Full-Day SPEYSIDE WHISKY TRAILS from Inverness [Private]

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
10 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 7 guests
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Language
English
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Explore iconic distilleries on this full-day Speyside whisky tour from Inverness. Enjoy tastings and the beauty of the Scottish countryside without driving stress. Perfect for all enthusiasts

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10 meals

Experience Details

Travel through the heart of Speyside, home to world renowned whiskies amidst beautiful scenery. This is a tour for both the novice and the connoisseur. You can enjoy your tour as much as you possibly can without having to worry about the drive.


Your tour will include 1 Distillery tour with any available Distilleries listed in our itinerary. You will then be visiting as many distilleries that you can within the tour duration. They all offer tastings which we leave up to your discretion to enjoy or you can alternatively choose to simply wander about their impressive stunning grounds.


We strongly advise against booking distillery tours on your own, as this can disrupt the tour itinerary. However, if you have already made a booking, please let us know in advance so we can adjust our schedule accordingly.



What You Get

Pick-Up and Drop-Off within Inverness or enroute
Our experienced Tour Guide is an actual Highlander in a Kilt
Distillery Tour Admission Fees at any 1 available distillery in our list
Lunch
Whisky tastings at Distilleries

Good To Know

  • 8. For everyone's safety, comfort and well-being, we cannot accommodate the following: i. Children under 5 years old ii. Wheelchair/mobility assistance iii. Anyone with high risk health conditions (i.e expecting a baby, feeling unwell or exhibiting contagious symptoms like cough, heavy sneezing, colds or runny nose). Please do not attempt to join our tour if any one in your group is unwell, recovering or still infectious - your group will be refused service without a refund. We can alternatively offer you another date within the tour season (depending on availability) iv. Any untoward behaviour in general that presents a danger to themselves or others.
  • We strive to provide a safe and fun environment for our guests. Booking with us will mean that you have read, understood and agree to our Policies Terms and Conditions listed below. In this way, we can ensure a smooth tour experience so that you can relax and enjoy the best day-tour with us.
  • If you have any medical condition, don't forget to bring your prescribed medication or take them before your tour starts. Bring a bug spray if you are prone to insect bites during summer time, meds for motion sickness, etc. Your health, comfort and well-being will ultimately be up to you.
  • 2. A tour reminder alert will be sent to you a few days before your tour. It will be through any of the following: Viator message, Email, WhatsApp or iMessage from +44 7481 590163. You can also reach us easily through this number.
  • 7. We kindly ask that all participants observe mindful public awareness, respect the environment, wildlife and guidelines. Please be conscious about carbon footprint during the tour.
  • 4. Wear appropriate, comfortable clothing. Waterproof hiking shoes and jackets are highly recommended. Carry-ons/Backpacks are welcome but Luggage space is limited.

What You’ll Experience

1

Glen Moray Distillery

We'll drive through a beautiful country side with views of the Moray Firth for about an hour. You will be greeted with a charming distillery in the town of Elgin. It has a Coffee shop usually frequented by the locals and offers whisky tasting.
1 hour 40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Craigellachie

Stop over for a stroll along the river Spey in this picturesque location. This is a famous Speyside landmark that you might want to take pictures of as one of your Whisky Tour memories.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Dufftown

For lunch, we'll head out to Dufftown. A charming little Speyside town with a great assortment of cafes, restaurants, local shops and excellent Whisky shop with over 600 kinds of whisky. We can alternatively have a meal at a unique train station that has been converted to a boutique place to eat. Frequently visited by locals for their home-made bakes, drinks and traditional cuisine.
1 hour 50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Glen Grant Distillery

A distillery close to nature. Visitors can enjoy a brief walk that leads into their reception with alfresco wine tasting option. A wander into their grand garden and further into the woods with walk ways to an amazing gorge is a must. Here, you can hunt for secret hiding places that the legendary Major Grant hid his favourite collection of whisky.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
5

Glenfiddich Distillery

Bask in one of Scotland's most famous single malt and award winning distillery. It is one of a few family-owned distilleries in Scotland. Enjoy a dram or two in the Robbiedhu Terrace over looking the Robbiedhu Burn. The Glendiffich Whisky shop is one for the connoisseur.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Cardhu Distillery

From a farmland, this distillery is sited high up the Mannoch hills softened by the peat of River Spey. Their whisky boasts of smooth, sweet, mellow characters, "Effortless and elegant that flows like the conversation of excellent company"
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Aberlour Distillery Brand Home (Pass By)

Speyside's distilleries to see along the way. Arrangements can be made to stop here if this is one of your favorites.
7

Glenfarclas Distillery

One of Speyside's distilleries to see along the way. Arrangements can be made to stop here if this is one of your favorites.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

The Macallan Distillery

Macallan's reputation as a premium brand is due to several factors: limited production, the use of high-quality ingredients, and meticulous production methods. Their commitment to using exceptionally crafted oak casks, particularly sherry-seasoned casks, also plays a significant role in developing the whisky's unique flavor profile. Its popularity makes it highly in-demand. We can offer to book a tasting slot for you if they have availability, but please note that this must be requested at least 2-3 months before your tour date.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
08/11/2024 - 28/07/2026
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SUNDAY
08:30 - 18:30

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
Travelers who are Out-Of-The-Way: You can send us a message to make arrangements OR proceed to the default meet-up point (St. Mary's Catholic Church at 30 Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5PR) We will be there waiting for you up to 20 minutes.
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Meeting Point

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Huntly Street, Highland Council Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, IV3 5PR

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Enroute locations or back to the Pick-Up point.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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What People Are Saying
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One tour with John is never enough!
May 23, 2025
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Two years ago, John took my husband and I around the Speyside distilleries and we had such an amazing time, I vowed to come back and bring my friends. Today we did it! Four of us ladies packed into...read more

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Great Whisky Tour!
April 20, 2025
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We had a fantastic time touring the Speyside whisky trail with John. The entire trip was filled with interesting stories, jokes, local history, and of course great whisky. John showed us genuine ...read more

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A full day experience with John and Whiskey
November 03, 2024
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This was an amazing day!! It was more than I expected from the tour. John was so kind and giving. Telling great stories along the entire day experience. He did all the little things that makes this...read more

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Highlander Whisky Trip!!
November 03, 2024
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This trip was very good! Got to learn about the scottish and highlander culture from the amazing driver John; as well as learn about the whisky making that goes on in speyside. The views were incre...read more

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Speyside Whiskey Trip
November 03, 2024
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What an amazing, wonderful, and fantastic day we had on the Speyside tour!!!! John was over the top awesome and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely!!! 😊🙌🥳 What made this an amazing day was abso...read more

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