Speyside Whisky Distilleries Private Tour from Edinburgh

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Highlights

Join us on a tour of Speyside, the heartland of Whisky; a region famous amongst whisky connoisseurs for the characteristic high quality whiskies produced. Speyside is home to more than 50 distilleries, with the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers of any Scottish region. You can either follow our proposed itinerary or customize your own by sending us your desired distilleries, so we can plan an itinerary for you.

About This Deal

Duration
12 hours

Languages Available

  • Human tour guide - Panjabi
  • Human tour guide - Hindi
  • Human tour guide - Portuguese
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Human tour guide - French
  • Human tour guide - Urdu
  • Human tour guide - Spanish

Points of Interest


Stop At: Pitlochry
Pitlochry
We will stop over at Pitlochry to break our journey North. This is a small town that still retains much of its Victorian character, when it became a popular destination for visitors from Edinburgh. You will have the chance to stretch your legs and scan through the many independent shops and cafes available, before we resume our journey to Speyside.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aberlour Distillery Brand Home
High Street, Aberlour
Founded in 1879, Aberlour Distillery is a small and intimate distillery that holds a special place in the hearts of malt lovers. Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, Aberlour lies at the very heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey, where the exceptionally pure and soft spring water drawn from nearby natural springs is used for making Aberlour whisky. No distillery tours are currently operating due to renovation works, but you will have the option to do an optional whisky tasting.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Glenfiddich Distillery
Castle Road, Dufftown, Dufftown
Glenfiddich was founded in 1886, and is one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries. You will have the option to do a tour of the distillery, So, while touring the distillery, where you can visit one of the warehouses where you will explore the generations of gently maturing casks. You’ll also learn how Glenfiddich achieves the depth and consistency of flavour throughout their range of exceptional whiskies, which has earned them worldwide fame. If doing the tour, you will finish off by doing a tasting of several malts.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Stop At: The Macallan Distillery
Macallan Estate, Easter Elchies
The Macallan has been distilling whisky since 1824, and is possibly one of the most famous brands worldwide. The ward-winning Macallan Distillery visitor centre, built in 2018, is only available by appointment. To finish off our exploration of Speyside, we will book you a table at the Macallan bar, where you can order 'a la carte' from the most comprehensive selection of Macallan whiskies you will ever see in a single place in your life, including a number of bottles of the rarest single malts, dating back over 80 years. The impressive circular whisky bar has one of the best views of Speyside, overlooking the Highland landscape and the iconic Easter Elchies House - The Macallan Spiritual Home and integral to the brand since 1824. From the bar you can also view the 18m-high glass wall comprised of 840 whisky bottles, which forms an archive of Macallan's liquid history.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bankfoot
Bankfoot
The last stop of the day will be at a roadside cafe where you will have the chance to meet our famous Highland Coos!
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Under 18's not allowed on this tour, due to local regulations.
Inclusions
  • Driver-guide

Exclusions
  • Optional tastings, distillery tours, or whiskies ordered at the bar.

Traveler Pickup Information
We will pick you up from our hotel, AirBnB, or other holiday accommodation.
Our guide will meet you at the reception to your hotel, or entrance to your holiday accommodation, and will have a sign with the lead travel name for clear identification.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the E2G Travel in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

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Fine Print

14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.