British and American Sign Language).
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, smoking is not allowed on this experience.
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Kids under 18 are not allowed to go on this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, International Sign Language (ISL), BSL & ASL are available for this experience.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
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Note that only The Silver Tour is family-friendly; both The Gold Tour and The Taste of Scotland Tour are 18+ only.
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Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.
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Facilities: restroom.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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