The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

Your experience

Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a dedicated aficionado, the ultimate Scotch whisky pilgrimage awaits on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Choose from three curated tours—Silver, Gold, or the Taste of Scotland—and immerse yourself in the craft, history, and unmistakable character of the world’s most iconic spirit.

Getting started

Head to the heart of the Old Town, right next to Edinburgh Castle. Upon arrival, present your booking to be matched with your chosen experience. Tours depart every 20 minutes, and with state-of-the-art audio guides available in 20 languages, you are guaranteed a personalised, world-class journey regardless of which tour level you select.

What to expect

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Step into a multi-sensory world where the "water of life" comes to life. You’ll explore interactive exhibits detailing the alchemy of maturation and blending, culminating in a visit to a vault housing one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections. Depending on your choice, you’ll transition from a guided tasting into a deeper regional exploration or an award-winning culinary feast.

Features:

• The Silver Tour: Enjoy a fully guided 50-minute tour through the ‘Origins’ and ‘Art of Whisky Making’ exhibits, see the record-breaking 3,384-bottle collection, and savour a perfectly poured dram (or Irn-Bru) in a crystal tasting glass that is yours to keep.

• The Gold Tour: For those who want more, the 75-min Gold Tour expands your palate. Following the core tour, sit down for an expert-led comparative tasting of four additional regional single malts, helping you decode the distinct flavours of Scotland’s famous distilling regions.

• The Taste of Scotland Tour: After your Gold Tour tasting, enjoy a 3-hour journey that concludes at the award-winning Amber Restaurant. Indulge in a three-course, seven-dish tasting menu featuring a trio of Scottish starters, a trio of mains, and a dessert matched with a final premium dram.

• World-class accessibility: Every tour is designed to be inclusive, featuring audio guides in 20 languages (including British and American Sign Language).