4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

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4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

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 US$1,806.02  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 21, 2026
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 days
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Number of Guests
1 - 2 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Islay's stunning landscapes and renowned malt whiskies on this 4-day tour from Edinburgh. Enjoy guided tastings, 4-star lodging, and personalized small-group experiences.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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 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 personalised attention with your guide.

What You Get

Ferry crossings
3 nights en-suite accommodation
Driver Guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

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. *From 16th March 2026 , cooked breakfast options will be available at the Harbour Inn instead of the previous 'self-service breakfast' option.
  • *Please note that Kilchoman Distillery will be observing its Silent Season from 20th July to 16th August. During this period, your visit will include a 12:00 pm tasting (2 drams), followed by lunch at your own expense. Please also note that Kilchoman Distillery is unavailable on 30th July, so a visit to Caol Ila Distillery has been arranged instead.
  • *Please note that from 8th July to 13th September, Laphroaig Distillery will be observing its Silent Season. During this period, distillery tours will not be available. Instead, your visit will include access to the museum, a guided talk, and a tasting of two drams.
  • 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.
  • *If the tour departs on a Friday, we will not be able to stop at Kilchoman Distillery. The tour will follow a more flexible itinerary, stopping in at other distilleries for a shorter shop visit .
  • 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

What You’ll Experience

Edinburgh - Oban - Kilmartin Glen - Islay (Day 1)

4 stop(s)
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Sample Scotland’s peatiest whiskies (Day 2)

3 stop(s)
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Today you explore the southern side of the island, home to the smokiest of all whiskies: Laphroaig, Lagavulin & Ardbeg. (Day 3)

3 stop(s)
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Get a sense of the old history of Inveraray (Day 4)

2 stop(s)
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Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bus Station, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 3AY

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Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure)
End Point

This 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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4.9
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Wonderful experience!
August 04, 2026

This was an excellent tour, we couldn’t be happier. Our guide, Andy, was fantastic. Rabbie’s did a great job organizing, and even ran the tour with only 6 people. We had lovely accommodations. I wo...read more

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A Magical Whiskey Journey Through Islay.
July 24, 2026

I booked the 4 day whiskey tour of Islay as a solo traveler direct through Rabbies (including my accommodations at the Bowmore Cottages). It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The tri...read more

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4-Day. Whisky Islay Tour - Fantastic
July 03, 2026

Just finished the 4 day whisky tour with Rabbies and it was fantastic from start to finish. Our guide Billy made the whole trip. He was genuinely one of the best guides I've had. He was knowledgeab...read more

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Islay & Billy
October 25, 2025

We just returned from Scotland and took the Rabbie's Islay and the Whiskey 4 day tour with the marvelous Billy! Wow! A dram to start and end the tour and two full days on Islay visiting or tasti...read more

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Gold Plated Islay
September 22, 2025

What an amazing trip to visit and understand key distilleries on Islay by the end of the trip you will have a great er appreciation of Islay whiskies as well as the entire process to making g Scot...read more

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