Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about the different whiskey distilleries in the city, and impart some of the Scottish traditions and witticisms surrounding the tipple with you. You’ll sample amber liquid from various whiskey regions in the country and learn to distinguish between the different notes.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local Host who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Your Local Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Your Local host may also suggest adjustments or new routes if they feel that there is something just around the corner that you may enjoy, or perhaps if the weather affects your itinerary.
Although you will see well known pubs, markets and stores, your Local Host will also help you to discover the places, things and stories that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
4 whisky tastings per person
Walking experience
Private and personalised experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
3 hours with a host
Food and drinks in addition to those included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
City Art Centre
Join your host, a self-proclaimed whiskey connoisseur, and sample some of the finest Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh - pop into Arcade Bar, a relaxed bar dedicated to haggis and whiskey with an extensive malt list
Glenkinchie Distillery
Visit a traditional whiskey cellar, like Glenkinchie, which was founded in 1825, and learn about the distillation process IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yuto U,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
You can enjoy rich history of Scotland by walking through interesting places hidden in the city of Edinburgh. Our friend Jamie is an amazing guide for this tour, who shared with me his deep knowledge and appreciation of this town. His enthusiasm ushered me into unforgettable exploration of the culture and, of course, whiskey!
Jill A,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
I wanted to go to places "off the beaten track" That is EXACTLY what Jill did. We went to some local pubs and got to talk with the locals. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon
Elizabeth W,
Jan 15, 2025
- Viator
Tanja was amazing, would HIGHLY recommend this experience. Passionate and knowledgable tour around the city of Edinburgh while tasting whiskey! My husband and I loved the experience.
tricia v,
Nov 12, 2024
- Viator
I loved seeing the pubs that local people go to. I am not a whisky drinker however I wanted to experience Scottish whisky and I am so glad I did. I enjoyed all of the samples and every single pub that we stopped at. My guide, Joe, was very knowledgeable and lots of fun. He even gave me a great dinner recommendation.
Judith H,
Nov 5, 2024
- Viator
G was amazing! He gave us the tour we had hoped for! History. Stories. And a really good education in Scotch whiskey. The pace was perfect and the different pubs he took us to were nice little gems. I highly recommend him as a guide! It was definitely customized to our interests.
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