About this tour
Spend eight hours driving through Scottish Highlands to visit two working distilleries—Deanston and Glengoyne—with tastings at each. Your private Mercedes-Benz collects you from your Edinburgh accommodation and winds past Dukes Pass and Loch Lomond's shoreline, stopping at each distillery for a guided walk-through and sampling session. This is whisky tourism stripped of coach crowds: just you, your group, and a kilt-wearing local guide with genuine knowledge of the spirit and landscape.
Highlights
- Guided tastings at Deanston and Glengoyne distilleries
- Private Mercedes transport for up to seven people
- Scenic drive via Dukes Pass and Loch Lomond
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- On-board WiFi and chilled water throughout
What to expect
You'll be collected from your accommodation mid-morning and driven into Perthshire. The journey itself is the draw—rolling hills, lochs, and glens frame the route to your first distillery. At Deanston and Glengoyne, expect a 45-minute facility tour explaining production from grain to barrel, followed by three or four drams to taste. Your guide will talk you through flavour notes and regional differences. There's time between stops to stretch legs or grab coffee. The pace is leisurely; you're not herded. Bring an appetite—lunch isn't included, though some distillery cafés serve light meals.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes; distillery tours involve some stairs and stone floors. Book ahead if you have dietary needs or prefer non-alcoholic alternatives. Driver is knowledgeable but not a sommelier—don't expect deep tasting notes. Public buses serve the route if you'd rather self-drive.
Frequently asked
- How long does Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour take?
- Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour runs for approximately 8 hours.
- How much does Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $917 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.