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Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

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Overview

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and past far beyond your visit.

Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began.

The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our underground Megget’s Cellar. Hear captivating tales, breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in our exclusive underground vaults. There’s no better way to warm the spirits. You’ll taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist.

As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment.

Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit.

What's Included

  • Whisky tasting of 4 drams
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small-Group Experience
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18
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High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

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28 Blair Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK

Megget`s Cellar, 28 Blair Street, EH1 1QR. This tour ends in Megget's Cellar, which is located half way down the stairs to the Blair Street Underground Vaults, right underneath our main booking office.

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Mercat Cross

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process. Nose and taste your way through the whisky regions, with sample whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland distilleries. Just consider this your first step to becoming a whisky connoisseur!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Whisky tasting of 4 drams
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small-Group Experience
  • Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist
  • Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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