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The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
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Whisky Tours & Tasting Experiences

Choose the perfect tour or tasting experience as you journey through the world of Scotch whisky right in the heart of Edinburgh. Whether you are a “whisky curious” novice or already a whisky fan you will find the ideal tour or tasting experience. We have been helping the world fall in love with Scotch whisky since 1988 and were crowned Scotland’s BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION 2024. Book our online flexible ticket now and experience our award-winning tour!

First timers & Families
Enjoy our Silver tour and complete your day with a visit to our Amber Restaurant for lunch or dinner, before or after your tour.
Tour guide and visitors at The Scotch Whisky Experience against a projection of a barley field.
Whisky curious?
Get a real taste for Scotch whisky on our Gold tour, with a curated tasting from all five whisky producing regions of Scotland.
Whisky museum experience in Edinburgh
Story & spirit lovers
Visit Amber bar to enjoy our signature Scottish tapas to accompany your whisky flight. Our bar staff will be on hand to tell you all about the whiskies and each food match.
Tasting Tales experience with bite sized food and whisky matching. The food includes a block of chocolate, slice of venison salami, salmon and cheese on a black slate on a white table accompanied with a whisky stave of 4 drams and a glass of water.
Whisky & food lovers
Our Taste of Scotland experience awaits! Enjoy the Gold Tour followed by a three-course Scottish tasting menu in Amber Restaurant!
A Taste of Scotland meal and flight at Amber Restaurant at The Scotch Whisky Experience. The plate features a fish and chicken dish accompanied by vegetables, garnished with herbs, and a selection of sauce, placed on a wooden table.
Amber Restaurant
No need to take a tour, visit Amber Restaurant and Whisky Bar. Signature Scottish Tapas and Taste of Scotland menus, platters, cheese and whisky flights, and 550+ Scotch whiskies and cocktails. The home of regional Scottish produce.
Amber Restaurant set for dinner with blinds lowered
The Gold Chocolate & Whisky Tour (last tour of the day, select Gold Tour to book)
Standout drams, tied together by a unique monthly theme, bringing fresh stories and flavours to every visit. Sharing the rich tales and craftmanship behind every dram, our guide will also match a dark chocolate to one of the whiskies. Usually runs daily with the exception of August. August dates: 1 - 6th, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 31st.
Stave with 4 Whiskies and Chocolate

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Private Whisky Tastings
Guests are tutored through the five stages of appreciating Scotch whisky: colour, body, nose, palate and finish. The whiskies chosen illustrate regional differences, wood finishes, differing ages of maturation and methods of production. Tales from the regions and distilleries bring Scotland and its rich distilling history to life and leave you with a thirst to travel and discover whisky country.
Guide and couple enjoying a whisky tasting in the whisky collection.
Private Blend Your Own
Step into the shoes of a Master Blender and create your own whisky to bottle and treasure forever – or until the temptation to sample it becomes too great.
Scotch Whisky Training School at The Scotch Whisky Experience
Private Collection Dining and Tastings
For the ultimate experience, enjoy a private whisky tasting in one of the World's Largest Collections of Scotch Whisky.
Table set within the Whisky Collection with floor to ceiling bottles of whisky.
Reviews from Around the World
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Nicole
USA, 2026
This was actually the highlight of our day in Scotland! We had such a great time in our guide was AWESOME! So knowledgeable and kind. Will definitely recommend doing this for other people.
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GetYourGuide Traveller
The Netherlands, 2026
The whole team was really friendly and knowledgeable, the person at the entrance even took the time to ask us about our experience and to give me a tip about a type of independent whisky I might find interesting to try. I recommend highly to anyone to get that experience. It's really worth it and will stay a great memory of our Edinburg escapade. Thanks to all the staff and specially to Maddie.
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Rebecca
Australia, 2026
An excellent tour, even for a Scotch novice like myself. I learned a lot and had so much fun. Our guide Alex was fantastic, and very patient - he really made the tour amazing. Highly recommend!
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Christine
Orlando, Florida
Informative and wonderful. We had a great time with the gold tour. Bella was just awesome! We learned so much about whisky, it was a beautiful and informative tour, and it had so much high technology that I couldn’t believe it. Well done and I’ll remember it forever.
The Gold Tour
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Joshua
Canada, 2026
The guide was informative and very passionate about the history and products. 10/10 experience.
Our Whisky Tour Gallery
Guided Scotch whisky tasting experience

The whisky collection is simply mind blowing and the blender's room is epic! Very interesting venue. The tour guide was very approachable and friendly.

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Guide explains the origins of Scotch whisky in an immersive tour area

This is the second time I've done this tour and I have to say its one of my favourite experiences! I learnt a lot about whisky during this tour.

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Whisky Bond - whisky tasting with people

As a whisky drinker but in no way an expert - after this tour, I am feeling pretty confident about my whisky knowledge! Fun and entertaining!

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One of the World's Largest Collection of Scotch whisky

A tasting in the whisky vaults…a sight to behold with thousands of whiskies to look at!

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Customers in the whisky collection, enjoying their tour with their tour guide. There is multiple glass cabinets with Scotch whisky surrounding them.

Whether you're a globe-trotter or a local, add this gem to your must-visit list when in Edinburgh.

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Projection of the Forth Rail Bridge in the Sense of Scotland tour room.

It was a perfect activity to do with friends and family during our visit to Edinburgh.

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Tasting Tales experience, showing several people sitting round a table sampling whiskies and cheese. There are whisky staves and bottles placed on the table.

Five stars for the Whisky Experience and especially to Aiden who was a fantastic, informative host on our experience.

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Tour guide and visitors at The Scotch Whisky Experience against a projection of a barley field.

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Close up of a whisky tasting flight with whisky being poured.

Gift Vouchers & Gift Tickets

Choose from our selection of open e-gift tickets to book and redeem whenever you wish. Monetary gift vouchers are available on-site for Amber Restaurant or our Whisky Shop.

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