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The Scotch Whisky Experience: Guided Tour

A barrel of Scotch fun in the world of whisky

Open today: 10:00 - 17:00

  1. Duration: 50mins

  2. Audio guide: In 20 languages, including subtitles for 6 European languages

  3. Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: The Royal Mile, 354 Castlehill, EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, GB
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Included

  • Live guide
  • A dram of Scotch whisky
  • Souvenir crystal tasting glass
  • Irn-Bru available for under-18s (Silver only)
  • Tasting tray of 4 single malts (Gold only)
  • One-year membership of the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society (Gold only)

The Scotch Whisky Experience is the only visitor attraction in the world to take you on a whisky grand tour of Scotland’s five whisky producing regions, telling the whole story of Scotch.

Whether you’re a whisky first-timer or enthusiast, tours are interactive, educational and fun!

The perfect complement to a distillery tour, amazing guides will help you discover each region’s unique whisky aromas and flavours, from the floral and fruity malts of Speyside, to the smoky and peaty whiskies of Islay.

Delve into the history and alchemy of blending the perfect dram and learn how geography and weather combine to create unique regional characteristics, aromas and flavours.

Discover (and sample) your perfect dram, as whisky experts guide you through Scotland’s rich distilling heritage, uncovering the history, mystery, and romance of Scotland’s best-known export.

  • Show your smartphone ticket on arrival to the Box Office at The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Admission is by timed entry and guided tour. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour start time
  • Scotland has a “Challenge 25” policy, so you must bring official photo ID to prove that you are over 18 years of age to be allowed to taste whisky. This is especially important if you look younger than 25 years old
  • Located next to Edinburgh Castle at the top of The Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience is within 20 minutes’ walk of Haymarket and Waverley railway stations and St. Andrew’s Square bus station. Open top bus tours and Lothian buses stop nearby.
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354,Castlehill, EH1 2NE, Edinburgh
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
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