Cellar Of Scotland Walking Tour, taste Edinburgh's finest drinks

Overview

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A guided tour taking you through the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh

Visit four unique Edinburgh bars and venues

Comfortable group sizes of no more than ten attendees chaperoned by an experienced tour guide and drinks specialist.

Four serves of Scottish alcoholic drinks, including cider, real cask ale, whisky, gin & tonic, cocktails and an optional meat & cheese platter.

Learn about the city’s history, architecture and the story of brewing and distilling in Edinburgh

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Attendees must be over the age of 18. Attendees under the age of 15 may be asked for valid photo ID.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Booking at each venue

A minimum four full serves of alcohol including beer, cider, cocktails, Scotch whisky and gin & tonic, each in an iconic Edinburgh venue.

In-depth guided tour by Scottish drinks industry expert

Optional Scottish cheese and meat board is not included in the base ticket price and need to be purchased separately as a bolt on.

Tips for your tour guide. They are not mandatory but are always a welcome treat and thankyou!

Transportation to and from any of the venues.

What To Expect

Saint Andrew Square, George Street, Edinburgh Scotland Saint Andrew Square, George Street, Edinburgh Scotland,Saint Andrew Square, George Street, Edinburgh Scotland,

Sample Menu

starter

A half pint of real ale

A half pint of real ale - Pentland IPA and a half pint of Thistly Cross Cider

main

A Scottish Gin and Tonic

main

Your choice of single malt Scotch whisky

main

Your choice of cocktail

Your choice of cocktail: a Port of Leith White Port and tonic or a Scotch Whisky Sour

main

Optional cheese and meat board

Optional Scottish cheese and meats charcuterie board selection, including haggis bonbons and sourdough bread

Options

Walking tour - drinks only

Walking Tour - drinks and food

Visit 4 pubs and bars: Discover 4 unique venues in the New Town, Old Town and Southside of Edinburgh. Each with their own character and atmosphere.
Small groups, intimate tours: Tours are no larger than 10 attendees allowing for quality time with our knowledgeable tour guides.
Duration: 2 hours
Four serves of Scottish drinks: Including real cask ale, cider, cocktails, Scotch whisky and gin. As well as a Scottish Charcuterie board at the final venue
Discover city neighbourhoods : Explore Broughton, New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh.

Reviews

5.00

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great whiskey walking tour!!
lindamZ8331LX,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was great and beyond our expectations! Steven was our tour guide and had a wealth of knowledge to share! He was friendly and interesting and gave us a great overview of whiskey in Scotland! We would all highly recommend him and this tour!
A must do experience with Steven as the guide
londono jorge,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour with Steven, the best guide you could possible get to learn about not only whiskey but a whole lot of the history of Scotland and Edinburgh. His knowledge was beyond impressive. The selected bars and tastes were also exceptional. Steven made our visit to Edinburgh a truly awesome one. Could not recommend him more. The price was too low for all he had to offer.
Great Experience for Whisky Drinkers, from Newbies to Aficionados
EEBaker,
Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our group of four (two couples) took this tour on the day we arrived in Edinburgh, because we wanted to dive right into the Scottish and whisky culture, and we're so glad we did. Our guide Steven is incredibly knowledgeable about both whisky and Edinburgh, and as most really great walking food/drink tours will do, he did a fantastic job of blending together not only the stories of the whiskies we tried, but the histories of the pubs we visited and the city we were walking through. Such a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to Scotland and Scotch whisky. Very highly recommended!
Whisky Tasting
Vamsi D,
Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. Stephen was very informative and very delightful. He provided us with a wonderful experience of whisky tasting and while also providing us with history and/or origins of each bottle. If you are a whisky lover, try this, you will love it as much as did
#1
Jonathan R,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the perfect only tour - so fun & easygoing but full of all the history of whisky and distillery. Thanks for the best time and all the recommendations. Everyone do this.
Great Whisjey Experience!
D8290NDdaniels,
Jul 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stephen did a fantastic job teaching us about Scottish Whiskey and Scotland/Edinburgh in general. He took us to several places to try a wide range of whiskeys and even helped select one for me to take home. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions! My wife had a great time and she doesn’t normally like whiskey so I would highly recommend this tour if even you don’t like whiskey.
A fountain of knowledge
benjaminrS528FD,
Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steven's knowledge of whiskey and Scotland was amazing. I felt like I could ask a question about virtually anything and Steven would have a well considered reply. I was soaking up information during every moment of the tour. The pubs and drinks were also excellent. This experience was, unquestionably, a highlight of our time in Edinburgh.
Excellent experience
Laurie H,
May 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our host was excellent, he gave history of whisky and history of Edinburgh. It was so well plotted out, we went to old town and new town establishments. Thoroughly enjoyed this whisky experience. Well done Laurie
Brilliant
Oscar Å,
Sep 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much more than a whiskey round. Steven Shand is a true professional. He is knowledgeable and passionate, which is noticeable throughout the round. We can warmly recommend this guy and this event.
Excellent and Personable Guide
erindZ1501WL,
Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Allan was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and witty. He offered good whisky history as well as local context. We had a great time being led around the city and being introduced to some cool local bars. We were sad to hear that our tour would be the final one ever to be conducted, but we were so happy with our experience and Allan made our day!