The Ultimate Malt Whisky Tour
The Ultimate Malt Whisky Tour - 1 day tour
About this Tour
The Ultimate Malt Whisky Tour
One day tour
This 1-day whisky tour from Edinburgh will let a dram or two tingle on your tongue at two of Scotland’s most famous distilleries – Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret. Along the way, gaze across the waters of tranquil Loch Leven and enjoy a relaxing lunch in the town of Aberfeldy. End your perfect day with a photo at the world-famous Forth Bridges.
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery - learn the story of the Dewars and their famous blended whisky
Aberfeldy - explore this attractive town on the River Tay
Perthshire - discover a region of towering forests and picturesque rivers
The Sma Glen - return to the Lowlands through a spectacular valley
Glenturret Distillery - enjoy a Scotch whisky experience at Scotland’s oldest whisky distillery
Forth Bridges - admire the panoramic views of the Firth of Forth
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Full Tour Itinerary
Heading north from the capital, we journey through the rolling Kinross countryside, passing Loch Leven. Here, we gaze across its tranquil waters to Lochleven Castle, whose imposing walls held Mary Queen of Scots captive in 1567 before her daring escape.
The historic theme continues as we reach Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, where world-renowned single malt has been carefully crafted since 1898. Enjoy a guided tour of its ancient vaults before sampling a range of its finest whiskies, each golden dram accompanied by local artisan chocolates.
The picturesque market town of Aberfeldy is our destination for lunch, where you can relax and explore the charms of its winding streets. Suitably refreshed, we then travel through the “Sma Glen” to reach the market town of Crieff.
Established over 260 years ago by the Murray Clan, Glenturret Distillery is Scotland’s oldest working distillery and specialises in producing hand-crafted, small batch single malt whisky. Here you can enjoy refreshments at the distillery bar and sample its traditional fare during an expertly hosted whisky tasting session.
Time permitting, our final stop of the day allows time for snaps of the three bridges that majestically span the Firth of Forth. From here, it’s a short drive back to Edinburgh.
Details
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary in English.
- Services of an experienced driver/guide
- Service charges and taxes
What's NOT Included
- Admission charges
- Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
- Gratuity to your driver/guide
Departure Information
Outside NCP Car Park
Castle Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2EW
Check-in: 08:30 hrs
Tour Departs: 08:45 hrs
Tour Returns: 18:30 hrs
Child details
Concession discounts apply to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 4 to 15 years inclusive.
We’re really sorry, but children aged under 4 years cannot travel on this tour.
Travellers need to be at least 12 years of age to join the Glenturret Distillery Tour
Photo ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement.
Price Notes
Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 48 hours notice before travel. Click here for more information.
Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour.
FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.
Product code
TB02930
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect on this Signature Day Tour?
Travelling on a Signature one-day tour is a great way to discover the best of Scotland from your city centre base of Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness.
During your day of discovery we’ll introduce you to many aspects of our country: spectacular scenery, history, folklore, nature and much, much more.
Travel is provided by air-conditioned vehicle and each tour is led by an experienced driver/guide who will provide a live commentary in English.
There are stops planned at the key sights as well as for meals and comfort breaks.
What options are available on this tour and what is the cost?
To give you maximum flexibility the cost of admission fees and other optional extras are not included in the tour price. This gives you complete freedom to choose as the mood takes you. On this tour the optional visits are:
Following the links above will give you more information on each attraction including current admission prices. At some locations a special discount is offered to tour participants, your driver/guide will give you more information if this applies. Credit/debit cards are not always accepted so you should plan to have sufficient cash with you should you wish to make any visits.
Where does my tour depart from and return to?
Our tours depart from a central location in Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile/High Street which is easily reached by public transport.
Full information on the departure time and place of your tour will be shown on your tour confirmation.
Tell me what the visit to a whisky distillery will be like?
A visit to a traditional whisky distillery is a feast for all the senses. After a warm welcome you’ll normally have a short audio/visual presentation on the the history of the distillery and the traditional methods used in the distilling process.
Next is a tour of the distillery where you you will experience all stages of the whisky making process from mashing and fermenting to distilling and maturation.
Your tour will end with a tutored tasting of a malt whisky and the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit in the distillery shop.
Can I book seats on the coach?
The seating on the coach is not allocated so you are free to sit in any vacant seat.
We recommend that you and your party arrive at the boarding point together so that you can be seated in the same part of the coach.
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