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Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting History Walk

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of 'aqua vitae' began

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a five-star Edinburgh whisky tour and tasting and discover the history of Edinburgh’s Old Town and its connection with the finest “water of life”
  • Indulge in fine malt whiskies and learn how your dram was created
  • Explore the lives of whisky blenders, smugglers and others involved in the industry
  • Hear of the evolving role that scotch whisky played in Scotland’s past

What's included

  • 2 hour guided tour
  • Gratuities

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • This tour targets only adults aged 18 or more
  • The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult

Accessibility information

  • Carersare allowed in the tour for free.
  • Guide dogs are also allowed
  • Due to the nature of the vauls, people with reduced mobility cannot paryicipate in this tour
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience

Ticket restrictions

  • Expect a maximum of 18 people to participate in the tour
  • You can only buy six tickets at a time (subject to availability)

Additional information

  • Wear comfortable shoes as the surfaces are uneven in medieval Edinburgh’s old town
  • The tour will take place no matter the weather conditions. please, dress accordingly

The tour’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen before booking.

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Recommended arrival times: please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour

The regular operating times are the following: 

  • Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm

Departure point

  • Start location: Mercat Cross, opposite the City Chambers and near St. Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • End location: Mercat Tours office, 28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Itinerary length: 965 steps.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Mercat Tours.

Upon booking you will receive instant order confirmations via email from VisitBritain and the supplier. The supplier’s email is your e-ticket. You can show it over your mobile phone or print it out to show when you arrive.