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Speyside Whisky Distilleries Private Tour from Edinburgh

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Overview

Join us on a tour of Speyside, the heartland of Whisky; a region famous amongst whisky connoisseurs for the characteristic high quality whiskies produced. Speyside is home to more than 50 distilleries, with the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers of any Scottish region.

You can either follow our proposed itinerary or customize your own by sending us your desired distilleries, so we can plan an itinerary for you.

What's Included

  • Snacks Scottish snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Optional tastings, distillery tours, or whiskies ordered at the bar.
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We will pick you up from our hotel, AirBnB, or other holiday accommodation. Our guide will meet you at the reception to your hotel, or entrance to your holiday accommodation, and will have a sign with the lead travel name for clear identification.

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Pitlochry

We will stop over at Pitlochry to break our journey North. This is a small town that still retains much of its Victorian character, when it became a popular destination for visitors from Edinburgh.You will have the chance to stretch your legs and scan through the many independent shops and cafes available, before we resume our journey to Speyside.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aberlour Distillery Brand Home

Founded in 1879, Aberlour Distillery is a small and intimate distillery that holds a special place in the hearts of malt lovers.Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, Aberlour lies at the very heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey, where the exceptionally pure and soft spring water drawn from nearby natural springs is used for making Aberlour whisky.No distillery tours are currently operating due to renovation works, but you will have the option to do an optional whisky tasting.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glenfiddich Distillery

Glenfiddich was founded in 1886, and is one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries.You will have the option to do a tour of the distillery, So, while touring the distillery, where you can visit one of the warehouses where you will explore the generations of gently maturing casks. You’ll also learn how Glenfiddich achieves the depth and consistency of flavour throughout their range of exceptional whiskies, which has earned them worldwide fame. If doing the tour, you will finish off by doing a tasting of several malts.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Macallan Distillery

The Macallan has been distilling whisky since 1824, and is possibly one of the most famous brands worldwide.The ward-winning Macallan Distillery visitor centre, built in 2018, is only available by appointment. To finish off our exploration of Speyside, we will book you a table at the Macallan bar, where you can order 'a la carte' from the most comprehensive selection of Macallan whiskies you will ever see in a single place in your life, including a number of bottles of the rarest single malts, dating back over 80 years.The impressive circular whisky bar has one of the best views of Speyside, overlooking the Highland landscape and the iconic Easter Elchies House - The Macallan Spiritual Home and integral to the brand since 1824. From the bar you can also view the 18m-high glass wall comprised of 840 whisky bottles, which forms an archive of Macallan's liquid history.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bankfoot

The last stop of the day will be at a roadside cafe where you will have the chance to meet our famous Highland Coos!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Under 18's not allowed on this tour, due to local regulations.
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Uk sedan sized cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Speyside Whisky Distilleries Private Tour from Edinburgh?

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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  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
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  • Optional tastings, distillery tours, or whiskies ordered at the bar.

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Under 18's not allowed on this tour, due to local regulations.
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Uk sedan sized cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle
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