Speyside Whisky Distilleries Private Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
About
- Join us on a tour of Speyside, the heartland of Whisky; a region famous amongst whisky connoisseurs for the characteristic high quality whiskies produced. Speyside is home to more than 50 distilleries, with the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers of any Scottish region.
- You can either follow our proposed itinerary or customize your own by sending us your desired distilleries, so we can plan an itinerary for you.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 12h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
We will stop over at Pitlochry to break our journey North. This is a small town that still retains much of its Victorian character, when it became a popular destination for visitors from Edinburgh.
You will have the chance to stretch your legs and scan through the many independent shops and cafes available, before we resume our journey to Speyside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Aberlour Distillery Brand Home, High Street, Aberlour AB38 9PJ Scotland
Founded in 1879, Aberlour Distillery is a small and intimate distillery that holds a special place in the hearts of malt lovers.
Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, Aberlour lies at the very heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey, where the exceptionally pure and soft spring water drawn from nearby natural springs is used for making Aberlour whisky.
No distillery tours are currently operating due to renovation works, but you will have the option to do an optional whisky tasting.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Glenfiddich Distillery, Castle Road Dufftown, Dufftown AB55 4DH Scotland
Glenfiddich was founded in 1886, and is one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries.
You will have the option to do a tour of the distillery, So, while touring the distillery, where you can visit one of the warehouses where you will explore the generations of gently maturing casks. You’ll also learn how Glenfiddich achieves the depth and consistency of flavour throughout their range of exceptional whiskies, which has earned them worldwide fame. If doing the tour, you will finish off by doing a tasting of several malts.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Macallan Distillery, Macallan Estate, Easter Elchies AB38 9RX Scotland
The Macallan has been distilling whisky since 1824, and is possibly one of the most famous brands worldwide.
The ward-winning Macallan Distillery visitor centre, built in 2018, is only available by appointment. To finish off our exploration of Speyside, we will book you a table at the Macallan bar, where you can order 'a la carte' from the most comprehensive selection of Macallan whiskies you will ever see in a single place in your life, including a number of bottles of the rarest single malts, dating back over 80 years.
The impressive circular whisky bar has one of the best views of Speyside, overlooking the Highland landscape and the iconic Easter Elchies House - The Macallan Spiritual Home and integral to the brand since 1824. From the bar you can also view the 18m-high glass wall comprised of 840 whisky bottles, which forms an archive of Macallan's liquid history.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Bankfoot, Bankfoot, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
The last stop of the day will be at a roadside cafe where you will have the chance to meet our famous Highland Coos!
Duration: 15 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-guide
- Scottish snacks
- Bottled water
What is not included?
- Optional tastings, distillery tours, or whiskies ordered at the bar.
- Entry/Admission - Aberlour Distillery Brand Home
- Entry/Admission - Glenfiddich Distillery
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Uk sedan sized cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle
- Under 18's not allowed on this tour, due to local regulations.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Edinburgh Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Speyside Whisky Distilleries Private Tour from Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Pitlochry
We will stop over at Pitlochry to break our journey North. This is a small town that still retains much of its Victorian character, when it became a popular destination for visitors from Edinburgh. You will have the chance to stretch your legs and scan through the many independent shops and cafes available, before we resume our journey to Speyside.
Aberlour Distillery Brand Home
Founded in 1879, Aberlour Distillery is a small and intimate distillery that holds a special place in the hearts of malt lovers. Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, Aberlour lies at the very heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey, where the exceptionally pure and soft spring water drawn from nearby natural springs is used for making Aberlour whisky. No distillery tours are currently operating due to renovation works, but you will have the option to do an optional whisky tasting.
Glenfiddich Distillery
Glenfiddich was founded in 1886, and is one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries. You will have the option to do a tour of the distillery, So, while touring the distillery, where you can visit one of the warehouses where you will explore the generations of gently maturing casks. You’ll also learn how Glenfiddich achieves the depth and consistency of flavour throughout their range of exceptional whiskies, which has earned them worldwide fame. If doing the tour, you will finish off by doing a tasting of several malts.
The Macallan Distillery
The Macallan has been distilling whisky since 1824, and is possibly one of the most famous brands worldwide. The ward-winning Macallan Distillery visitor centre, built in 2018, is only available by appointment. To finish off our exploration of Speyside, we will book you a table at the Macallan bar, where you can order 'a la carte' from the most comprehensive selection of Macallan whiskies you will ever see in a single place in your life, including a number of bottles of the rarest single malts, dating back over 80 years. The impressive circular whisky bar has one of the best views of Speyside, overlooking the Highland landscape and the iconic Easter Elchies House - The Macallan Spiritual Home and integral to the brand since 1824. From the bar you can also view the 18m-high glass wall comprised of 840 whisky bottles, which forms an archive of Macallan's liquid history.
Bankfoot
The last stop of the day will be at a roadside cafe where you will have the chance to meet our famous Highland Coos!
This concludes the tour.
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