Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Offered in: English

Overview

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about the different whiskey distilleries in the city, and impart some of the Scottish traditions and witticisms surrounding the tipple with you. You’ll sample amber liquid from various whiskey regions in the country and learn to distinguish between the different notes.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What's Included

  • Walking experience
  • 4 whisky tastings per person
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Food and drinks in addition to those included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
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Meeting Location

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30-34 Saint Andrew Square
Edinburgh EH2 2LL, UK

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City Art Centre (pass by)

Join your host, a self-proclaimed whiskey connoisseur, and sample some of the finest Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh - pop into Arcade Bar, a relaxed bar dedicated to haggis and whiskey with an extensive malt list
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Glenkinchie Distillery (pass by)

Visit a traditional whiskey cellar, like Glenkinchie, which was founded in 1825, and learn about the distillation processIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Edinburgh Old Town (pass by)

Stroll through the Old Town and learn a little about the city’s whiskey history from your hostIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh (pass by)

Visit a locally-loved neighborhood pub and sample more Scotch - have a dram at the Sheep Heid Inn, one of the oldest pubs in EdinburghIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Thomas Chalmers Statue (pass by)

Stroll through historical parts of the city like George StreetIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local Host who can create a bespoke experience for you.
  • Your Local Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-30791P185

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What's Included

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  • Walking experience
  • 4 whisky tastings per person
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Private and personalised experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Food and drinks in addition to those included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local Host who can create a bespoke experience for you.
  • Your Local Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
  • Your Local host may also suggest adjustments or new routes if they feel that there is something just around the corner that you may enjoy, or perhaps if the weather affects your itinerary.
  • Although you will see well known pubs, markets and stores, your Local Host will also help you to discover the places, things and stories that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique.

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).

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