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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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Group enjoying whisky tasting session at Scotch Whisky Experience.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

50 mins - 3 hrs
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Choose the perfect whisky experience for your budget and palate at the world-renowned The Scotch Whisky Experience, located right beside Edinburgh Castle.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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£25
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Four glasses of whiskey for tasting at A Taste of Scotland experience.

A Taste of Scotland - Scotch Whisky Experience: Guided Tasting & 3-Course Meal

3 hrs
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  • Experience a guided, immersive journey into the art of whisky making, followed by a viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky.

  • Benefit from a 3-hour premium experience that includes an audio guide in 20 languages for the tour and take home a crystal whisky tasting glass.

  • Savour a masterclass tasting of five distinct whiskies, including a regional single malt and a four-dram tray to help you compare Scotland's iconic styles.

  • Indulge in a Scottish tasting menu at Amber Restaurant, featuring 7 traditional dishes across 3 courses, including a trio of starters and mains.

  • Experience a perfect pairing as you finish your meal with a decadent dessert matched with a specially selected dram of Scotch whisky and coffee or tea.

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  • Experience a guided, immersive journey into the art of whisky making, followed by a viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky.

  • Benefit from a 3-hour premium experience that includes an audio guide in 20 languages for the tour and take home a crystal whisky tasting glass.

  • Savour a masterclass tasting of five distinct whiskies, including a regional single malt and a four-dram tray to help you compare Scotland's iconic styles.

  • Indulge in a Scottish tasting menu at Amber Restaurant, featuring 7 traditional dishes across 3 courses, including a trio of starters and mains.

  • Experience a perfect pairing as you finish your meal with a decadent dessert matched with a specially selected dram of Scotch whisky and coffee or tea.

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£95
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Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting

2 hrs

  • Explore the Old Town’s seedy underbelly with an expert English-speaking guide, uncovering tales of 15th-century bootleggers, smugglers, and whisky-making pioneers.

  • Descend into the candlelit Megget’s Cellar for a sensory tasting session held deep within Edinburgh’s atmospheric underground vaults.

  • Savour four premium Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries under the expert guidance of a dedicated whisky specialist.

  • Go beyond the glass to learn how peat, barley, and oak casks create "the water of life," while using TourTalk devices to hear every word of the history.

  • Take home an authentic souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass to commemorate your 2-hour journey into the world of connoisseurship.

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  • Explore the Old Town’s seedy underbelly with an expert English-speaking guide, uncovering tales of 15th-century bootleggers, smugglers, and whisky-making pioneers.

  • Descend into the candlelit Megget’s Cellar for a sensory tasting session held deep within Edinburgh’s atmospheric underground vaults.

  • Savour four premium Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries under the expert guidance of a dedicated whisky specialist.

  • Go beyond the glass to learn how peat, barley, and oak casks create "the water of life," while using TourTalk devices to hear every word of the history.

  • Take home an authentic souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass to commemorate your 2-hour journey into the world of connoisseurship.

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£40
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People seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland exhibit.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

50 mins - 1 hr 15 mins
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  • Enjoy excellent value with this combo ticket that lets you save 5% while experiencing a journey through the world of Scotch whisky and a chilling ghost tour.
  • Step into the shadows on an underground ghost tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, including infamous sites like the South Bridge vaults, with an expert local guide.
  • Visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard, known for paranormal sightings and the touching story of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who stood guard at his owner's grave for years.
  • Begin your adventure at The Scotch Whisky Experience, where you’ll unlock the secrets behind Scotland’s whisky-making process, with multilingual audio guides.
  • Under expert guidance, you’ll sample a dram of fine single malt or blended whisky. Plus, get a crystal whisky tasting glass to take home.
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  • Enjoy excellent value with this combo ticket that lets you save 5% while experiencing a journey through the world of Scotch whisky and a chilling ghost tour.
  • Step into the shadows on an underground ghost tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, including infamous sites like the South Bridge vaults, with an expert local guide.
  • Visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard, known for paranormal sightings and the touching story of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who stood guard at his owner's grave for years.
  • Begin your adventure at The Scotch Whisky Experience, where you’ll unlock the secrets behind Scotland’s whisky-making process, with multilingual audio guides.
  • Under expert guidance, you’ll sample a dram of fine single malt or blended whisky. Plus, get a crystal whisky tasting glass to take home.
from Original price£44
£41.80

5% off

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Cannibal clan actors and visitors at Edinburgh Dungeon exhibit.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

50 mins - 1 hr 20 mins
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 Original price£41.62
£39.54

5% off

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Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Scotland, with visitors enjoying a whiskey tasting experience.

Combo (Save 11%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

45 mins - 50 mins
Audio guide

  • Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with this exceptional-value combo, seamlessly pairing Edinburgh Castle with The Scotch Whisky Experience while enjoying a 5% saving.

  • Step back through centuries of history at Edinburgh Castle on a 45-minute expert-led walking tour, uncovering stories of monarchs, sieges, and enduring legends.

  • After your guided introduction, take time to explore the castle at your own pace—admire the Scottish Crown Jewels, visit St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in views from Castle Rock.

  • Continue your journey at The Scotch Whisky Experience with the 50-minute Silver Tour, where you’ll discover the craft behind Scotland’s national drink and enjoy a guided tasting.

  • Explore more with multilingual audio guides available in 20 languages, and take home a crystal souvenir tasting glass to round off your experience in style.

More details

  • Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with this exceptional-value combo, seamlessly pairing Edinburgh Castle with The Scotch Whisky Experience while enjoying a 5% saving.

  • Step back through centuries of history at Edinburgh Castle on a 45-minute expert-led walking tour, uncovering stories of monarchs, sieges, and enduring legends.

  • After your guided introduction, take time to explore the castle at your own pace—admire the Scottish Crown Jewels, visit St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in views from Castle Rock.

  • Continue your journey at The Scotch Whisky Experience with the 50-minute Silver Tour, where you’ll discover the craft behind Scotland’s national drink and enjoy a guided tasting.

  • Explore more with multilingual audio guides available in 20 languages, and take home a crystal souvenir tasting glass to round off your experience in style.

from Original price£66
£58.81

11% off

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Visitors exploring Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets + Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour

Explore at your pace
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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.

More details

  • 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 Original price£47
£44.65

5% off

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Stuart P

United Kingdom
Couple
Jun 2026
Very informative Tour and the secret underground setting This was made extra special by our tour guide Lafayette who was extremely knowledgeable and funny 🤣

Combo: Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

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