Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

4.9 (78 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and past far beyond your visit.

Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began.

The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our underground Megget’s Cellar. Hear captivating tales, breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in our exclusive underground vaults. There’s no better way to warm the spirits. You’ll taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist.

As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment.

Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit.

What's included

  • Whisky tasting of 4 drams
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small-Group Experience
  • Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist
  • Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18

What to expect

  1. Mercat Cross
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Start your tour at the Mercat Cross and discover the importance of this 8-sided historically significant monument
  2. Royal Mile
    30m
    Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process. Nose and taste your way through the whisky regions, with sample whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland distilleries. Just consider this your first step to becoming a whisky connoisseur!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.

End point

Megget`s Cellar, 28 Blair Street, EH1 1QR. This tour ends in Megget's Cellar, which is located half way down the stairs to the Blair Street Underground Vaults, right underneath our main booking office.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.

Cancellation policy

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

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