4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
Explore Islay's legendary whisky landscape in a 4-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit iconic distilleries, stay in charming Bowmore cottages, and soak in the magic of the Hebrides.
10 meals
Experience Details
*Tour cost includes Tours & Tasting at 4 Whisky Distilleries (other attractions not included in the price).
Visit the Isle of Islay in the Scottish Hebrides on a 4-day tour from Edinburgh, and discover its famously friendly people, stunning landscapes, and most importantly – its whisky! Having produced Scotland's finest smoky malt whiskies for more than 200 years, Islay provides the perfect base for whisky lovers and novices alike. Enjoy three nights of accommodation in the 4-star Bowmore Distillery Cottages (not available on Wednesday departures)** and discover up to six different distilleries, including big-name sites like Laphroaig and Ardbeg, with a guide. Numbers are limited to 16 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of Islay with personalized attention with your guide.
What You Get
Good To Know
- On this tour you will spend 3 nights in the beautiful Bowmore Distillery Cottages .The cottages have between three and six twin bedrooms, each with private bathrooms. Due to the shared nature of the accommodation, individual bedrooms don't have lockable doors. The kitchen and lounge facilities are shared with other passengers, and basic self-service breakfast ingredients are provided. Full Scottish breakfasts are available at the nearby hotels if you prefer, payable locally.
- Passengers are restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- *Ardbeg Silent Season (09–29 June 2025): A guided tasting of the full core range (5 drams) will be offered instead of the distillery tour.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- Monday departures offer the chance to see more whisky production as all the distilleries are in operation on weekdays.
What You’ll Experience
Edinburgh - Oban - Kilmartin Glen - Islay (Day 1)
4 stop(s)
Sample Scotland’s peatiest whiskies (Day 2)
4 stop(s)Today you explore the southern side of the island, home to the smokiest of all whiskies: Laphroaig, Lagavulin & Ardbeg. (Day 3)
3 stop(s)Get a sense of the old history of Inveraray (Day 4)
2 stop(s)Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointBus Station, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 3AY
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End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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10 meals
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