Edinburgh Tour: History, Whisky, and Harry Potter

Discover Edinburgh’s flavors with Iain’s tour: history, Harry Potter, whisky tasting, and a Scottish feast. Unforgettable tales and tastes await.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cask and Vine - The adventure starts with an engaging, guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s enchanting Old Town. Iain will lead participants through hidden alleys, past historic sites, and into the depths of Scottish history, myths, and folklore. Attendees will learn about the city’s royal heritage, notorious figures, ghostly tales, and even…
What's Included
  • Meals
Meal Options
  • Scottish Charcuterie Board - Haggiss Bon Bons with whisky sauce
    Scottish Venison
    Scottish Pork Salami
    St.Andrews Cheddar
    West Coast Brie
Additional Information

Strolling through Edinburgh’s cobblestone streets with Iain, participants will explore centuries of stories, from ancient clans to the city’s intriguing history, all narrated with wit and charm. The Harry Potter stops will enchant fans, showcasing how Edinburgh’s magic influenced the books. During the exclusive whisky tasting, Hector Maclean offers rare…

Location
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
Meet in front of Edinburgh Castle Gate 10 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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335jillianf
Sep 30, 2025
Outstanding tour, whisky tasting & the delicious haggis Bon Bon’s!! - Excellent tour that was a catch all experience. Iain’s historical knowledge was outstanding and we loved the whisky tasting! The absolute highlight was the haggis bon bons, you should take this tour for those alone. Thank you for a spectacular day :)
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F615xrelainec
Sep 27, 2025
Edinburgh for foodies and whisky enthusiasts! - The best tour of Edinburgh. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the ghosts of Edinburgh, seeing the roads, the different levels of the city from Ian, super guide! And Hector ‘s teaching about whisky and most delicious charcuterie. Enjoy a genuine taste of Scotland. .
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229tessaw
Sep 25, 2025
Edinburgh tours - Amazing Iain was so knowledgeable and a bit of a comedian too! Great value for money! Food was amazing and we all had a great time , great for taking our friends who were visiting us for the weekend.
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Road17134209992
Sep 25, 2025
Five star review for Ian! - Fantastic experience! This was my first time visiting Scotland with my fiancée and I'm glad I did. Ian really knew his stuff, was friendly and charming - would highly recommend. The combinations of whisky with the food were amazing, and during the rest of the trip we kept coming back to how good it was. Not to mention ... the sights were stunning. I'd definitely recommend this tour to my friends! Thank you Scotch and Scran!
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Colonialinedinburgh
Sep 25, 2025
Great tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. - Absolutely fabulous tour! Iain is a whiskey expert and works in the industry. He has a wealth of knowledge and you will be charmed by the tour and the whiskey shop.
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P7787znjustinr
Sep 7, 2025
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW & SEE! - This tour was the best city tour I’ve been on anywhere in the World… the city is amazing, old town & new town & all the bars, shops & restaurants - the city really is an amazing place, full of rich history, great food, plentiful drinks, and even better people. Our guide, Ian, is so knowledgeable about all of the above; it really made us feel as if we’d spent many weeks in Edinburgh when in reality we were only there one afternoon. Highly recommend Ian and this tour to anyone interested in seeing and tasting some very authentic and incredible parts of Scotland.
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Nuriacn5445wy
Sep 7, 2025
One day in the city, I want to do it all! - The tour was great, we only had 1 day in the city and the tour was able to cover not only the history of the city and its popular stories, but also a whisky tasting. Iain was very knowledgeable and a great tour leader! He took us to amazing spots for photography as well. During the tasting, given it was our anniversary, Iain helped us get a rare 42 year old whisky for us to try! It was great, we couldn’t be happier. It was well worth the money and the time.
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Lornap742
Sep 2, 2025
Great Experience - It was an amazing tour. This is a great way to see Edinburgh, host was fantastic and we loved the whisky and Scottish food!
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Johnathanm2018
Sep 2, 2025
The best Food and Drink experience in Edinburgh! - Iain was a delight, incredibly knowledgeable on everything he explained, and the food and whisky was top notch. I would recommend this to anyone!
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753jakubp
Jul 22, 2025
- Fantastic experience, Iain is a super enthusiastic, knowledgable tour guide! The visit to the whisky store was a highlight! Definitely recommend it to somebody to learn more about Scottish heritage!
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From $87
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).