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The Scotch Whisky Experience, silver whisky tour with tasting

from

£21.00

Free cancellation

Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German , Portuguese , Russian , Dutch , Japanese , Polish , Swedish , Chinese , Korean

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 50 minutes

Safety measures applied

Instant confirmation

Fast track

Entrance fees included

Local touch

Tour with Audioguide

E-Voucher

Do this because

Dive into the history and alchemy of blending the perfect dram of Scottish whisky
Enjoy a complimentary dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky
Discover one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky

What to expect

Explore one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky, at one of the UK’s top visitor attractions, as you enjoy a fantastic tour and tasting.

You'll be taken on a journey by your entertaining guide that will transport you across Scotland's five whisky-producing regions and help you to learn how geography and weather combine to create unique regional characteristics, aromas, and flavours.

You'll even take home a souvenir limited-edition crystal whisky tasting glass. Perfect for whisky first-timers and families, this tour has something for everyone.

COVID-19 information

The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

The experience complies with government regulations

Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected

Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors

What's included

Learn about the production of Scotch whisky
Introduction to the aromas in whisky
A dram of Scotch whisky or Irn Bru (adults and concessions only)
Viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky
Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only)
Audio guide available (20 languages)

Where

354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE

Meeting point:

This tour takes place at The Scotch Whisky Experience which is located beside Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. It is a 20-minute walk from Haymarket and Waverley railway stations and St. Andrew's Square bus station; open-top bus tours and Lothian buses stop close by.

What to remember

This tour has audio guides available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Czech, Gaelic, British Sign Language and American Sign Language
Adults and concessions will receive a crystal whisky tasting glass as a souvenir
There is a complimentary soft drink available as a non-alcoholic option
Kindly bring a valid photo ID to prove you are 18+ years of age, otherwise soft drink option will be offered
Please arrive early as admission is by timed entry and guided tour

Provider

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Jim
From United States of America - March 2023

Travelled as a couple

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Was allemaal heel erg goed geregeld Een enorm leuk evenement om wat meer kennis van Whisky op te doen Mooi om ook een gratis whisky glas te krijgen

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