Best Highland Whisky Tours in Edinburgh: Our Top 13

1.Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Walk through the Hermitage, pause in Dunkeld and Pitlochry, admire Queen’s View over Loch Tummel, and tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery with whisky tasting. Guides such as Shea, Rhys, and William add local stories, music, and practical help.

“David was very entertaining and informative. His stories and history of the land was outstanding. It made the experience even better.”

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2.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63Best value

Travel from Edinburgh into Highland Perthshire with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Dunkeld, the Hermitage, Pitlochry, and at Queen’s View. Walk to Black Linn Falls, see Britain’s tallest tree, then tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery and taste Scottish whisky. Guides such as Duncan, Graeme, Mac, and Kylie are praised for lively stories and music.

“The guide was the best !! William is a gem of a person .. also the Dewar tour was really nice”

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3.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101

Travel in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide from Edinburgh to Hermitage Waterfalls, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond. You get one whisky dram, a guided waterfall walk, time for lunch, and an optional Loch Ness cruise. Guides may include Andrew, Georgie, Mark, Owen, Richie, or Karen.

“Great experience, with some details that make this tour stands out among the many similar ones out there: - small number, which means confortable van instead of big bus and more interaction; - some stops (Heritage scenic walk, whisky distillery) not present in other most common tours; - super nice, passionate and knowledgeable guides (shoutout to Pete & Mark). easy 5/5.”

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4.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonny, Ruth, or Javi. Walk to a waterfall at The Hermitage, pause at Queen’s View and Loch Tay, see Stirling Castle from outside, visit The Kelpies, and finish at Blair Athol Distillery. Lunch is not included.

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5.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, and Stirling on a 10-hour English-language tour. Visit Clydeside Distillery, pause beside Scotland’s largest loch, and spend time at Stirling Castle. Guides such as Paul, Graham, JL, and Stefan are praised for sharp storytelling, humor, and local history. Castle admission, whisky tasting, food, and drinks cost extra.

“excellent tour. A bit of everything. great guide, Bonnie, knows a lot about anything and is a great sport, very funny.”

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6.Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $90

Spend about nine hours touring Scotland’s Kelpies, Highland lochs, Glenturret Distillery, the Hermitage, and Dunkeld from central Edinburgh. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dusty, Louise, Cliff, or Duncan, provides history and local color. Whisky tours and tastings cost extra, and lunch is your own expense.

“Distillery tour was impressive, esp the "how to" of tasting. Impressive views, our guide Callum was very nice, comical and thank you for letting us see the highland cows!!”

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7.Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide and no more than 16 passengers. Visit Stirling Castle, see Highland cows, enjoy Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, then tour Glengoyne Distillery and taste 10-year-old single malt. Castle and distillery entry, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“With our Guide Ian, we had an very informative and entertaining day in the beautiful hills if Scotland.”

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8.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Edinburgh to the Clydeside Distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in a minivan for up to 16 people. Your driver-guide provides live stories and history, while whisky and castle admission cost extra. Guides such as Jamie, Dave, Steve B, Nestor, and Paul have earned especially warm praise.

“It definitely helps to have a knowledgeable guide to make the most of your time in Edinburgh. We enjoyed our visit. The Whisky Tour was very informative about the process and the history of how whiskey came about in the region. Even if you are not crazy about whiskey, it's worth attending the tour. You can take just a sip, not at all, or enjoy the full tasting. Loch Lomond was a nice break for lunch in the afternoon. Our most enjoyable spot was Stirling Castle, of course. We wish we had more time to see everything!”

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9.1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 12 hours 25 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh with a Hairy Coo driver-guide for a full day through the Highlands. Visit Deanston Distillery, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Commando Monument and Pitlochry, with live stories, photo stops and regular comfort breaks. The distillery tour costs extra, and the day suits ages eight and up.

“What an amazing and memorable day! The Whisky Tour was interesting and samples were great. So much to see and many chances to take photos. Colin regaled us with fascinating and humorous stories from Scotland's rich history and also showed many spots made famous in films. Was a nice smaller group and a relaxing day. Would recommend to anyone.”

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10.Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 12 hours crossing the Highlands from Edinburgh with guides such as Cameron, Harris, Pete, Richie, and Magnus. Walk to Hermitage waterfalls, stop at a Scottish whisky distillery, visit Loch Ness, pass Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, and feed Highland cows when in season. The Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“Haris was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept us organized and on time all while providing interesting information on all of the sights we were seeing. My family and I had a great day!”

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11.Full Day Scottish Highlands and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $72

Spend nine hours with Highland Explorer Tours visiting the Kelpies, Glenturret Distillery, Dunkeld, and the Hermitage. Your English-speaking guide drives through Perthshire, shares Scottish stories, and leads a short walk to Black Linn Falls. Audio guides are available in six languages, and the distillery tour and whisky tasting may cost extra.

“Driver was friendly and very knowledgeable. Had plenty of time to look around the stops. was a bit on the pricey side but overall very good.”

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12.Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · from $108

Travel from Edinburgh in a group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Laura, Owen, Craig, or Cal. Visit Stirling Castle, walk beside Loch Lomond, tour Glengoyne Distillery, and see the Kelpies. It is a busy 9.5-hour day with history, Highland scenery, whisky, and plenty of driving.

“The tour was incredible but the highlight was absolutely our guide Laura! So personable and shared such a great amount of history about Scotland! Absolutely worth it!”

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13.Scotland Whisky Explorer: Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $72

Leave Edinburgh early for the Kelpies, then choose a whisky visit at Glenturret Distillery or free time in Crieff. Walk through The Hermitage to Black Linn Falls, explore Dunkeld Cathedral, and finish with views of the Forth Bridge. English guiding, multilingual audio, and transport are included.

“Leuke opzet en een leuke gids met leuke en goede whisky’s”

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