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From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience
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Overview

About

Some of Scotland's best attractions are within a short distance of Edinburgh but you can skip the hassle of driving or figuring out public transport timetables on this guided tour. Leaving Edinburgh, journey to Glenkinchie Distillery, one of the Johnnie Walker “Four Corners of Scotland” distilleries. Enjoy the signature Flavour Journey tour where you learn the process of making whisky and enjoy a 3 dram (plus cocktail) tasting!

At a Glance

  • Type: Mobile ticket
  • Live Guide: English

Tour Highlight

  • Guided transfer to and from Glenkinchie Distillery
  • Flavour Journey tour at Glenkinchie Distillery
  • Whisky tasting and cocktail included

What you'll do

Departing from central Edinburgh, your whisky journey begins with a short and scenic drive into the peaceful countryside of East Lothian. As the city fades behind you, the landscape transforms into rolling green hills, fertile farmland and charming villages, showcasing the beauty of the region known as the “Garden of Scotland.”


Nestled among this tranquil countryside, Glenkinchie Distillery offers a unique introduction to Lowland Scotch whisky. As the Lowland home of Johnnie Walker, Glenkinchie plays an important role in Scotland’s whisky heritage, producing elegant single malt whisky that forms part of the renowned Johnnie Walker range.


On this half-day Glenkinchie whisky tour from Edinburgh, you’ll be welcomed by the distillery team and discover the craftsmanship behind every bottle. Learn about the whisky-making process, from barley and mashing to distillation and maturation, before enjoying a guided tasting experience featuring three carefully selected drams.


With plenty of time to explore the distillery shop, enjoy a drink or grab lunch before returning to Edinburgh, this relaxed Edinburgh whisky experience is the perfect way to discover Scotland’s whisky culture without travelling far from the capital.

Meeting and pickup

Start: 22 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AY

Meet your driver/guide outside the Malmaison Hotel at 22 St Andrews Square, EH2 1AY by 11:45am.

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour and whisky tasting at Glenkinchie Distillery

What is not included?

  • Other food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Traveller Restriction

Children aged under 8 years old

What to Bring

  • ID for children to verify age
  • Glenkinchie operate a challenge 25 policy. Guests must be aged 18 or older to participate in the whisky tasting. Valid ID may be required at the distillery

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Everyone must be over the age of 8. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

Meet your host

Highland Experience Tours
Highland Experience Tours
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Host since 2006
Highland Experience Tours began with a simple belief: the best way to know Scotland is to step off the main road and into the landscapes that shaped it. Founded by people who grew up among the glens, lochs, and mountain passes, the company set out to share the Highlands as locals know them, beyond the usual postcard viewpoints. Every journey is built around genuine exploration, with time to wander ancient battlefields and castles and listen to tales of clans and castles. What sets Highland Experience Tours apart is our guides behind the wheel and the stories they tell. Whether you're tracing the road to Glencoe, travelling the western isles, or exploring ancient castles, we aim to leave you with more than photographs. We want you to leave with a real connection to the Highlands and the feeling that you've discovered something special.

Itinerary

Edinburgh Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Minibus or People Carrier
1

Minibus or People Carrier

Stop: 45 minutes
2

Tour and tasting at Glenkinchie Distillery

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
You will get to explore:
Sensory tour of the distillery
Whisky tasting with 3 drams
  • Flavour Journey tour at Glenkinchie Distillery
  • Whisky Tasting
3

Minibus or People Carrier

Stop: 45 minutes

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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