Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

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Earliest Date Available: November 7, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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2 hours
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Max 6 guests
Language
English
Location
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Max 6 guests
Language
English

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 US$58.01  per guest
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Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and past far beyond your visit. Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our underground Megget’s Cellar. Hear captivating tales, breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in our exclusive underground vaults. There’s no better way to warm the spirits. You’ll taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist. As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment. Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit.
Whisky tasting of 4 drams
Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
Small-Group Experience
Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist
Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Mercat Cross

Start your tour at the Mercat Cross and discover the importance of this 8-sided historically significant monument
Start your tour at the Mercat Cross and discover the importance of this 8-sided historically signifi…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile

Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.
Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

Mercat Tours

Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process. Nose and taste your way through the whisky regions, with sample whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland distilleries. Just consider this your first step to becoming a whisky connoisseur!
Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made…
Meeting Point

Mercat Cross, High Street, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1RF

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Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
End Point

Mercat Tours, Blair Street, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1QR

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Megget`s Cellar, 28 Blair Street, EH1 1QR. This tour ends in Megget's Cellar, which is located half way down the stairs to the Blair Street Underground Vaults, right underneath our main booking office.
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joepnuitSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Great story's and whisky.

After doing the Ghost tour 5 years ago, when I went back with my father I knew I had to book with Mercat. We really loved the introduction to Whisky and its history. The Whisky's where amazing, the Guide was amazing, the only thing I had hoped was that we would have seen some of the vaults. Might have been my mistake by associating the Ghost tour with the whisky tour, but I hoped some stories about the underground economics where combined with the whisky tour and tasting.

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Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the whisky, stories and history on your tour, and that you chose to return to Mercat Tours. Mercat Tours

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danieldA9680CTAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A very good tour

Very good tour, I would recommend to any whiskey buff!

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W7161CYstevenwJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Great experience for whisky lovers

I shared this experience with my son and we both had a great time. Our guide, Mally, was excellent, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject of whisky and Scotland. The tour was just the right length at about an hour and was followed by a whisky tasting session where Mally shared his experience and knowledge of the whisky making process before we all sampled a few drams from different parts of Scotland. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

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Response from ViatorJuly 22, 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you and your son enjoyed the Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting with Mally. It’s wonderful to hear that his knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for whisky helped make the experience both informative and enjoyable. We appreciate you sharing your kind words with us. Mercat Team

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pascalbK3928TPJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A great, fun, interactive and immersive experience

Our tour with Linda was beyond expectations. She was very attentive to everyone and really had everyone involved in the tour and the stories. It made for a fun, interactive, and immersive experience. The group was a good size, leaving good space for interactions with everyone. We didn’t feel rushed throughout the tour, and the whisky tasting at the end of the tour was a great way to top it off while hearing more fascinating stories about Edinburgh. I highly recommend this tour!

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Response from ViatorJuly 22, 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your whisky experience with Linda and that the interactive storytelling, relaxed pace and tasting made for such a memorable evening. We really appreciate your recommendation. Mercat Team

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menholyJune 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Amazing guide

The tour was really good! Especially our tour guide Mally, such a nice and fun guy, that knew everything about Whiskey! He made the tour feel so personal! 😊

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Response from ViatorJuly 01, 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the whisky tour experience and that it felt personal, fun, and informative throughout. Mercat Team.

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