Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting
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Enhance your travel experience with this Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Scotland with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.
Travelers who have booked this historical tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 46 reviews. The entire cultural tour lasts around 2 hours.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, the tour offers the opportunity to experience Stockbridge Market, St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Old Town, and Royal Mile up close.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.
The starting point for this historical tour is located in Edinburgh. The exact address is High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK. The endpoint of the tour is located at 28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 6 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Elevate your visit in Edinburgh by reserving a spot for this captivating journey through time in Scotland. Select your date and secure an extraordinary experience before it gets fully booked!
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Complimentary tasting: Includes a complimentary tasting of 4 unique Scotch Whiskies chosen for their varied styles and flavours
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saaamanthalynn
Perfect small gathering whiskey tasting. Jared (also known as JarHead) was very personable and knowledgeable. He made the experience pleasant and gave great recommendations.
Mercat Tours
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Jared during your whisky tasting. It's great to know that his knowledge and friendly approach made your visit enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for more experiences with us in the future!
Best regards,
Lindsay
Stacie_C
Jared was our guide. The history and walking part was just ok. I think what made it so impersonal was that we had earphones on and with the busy sidewalks he walked in front and spent let’s of time reciting various whiskey history. The super part was at the tour headquarters when we sat down for the tasting. It was a cozy and historic room and his attention and knowledge was fabulous. He engaged each of us on the tour and we all thoroughly enjoy the tasting and the knowledge gained of the scotches from all the areas in the country. It was fun and a highlight of our day.
F6317QEmissym
My husband and I went on the whiskey tasting tour along with Calum our tour guide. Calum was an excellent guide and gave a wonderful tour and explanation about Scotland and its relationship to whiskey. This tour was recommended by a family friend and even though my husband and I don't drink alcohol we had a marvelous time and thoroughly enjoyed our tour, in large part due to Calum's exceptional knowledge of Scotland and whiskey making. Lots of fun and I highly recommend this informative tour, and if you like whiskey even a better reason to attend.
MercatToursLtd
Thank you for joining our Whisky Tour & Tasting with Calum! We're delighted you and your husband had such a wonderful time learning about Scotland’s rich whisky heritage, even without drinking. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re so glad it was a fun and informative experience for you both!
Best regards,
Lindsay
carries376
Jared was wonderful. I can’t say if we had another guide it would have been as good. It isn’t a job to him, it’s a passion and it shows! The history he gave of both Edinburgh and whiskey is something I wish I could have written down and taken with me! I am not a whiskey lover but I thought I would still try and maybe find one I like. I didn’t! But I enjoyed learning and broadening my horizons. I recommend this tour and if you can get Jared, even better!
MercatToursLtd
Thank you for joining the Whisky Tour & Tasting with Jared! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about Edinburgh’s history and whisky making, even if you didn’t find a new favourite dram. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy you had a great time broadening your horizons.
Best regards,
Lindsay
dianetO300XQ
We can recommend this tour. We had a tour of Edinburgh and a bit of history then we arrived at our tasting. Great location. Great choice of whiskies. We learnt so much. Our guide was brilliant and really friendly. It is a must do.
MercatToursLtd
We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Whisky Tour & Tasting. It’s great to know that you found the location, whisky selection, and friendly storytelling enjoyable. Thank you for recommending this as a must-do experience in Edinburgh!
Best regards,
Lindsay
Roving18862090571
An exciting and interesting walking tour of a few blocks in Edinburgh. Our well-spoken guide gave a very good history telling of the development and intricacies of Whiskey in Scottish history.
We then went down into the underground and conducted an interesting whiskey tasting. It contained whiskey varieties with a wide range of taste and character.
MercatToursLtd
Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed the walking tour and the history of whisky in Scotland. It's wonderful to hear you appreciated the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the whisky tasting. Hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Lindsay
Paul_Duncan1
Fabulous, very engaging and educational. Half of us live in Edinburgh but didn't have clue about the history of Whisky in Edinburgh.
My son said it was like a movie as he could visualise the events described.
MercatToursLtd
Thank you for your fabulous feedback! We're delighted our Whisky Tour & Tasting engaged and educated you, even as locals. It's fantastic that your son found it so visual and engaging. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more educational adventures! Best regards, Lindsay
immasophiec
My fiancee and I loved the experience. Ross, the tour guide was extraordinary. it was clear he was extremely passionate about his job and he enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge of the city that he loves. Additionally, he was full of awkward Dad’s jokes that never failed to make us smile.
MercatToursLtd
We're delighted to hear that you and your fiancee had a wonderful experience with Ross! His passion for Edinburgh's history shines through, doesn't it? We're glad his extensive knowledge and Dad jokes made the tour enjoyable for you both. Thank you for choosing Mercat Tours, and we hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Lindsay
staylor061
The company were very accommodating to us when we had to rearrange our dates. Always responded quickly to messages. The tour was fab and he was so knowledgeable and really enthused about his topics. Really interesting and good fun tasting later.
MercatToursLtd
Many thanks for taking the time to get in touch, we're so pleased you were able to attend and enjoy your tour with us! Whisky has such an interesting history in the city and we’re glad we could introduce you to Edinburgh’s hidden side. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon, and do stay in contact on our socials until then. All the best, Lindsay
Elizabeth_G
The tour guide was fantastic! Very informative, not a far walk to see all the history! Mary our whiskey expert was fun, and informative!!
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