Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting History Walk
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of 'aqua vitae' began
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Highlights
- Enjoy a five-star Edinburgh whisky tour and tasting and discover the history of Edinburgh’s Old Town and its connection with the finest “water of life”.
- Indulge in fine malt whiskies and learn how your dram was created.
- Explore the lives of whisky blenders, smugglers and others involved in the industry.
- Hear of the evolving role that scotch whisky played in Scotland’s past.
- Be immersed and get lost in the stories with Mercat exclusive audio devices.
What's included
- 2 hours guided tour
- Gratuities
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- This tour targets only adults aged 18 or more.
- The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old.
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Accessibility information
- Carersare allowed in the tour for free.
- Guide dogs are also allowed.
- Due to the nature of the vauls, people with reduced mobility cannot paryicipate in this tour.
- Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience.
Ticket restrictions
- Expect a maximum of 18 people to participate in the tour.
- You can only buy six tickets at a time (subject to availability).
Additional information
- Wear comfortable shoes as the surfaces are uneven in medieval Edinburgh’s old town.
- The tour will take place no matter the weather conditions. please, dress accordingly.
The tour’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen before booking.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Recommended arrival times: please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour.
The regular operating times are the following:
- Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm.
Departure point
- Start location: Mercat Cross, opposite the City Chambers and near St. Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- End location: Mercat Tours office, 28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Itinerary length: 965 steps.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Mercat Tours.
