3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions
Overview
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72 hours
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*Selected attractions are included in the tour price.
Soak up the spirit of Speyside on a 3-Day small-group whisky tour! Explore Scotland’s principle malt whisky producing region, which is noted for its elegant and subtle-tasting whiskies. Your tour will depart from Edinburgh with a maximum of 16 people and head to the north-east area of Scotland. The region of Speyside follows the path of the River Spey, stretching from the west of the Cairngorm National Park to the east coast. Boasting an impressive scene of winding lochs, green glens and dramatic peaks, the region has something for everyone. Enjoy visits to four of the region’s famous whisky distilleries, Lindores Abbey, Royal Lochnagar, Glen Moray and Dalwhinnie and enjoy tastings and samples. Speyside is home to another 42 operating distilleries, so there’s certainly plenty more to see if time permits!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for travel on this tour is 18 years
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Tour timings and stops are flexible and for reference purposes only.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Lindores Abbey ,Dalwhinnie ,*Cragganmore, Speyside Cooperage, Cardhu Distillery– Included in tour price
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.
*Speyside Cooperage is visited on Monday and Wednesday departures.
*From 30 July 2025, this tour will no longer include a visit to Cragganmore Distillery. Instead, guests will enjoy a Bespoke Cask Tour at Cardhu Distillery, featuring four drams, with two drawn directly from the cask for a truly immersive experience. In addition, the tour will include a visit to Speyburn Distillery for a tour and tasting (four drams) until 31 March 2026.
*Please note that Cardhu silent season will run from 29 September to 17 October. During this time, tours of the production facilities will not be available. Instead, the group will enjoy animated videos and whisky samples
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Admission Fees: Includes entry to 5 Distilleries
2 nights overnight accommodation including breakfast, with private facilities.
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entrance fees: unless specified
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Grantown on Spey
Accommodations
Overnight in Grantown on Spey
Lindores Abbey Distillery
The oldest written reference to whisky mentions this location. Sample a dram at the modern distillery and drink in the history.
Braemar
Continue north towards the UK's largest National Park, Cairngorms National Park. This will be a stunning drive, so keep your cameras ready. You stop in Braemar and have some time for lunch and a little explore.
The Whisky Castle
After lunch in Braemar, you can sample the delights of the Whisky Castle. This whisky emporium has been selling the finest malt whiskies for over 120 years and is stocking over 600 malts. Savour three Speyside whiskies to get familiar with a distinctive taste of this region.
A whole day exploring Speyside, Scotland’s most famous whisky region.
Accommodations
Overnight in Grantown on Spey
Cardhu Distillery
*Flavour Journey and Tasting at Cardhu Distillery included in tour price Your first stop is Cardhu Distillery*, which is the first distillery pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming. Today, Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label. *Please note that Cardhu silent season will run from 29 September to 17 October. During this time, tours of the production facilities will not be available. Instead, the group will enjoy animated videos and whisky samples
Aberlour
After warming up with your first dram, we continue on to Aberlour for lunch.
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
After lunch in nearby Aberlour, we travel along the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, where you see another aspect of the whisky making process. This is one of the last barrel-making places in Scotland that still uses traditional methods as well as modern techniques. From shaping to charring, learn the secrets of the craft that goes back 5,000 years as you explore this unique place.
Speyburn Distillery
The last stop of the day, the charming Speyburn Distillery, is where tradition, craft and nature come together. Join their guided tour and uncover a legacy that dates back to 1897 and learn how the crystal-clear waters of the nearby stream help shape a bold, distinctive whisky full of character.
Grantown on Spey - Royal Deeside - Edinburgh
Dalwhinnie Distillery
By now you've become well-versed in whisky tasting, so a visit to Dalwhinnie will take you to the next level as you enjoy a masterclass experience arranged especially for Rabbie's customers; whisky and chocolate tasting. This delectable combination will make you discover the nuances of flavours so characteristic to Dalwhinnie's spirits. You will also get your own souvenir glass to take home with you to commemorate the experience.
Pitlochry
We continue south to Perthshire, often referred to as "Big Tree Country, towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for lunch.
The Hermitage
We head to the Hermitage, where you can take a fantastic woodland walk amongst majestic Douglas firs and ancient oaks leading up to the stunning Black Linn Falls.
Dunkeld
Next, we find the gorgeous cathedral town of Dunkeld situated on the banks of the River Tay. You have the chance to explore the architecturally fascinating cathedral or walk the quaint streets of this picturesque village.
Options
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
B&B Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).
Hotel Double Occupancy Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed).
B&B Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great experience
blinkingbears85,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great three days touring distilleries. Our guide (Graham) was great - the pace of the tour was excellent and we drank some lovely whisky!
Great Guide on Great tour
OxfordChristine,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent in every way. The whisky, the magnificent scenery, the jolly fellow travellers,the recommended food and accommodation, and perhaps most of all Roger the guide! These sort of trips are so much enhanced by a good guide. He drove very well, gave excellent information on what we were seeing with good knowledge of the history of the Highlands. Very calm and patient and a great help to a disabled passenger! Well done Roger!
Whisky tour
Jrn J,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience. Our deiver Al was very knowledgeable and very social. A good idea would be to have lunch together.
Tour to learn the secrets of Speyside
LauraCerezo,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour to the Speyside region was excellent. Our guide was Mac, who told us many Scottish stories throughout the journey, revealing his knowledge of history and landscape. We visited several distilleries such as Lindors, Cardhu, Dalwhinnie, Speyburn and a whiskey shop in Tomintoul. In all of them we had a clear explanation of the whiskey process... and good tastings to taste different varieties. We stayed at Grantown on Spey at Garden Park Guest House. Their owners Sarah and Daniel were great hosts and everything was perfect! It is a highly recommended tour to know the whiskies of this region.
Rabbie's Speyside Whisky Tour - my husband's memorable 60th birthday trip!
144jenl,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! After researching numerous multi-day whiskey tours from Edinburgh, my husband chose the Rabbie's 3 Day Speyside Whisky Tour. This exceeded our expectations. Dave R, our tour guide, was a fantastic driver, an interesting conversationalist and just an all-around nice guy. He kept us on time with a smile and some Scottish humor. He always had good suggestions for lunch venues when stopping in small towns. He accommodated additional quick tasting stops. AND, I got to pet and feed a hairy coo - what else could a girl want??? I would not hesitate to book more Rabbie's Tours - they do it right!
Whisky learning experience!
Z3862JTsharonk,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute ball. Our guide was wonderful. Whisky was amazing. The accommodation and local pub (Craig pub) was fantastic. Five stars 🌟
Whiskey, scenery and great company - Speyside at its finest!
Ryan W,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a long-time whisky lover, this 3-day Speyside tour with Rabbie’s was outstanding. Keith, our guide, blended deep knowledge, great storytelling, and easy humour, making every distillery visit come alive. The itinerary balanced big-name houses with hidden gems, giving a true taste of Speyside’s elegance and charm. The group on the bus was fantastic – friendly, fun, and united by a love of a good dram. Between the whiskies, the scenery, and the camaraderie, these three days felt like a perfect blend. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience Speyside at its best.
Grand experience!
Curiosity794564,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour and guide (Billy). I could have used a few more whiskey tours and tastings. But the stops were informative and interesting. Learned a lot. The next time I would stretch it to the 4 day tour. More time more tours. Rabbie's was well organized and the van felt brand new.
Learn everything about Speyside whiskey!
Jo274,
Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This three-day-tour is great for Whiskey connaisseurs and newcomers alike. The tour is very well organized: you see, hear, learn and drink a lot! It is quite comfortable to travel in this modern minibus, and be taken from one distillery to the next. Andy, our driver and entertainer, was funny and quite talkative. Overall, a great experience!
Whisky in the Highlands
886joannl,
Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent 3 days in the Highlands touring and tasting whisky. Our driver, Roger was very informative took great care of us. the tours that were arranged were different and explained the whisky distilling process. Our tastings were very well done by the distilleries. Dalwhinnie Distillery gave us a pairing with chocolate that was amazing. Cardu was exceptional. Everything was planned by Rabbies and communicated well.
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