Private Edinburgh Walk and Whisky Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Edinburgh’s history on a walking tour with a local guide, then savor a premium whisky tasting at an iconic pub. Enjoy the rich stories and flavors of Scotland's finest whiskies.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a wee walk followed by a premium whisky tasting in one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh with a fun, local guide, and see a new side to Edinburgh on your trip with your own Private Whisky Tour.


You'll spend the first part of the tour on a walking tour with your guide, discovering the history and culture of Edinburgh. Explore the stories of Edinburgh's people, from kings to clergy, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and more.


After just over an hour of walking, you'll deserve a wee nip (or three)! Relax with the guide and enjoy a premium whisky tasting in Edinburgh's second oldest pub, trying three of Edinburgh & Scotland's finest whiskies, and learning more about the whiskies as you go.


Everything is included in the price, just show up and enjoy!

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Three full drams of whiskies included
Edinburgh Castle - we stay outside
Writer's Museum - we stay outside
St Giles - we stay outside

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Edinburgh Castle

Explore the witches well and hear tales of the piper whisky boy who lies forever lost underneath Edinburgh Castle (exterior visit only)
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Old Town

Discover Edinburgh's iconic Old Town.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Writers' Museum

Discover Edinburgh's Writers Museum and those who have made this lovely museum possible (exterior visit only)
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
4

Royal Mile

Walk in the footsteps of royalty on the iconic Royal Mile.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

St Giles' Cathedral

From torturing to executions - the Royal Mile has more than meets the eye! (exterior visit only)
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
6

Museum on The Mound

Discover The Mound area of Edinburgh and appreciate the views of this beautiful city (exterior visit only)
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
7

North Bridge

See the North Bridge area of Edinburgh.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Cannongate Tolbooth

Enjoy your guided whisky tastings in Edinburgh's second oldest pub, the Tolbooth Tavern.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Scotch Whisky Experience, Castlehill, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 2NE

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Meet outside. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket and/or lanyard!
End Point

Tolbooth Tavern, Canongate, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH8 8BN

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in United Kingdom Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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