The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
Overview
This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.
What's Included
- Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
- Dram of Scotch whisky
- Expert whisky guide
- Audio-guides in 20 languages
Meeting Location
354 Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1 2NE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- ASL and BSL devices available
- We replaced our barrel ride at the beginning of January 2023 with a new exciting experience!
- Customers wishing to amend bookings, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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 (GMT).
- Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir.
- Dram of Scotch whisky.
- Expert whisky guide.
- Audio-guides in 20 languages.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
- Dram of Scotch whisky
- Expert whisky guide
- Audio-guides in 20 languages
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- ASL and BSL devices available
- We replaced our barrel ride at the beginning of January 2023 with a new exciting experience!
- Customers wishing to amend bookings, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
