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4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

96 hours

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This tour takes you to the island of Islay, a Scottish island paradise, with stunning scenery, ancient history, traditional culture and home to some Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries, many of which you will have the opportunity to visit.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Minibus transport (max 16 guests)

• Return Ferries to/from Islay

• Services of a professional tour guide

• Lagavulin Warehouse Experience

• Tour and tastings at Ardbeg

• Tour and exclusive tasting at Laphroaig

• Tour and tasting Bruichladdich

• Tour and exclusive tasting at Kilchoman

• Cask Tasting at Bunnahabhain

• 3 nights B&B accommodation at The Bowmore House or Island Bear

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned mini bus

Small-group tour (max 16 people)

Lunch

Dinner

Gratuities

What To Expect

Day 1

Edinburgh - Islay

Accommodations

B&B at Bowmore House or Island Bear

1

Inveraray

As you travel through the south-west Highlands, you will make a visit to the attractive village of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Board a ferry to travel to the island of Islay, whilst taking the two hour journey, you will be able to admire the impressive view across the islands of Gigha and Jura, as well as beauty of West Loch Tarbert. You could also take the opportunity to get a taste of some Islay whisky from the on board bar.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Bunnahabhain Distillery

At Bunnahabhain Distillery, you will have the opportunity for either a tour of the distillery, or a selection of core range drams for a tasting

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 2

Distilleries of Islay Day 1

Accommodations

B&B at Bowmore House or Island Bear

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Enjoy a freshly prepared hearty breakfast at Bowmore House or Island Bear

1

Lagavulin Distillery

At the Lagavulin distillery we would include a curated Warehouse Tasting, sampling cask drawn drams to taste the impact of the maturation process.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Ardbeg Distillery

At the Ardbeg distillery, you will have time for a lunch stop, as well as a tasting of a range of Ardbeg's whiskies.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Laphroaig Distillery

At the Laphroaig distillery, you would have the chance for a tour of some of the production facilities at the distillery, before sampling a unique selection of whiskies in the distillery bar.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Distilleries of Islay Day 2

Accommodations

B&B at Bowmore House or Island Bear

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Enjoy a freshly prepared hearty breakfast at Bowmore House or Island Bear

1

Bruichladdich Distillery

When you visit Bruichladdich Distillery, you will join a tour of the production areas of the distillery discovering more about the unconventional processes that Bruichladdich use, before sampling a range of Whiskies from the distillery.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Kilchoman Distillery

Kilchoman Distillery will be the stop for your lunch (not included) on Day 3 of your tour, you will also join a tour and tasting at Islay only independent farm distillery.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 4

Islay to Edinburgh

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Enjoy a freshly prepared hearty breakfast at Bowmore House or Island Bear

1

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2 hours • Admission Included

Options

4 Day Islay Whisky Tour

Double - 1 bed for 2 people

Single Room - 1 person

Single Room

4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

B&B Twin - two single beds

Reviews

4.98

138 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • It was amazing. Thank you...

    Cheukman C,

    Jun 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was amazing. Thank you for trying your best to let us experience to the fullest. Jaimie was such an amaing guide. Knowledge and humorous, patienice and considerate. It was a memorable experience thanks greatly to Jaimie’s guidance.

  • Outstanding Islay Distillery Experience

    David A,

    May 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our 4-day Islay distillery tour exceeded all expectations from start to finish. Our group of 16 never felt crowded – whether we were traveling in the mini bus or enjoying the intimate tastings at each distillery. The well-thought-out itinerary struck the perfect balance between structured visits and flexibility, and Stefan, our guide, was absolutely outstanding – not only was he incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, but his genuine enthusiasm and local expertise led us to some fantastic bonus stops that weren't part of the original plan. The entire trip ran seamlessly without a single hiccup, from the great B&B accommodation that served as our comfortable home base to the excellent coordination that meant we never had to worry about timing – everything flowed effortlessly from one experience to the next. Stefan's personable nature and insider knowledge of the island made each day feel like exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than following a rigid tour schedule. The combination of exceptional guidance, comfortable transportation, quality accommodation, and seamless logistics created an unforgettable whisky experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Islay's renowned distilleries.

  • A scotch whisky lovers dream come true!

    Christine G,

    Apr 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was such an enjoyable experience! We visited 8 different distilleries as well as the Whisky Vault and several historical sites. Our accommodations for 3 nights at the Bowmore House B&B were spacious; we had a great view and the proprietors were anxious to make us comfortable.

  • Turn your brain off and enjoy the finest nectar offered on Islay

    Nickolas H,

    May 21, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    Making the trek to Islay and visiting their world famous distilleries is a massive undertaking, but with this tour all of the planning, last minute changes, and transport are handled so seamlessly that you wonder why you ever felt any trepidation. Murray picked us up in a clean, comfortable van and we traveled through gorgeous countryside to reach the ferry that took us to the island. Idyllic accommodations awaited us, and over the next 2 days we were treated to incredible experiences and whiskey that you could only try there, and sometimes would never be had again. What made this an easy 5-star tour was Murray, because he not only knew what to expect and had relationships with all of the distilleries, townsfolk, and workers, but he brought personality to the tour and kept everything light. Group dynamics will certainly shape how enjoyable each tour is, and to have such an excellent guide as the foundation for those dynamics, it means that you may be surprised the whiskey isn’t the most memorable part of the tour.

From £975.00

4.98
138 reviews
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