9 Highland Whisky Tours in Glasgow Worth Flying For

1.Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 45 min · from $87

Head to Glengoyne Distillery, 14 miles from Glasgow, for a 45-minute, English-language tasting of three Fine & Rare Highland single malts. You will sample the 25-year-old, 30-year-old, and a changing wild card whisky, paired with chocolate. The small group is limited to eight adults and does not include a distillery tour.

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9.Secrets & Summer Serves at Glengoyne Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend 75 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery hearing tales of vagabonds, Victorian entrepreneurs, and local families. Walk through the old cooperage, No.1 Warehouse, and the Distillery Manager’s House, then taste Glengoyne 10 Year Old, 15 Year Old, and the summer Honey Bee cocktail. English tour, free parking, and child tickets available.

“God smagning og gode historier. Flot sted på landet.”

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