15 Glasgow Whisky Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 820 reviews · 1 hour · from $26Our pick

Explore Glasgow’s 1877 Old Pumphouse with an English-speaking guide such as Nina, Linzi, or Madeleine. Follow the whisky-making process from mashing to distillation, admire the River Clyde from the Still House, then taste three Clydeside drams. The one-hour tour is wheelchair accessible and limited to four people.

“Our tour was amazing. Nina was a great guide, she explained everything well and made it entertaining. Don’t miss out on this experience, we loved it!”

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2.Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Spend 90 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as John, Rebecca, or Cameron. Follow the whisky from mash tun to copper stills and Warehouse No. 1, then taste three Glengoyne single malts matched with Scottish chocolates. The tour is for adults 18 and over and includes free parking.

“Wonderful, Rebecca was excellent, thos was a unique experience and a very fun filled one, learnt the correct way of habing scotch☺️”

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3.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Leave Glasgow at 9:00 a.m. with a guide such as James, Jim, Calum, or Jenny for Stirling Castle, a guided Loch Lomond walk at Balmaha, and a Glengoyne whisky visit. The minibus tour lasts about 7 hours and 10 minutes, carries up to 16 people, and leaves admissions and food to you.

“Had the best day on what ended up being an unexpected private tour due to us being the only ones to book today. John, our guide, was easily one of the best we’ve ever had. He was super knowledgeable, funny and genuinely made the whole experience amazing. We started at Stirling Castle, explored the nearby graveyard, and learned so much about Scotland’s history! Then we went to Loch Lomond, taking a scenic detour through the countryside due to a road closure. John hiked with us all the way to the viewpoints, which were absolutely stunning. We ended the day with a whiskey tour (with more great guides) and tasting at…”

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4.Whisky and Loch Lomond Tour with Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $138

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide, traveling by minibus from Glasgow to Glengoyne Distillery, Balloch, Loch Lomond, and Clydeside Distillery. You will see traditional and modern whisky-making, taste two Glengoyne drams plus whisky at Clydeside, and hear stories from guides such as Nicola, John, Alan, and Ben.

“George was an excellent driver/guide. We were the only two on the bus so had our own personal tour!!! Distillery tour at Glengoyne was a favorite spot.”

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5.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $108

Travel from Glasgow in a small group of up to eight with guides such as James, Calum, Andrew, Derek, Laura, and Owen. Visit Stirling Castle, take a 45-minute Highland walk near Loch Lomond, and tour Glengoyne Distillery. Castle and whisky admission cost extra, and the route may run in reverse.

“Allround trip with a great guide. Lots of local information”

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6.A Wee Walk and a Whisky: Unique Glasgow Walking Tour (5pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start at Glasgow City Chambers at 5pm for a two-hour walk through George Square, High Street, Merchant City, the Tolbooth Steeple, and views of the Necropolis. Guides such as Louise, Caron, Karen, and Dave mix Glasgow history, street art, and local stories before leading a tasting of three full whisky drams at Mharsanta.

“Louise and Gabe were wonderful guides! The walk was very easy and enjoyable and the rapport with Louise and Gabe was entertaining and informative. Best was the sit and whiskey tasting to finish!”

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7.Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $246

Spend about eight hours exploring three Scottish whisky distilleries from Glasgow. Your driver-guide may include Glengoyne, Deanston, Clydeside, Auchentoshan, or Tullibardine, with tastings and local commentary. Guides such as Sergio, Stef, Dario, and Johnny have handled the route, and pickup can be arranged from Glasgow Airport, Ocean Terminal, or another location.

“Steph was a great guide. I was glad to be able to change for the final stop and to do a flight tasting instead of a tour. I would recommend this tour for people wanting to start their whiskey knowledge and journey.”

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8.Guided City Highlights Tour & Whisky Tasting (5pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide, walking from George Square past Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, Tolbooth Steeple, and Merchant City. Finish at Mharsanta with three full whisky drams and stories about each one. Guides have included David, Gabriel, Karen, Gabe, Louise, and Caron. Groups are limited to 10 adults.

“Gabe was a very good guide with a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm about Glasgows history.”

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9.Explore Glasgow: Scottish Rogue Whisky Walking Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Join Scottish Rogue at 2pm for a 2.5-hour Glasgow walking tour with stops at The Scotia, The Piper Whisky Bar, and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Guides such as Neil explain Scotch, Glasgow history, and local pub customs in a relaxed way. Expect three whisky tastings, a small group of up to 12, and plenty of walking.

“My wife and I do similar tours in almost every city we visit and this was one of the best, if not, the best! Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, and engaging. We learned about whiskey but it wasn’t pretentious — after explaining that she doesn’t love straight spirits, my wife was offered ginger ale to mix with her scotch in every pub we visited. We were able to see some hidden gems that we would have never found on our own, or even been allowed into! We sampled scotch at a private members only club. We will definitely remember this experience for years to come!”

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10.Haggis Tasting with a Dram of Scottish Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 30 min · from $19Best value

Meet at Mharsanta on Bell Street, opposite Merchant Square, for a 30-minute private tasting of MacSween’s haggis with neeps and tatties, paired with a dram of Cydeside Stobcross single malt. An English-speaking host explains the Scottish pairing, and children or non-drinkers can choose a soft drink instead.

“The food was exceptional, lovely restaurant, very attentive staff”

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11.Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three and a half hours walking Glasgow’s West End, beginning at Òran Mór and finishing near Hillhead Underground station. Guides such as Adam and Will lead a small group of up to 10 through local pubs, restaurants, shops, and the University of Glasgow, with haggis, Cullen skink, cranachan, sticky toffee pudding, a secret dish, and two single malts.

“Adam was an excellent Tour Guide and the food stops were wonderful. The only reason I deducted the star was because at the whiskey stop… They were not prepared for us at all and did not have enough whiskey for the group of 10 adults. So we all tasted the first whiskey and then sat for about 30 minutes while waiting to get the next whiskey. Everything else about the Tour was timed well, but we had a car scheduled to pick us up at the return spot and this delay had us worry about losing that ride. We were here with a cruise and didn’t want to risk any…”

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12.The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $149

At Glengoyne Distillery, 14 miles from Glasgow, an English-speaking guide leads you through the distillery before you sample five single cask whiskies and blend your own 20cl, cask strength bottle. Guides such as Vivian and Carlos explain wood, sherry, bourbon, and maturation in a small group of up to eight adults.

“We looked into a few different Whisky Distilleries and decided to go to Glengoyne. We are so glad we did! We ended up with a private tour as no one else has booked and we had an amazing time! Was interesting and fun to learn about the different blends and casks. Would definitely go again if we are ever back in Glasgow.”

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13.Go Drinking whisky with a Scotsman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $79

Meet Luke, Marty, Ian, or another local guide outside Glasgow City Chambers. Walk through George Square and Merchant City, then settle into a traditional pub for four Scottish whisky samples from four whisky areas. You’ll learn how water changes the taste, hear Glasgow stories, and have a non-alcoholic option if needed.

“We had so much fun with Luke! He was super knowledgeable about the history and the whiskey tasting was great!”

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14.Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend a full day with Alba Tours visiting Glengoyne and Clydeside distilleries, cruising Loch Lomond, and optionally touring Glasgow’s Riverside Museum. Your private group of up to eight gets hotel or meeting-point pickup, bottled water, device charging, and guides such as Paul, James, or Jimmy. Distillery and cruise tickets cost extra.

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15.Stirling Castle, Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

From central Glasgow, you’ll visit Stirling Castle, pause at Loch Lubnaig and Loch Lomond, eat at the Drovers Inn, and tour Auchentoshan Distillery. The small group has up to eight people, with guides such as Clarion and Ross praised for history and whisky knowledge. Lunch and some admission costs are not included.

“With only a few days in Scotland this trip was a truly memorable experience; a history lesson brought to life, with a marvelous guide. Clarion is a gem. Not only does she have deep knowledge of Scottish history, her whisky knowledge is deep as well. A wonderful day!!”

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