The World’s 6 Best Whisky Shore Excursions

1.INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $123Our pick

Travel from Invergordon Port with a Scottish Lassie guide on a seven-hour small-group tour. See Struie Hill, Dunrobin Castle and falconry, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery. Castle entry, distillery admission, tastings, and purchases cost extra. Guides may include Avril, Amy, or Lorraine.

“Lorraine was a fantastic guide with so much knowledge and a great sense of humor! We were able to see gorgeous views of Scotland, wildlife including seals and highland cows, and the stunning Dunrobin Castle. We had plenty of time to check out the local shops. It was a perfect day!”

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2.Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend about seven hours touring the northern Highlands from Invergordon with a kilted local guide such as George, Alastair, Tom, or Sara. Visit Struie viewpoint, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery. Pickup, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi are included, though the guide and vehicle may vary.

“George made this tour personable and was very friendly and fun. All of our stopping points were memorable. The hikes to Rogie Falls and Black Rock Gorge were as stunning as the sights! Dornoch Castle was very opulent and interesting with the castle, museum, gardens and Falconry demo! I highly recommend booking this tour with GHD! It is worth the money.”

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3.Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $92Best value

Travel from Invergordon to Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Dores Beach, Inverness, and Singleton of Glen Ord with a driver-guide and port pickup. Expect scenic Highland roads, a short Loch Ness stop, paid attraction tickets, and a whisky tasting. Guides such as Stewart, Malcolm, Willie, and Fiona have earned praise for their stories and care with timing.

“Tour guide they hired was great. He handled all the problems in stride. The Timberbush tour company however, needs some work with scheduling and organization. The 5 of us were picked up on time, got on the bus and then told we were going whiskey tasting at 930 in the morning. We said, um well Timberbush told us to prebuy 240pm Glen Ord tickets months ago and the online itinerary still says we are tasting in the afternoon. Guide called in and was told by Timberbush again, they can't change it. So we showed up at Glen Ord at 930 only to find out they open at 10 and that…”

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4.Private Shore Excursion Dublin with Guinness and Whiskey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $419

Spend about seven hours with a private Whiskey and Beer Specialist Host, visiting the Guinness Storehouse and Pearse Lyons Distillery. You’ll enjoy a Guinness in the Gravity Bar, taste two Pearse whiskeys and Dublin gin, and travel by private vehicle from Dun Laoghaire. John is one named guide connected with the experience.

“We really enjoyed this private tour with John. First class all the way. Showed and shared with us more then Guinness and whiskey”

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5.Shore excursion from Invergordon – Castles, Scenery & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7.5 hours

Travel privately from Invergordon with guide Bob through Sutherland’s glens and hill roads. See the Falls of Shin, Dunrobin Castle and falconry, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch, and finish with a whisky tasting at Glenmorangie or Balblair. The Mercedes Vito suits groups of up to four, with larger parties possible by arrangement.

“The day was full with joy. Our guide Bob was amazing. We got a real good impression of the highlands with castle visit including falconry, Whisky tasting, small country roads, river rapids and much more. We were blessed with good weather too. As there were lambing weeks, it was nice to see the lambs on the fields. Our expectations were over exceeded. Thanks again!!!”

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6.Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel by private minibus from your Edinburgh cruise port with a driver-guide such as Paul or Nick. See Edinburgh, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn, Doune Castle, and the Trossachs, with time for lunch in Aberfoyle and a stop by Scotland’s only lake. Castle entry and lunch are extra.

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