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Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

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Overview

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.

Colourful history, tradition and a candlelit whisky tasting

The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our candlelit 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.

What's Included

  • Whisky tasting of 4 drams
  • Small-Group Experience
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18
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High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

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Blair Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 56 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Whisky tasting of 4 drams.
  • Small-Group Experience.
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices.
  • Includes souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass.
  • Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides.
The following is NOT included:
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18.
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Whisky tasting of 4 drams
  • Small-Group Experience
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Includes souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass
  • Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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