Holyrood Distillery: Whisky and Gin Tour
4.8
542 Ratings
Edinburgh

Embark on a guided tour of Holyrood Distillery and delve into the fascinating world of gin and whisky production. Discover Edinburgh’s brewing and distilling heritage while enjoying spirit samples and exploring our innovative facilities.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Holyrood Distillery - Holyrood Distillery is an exciting new attraction and single malt whisky distillery in the heart of Edinburgh. It includes a guided experiential tour, a gin distillery, a whisky distillery, a tasting bar and shop.
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Join us for our classic tour - the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery!
Sip on a seasonal cocktail as your guide welcomes you to the distillery. Let us introduce you to our story as we put Edinburgh back onto the whisky map as the city’s first single malt distillery for over a hundred years.
Alongside a sample of our classic expression, learn…

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Location
Holyrood Distillery
Saint Leonard's Lane
Please check in for your tour at the Distillery Shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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112lillianm
Apr 18, 2026
Holyrood Distillery amazing must go! - We went to Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh and had an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Cortney from California, was fantastic—engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to listen to. We’ve visited several distilleries across Scotland, and her tour really stood out. The tasting experience was unique and thoughtfully done, and the bar offers a wide variety of drinks—all excellent. You’re welcomed with a drink at the start of the tour (I won’t spoil it), but it’s so good you’ll probably end up ordering it again afterward. The gin was exceptional—definitely a highlight for gin lovers—and the whisky was impressively innovative, blending new techniques with traditional character in a really cool way. It’s also worth noting that this is the only distillery in Edinburgh city, with the previous one having closed back in 1826. That alone makes it special. Overall, it’s a must-do when visiting Edinburgh. Pair it with a visit to Holyrood Palace—especially if you’re interested in Mary, Queen of Scots—and you’ve got a perfect day.
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Hilary_h
Apr 18, 2026
Experience and learn about your spirits - Very educational and tasty experience learning about whiskey and Gin. Courtney was really good and very knowledgeable and fun!
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Nadinemo7447qv
Apr 17, 2026
Can absolutely recommend this tour – a great experience from start to finish! - We had a fantastic experience visiting this small but very personal distillery right in Edinburgh. The tour, combined with the whisky and gin tasting was very enjoyable and informative. A special thanks to Guy, who was incredibly friendly and gave us a great behind-the-scenes insight into the distilling process. You could really feel his passion, which made the whole experience even more engaging. We also received excellent advice from his colleague in the shop, which helped my husband find the perfect whisky to take home.
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Dan_m
Apr 9, 2026
Fun tour - Learned a good bit from Ian. Guide and staff were very accommodating to me and my spouse during the tour.
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Cathy_e
Apr 6, 2026
Fun Holyrood Whiskey Tour & Tasting - Lloyd was our tour guide. He was very informative and helpful and made our experience a lot of fun. Would highly recommend. I’m not ready.
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Olivia_j
Apr 5, 2026
A good introduction into... - A good introduction into how whiskey and gin is made. Was a good experience and a few free samples. Would recommend.
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Sophiebc3032nf
Mar 14, 2026
A fun and enjoyable visit - A great and enjoyable visit, and a great way to learn more about the process of Gin & Whisky distilling, with a few tasty samples along the way. A fun way to spend an hour in the city and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a wee tipple. Guy was a great and fun guide during our visit.
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Mrb1975
Feb 11, 2026
Great experience - We really enjoyed our whisky tour and tasting. Our guide Diego was so knowledgeable and interesting. The tour was great value with numerous tastings. All staff were friendly and helpful. I’d definitely recommend.
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Craig
Feb 8, 2026
Well worth a visit.. informative and humourous - We went on the tour on a Saturday. our guide Diego was fantastic. He was knowledgeable about all manner of spirits, not just their own.. the tour was good for those who only have a limited understanding of the Gin and Whisky making process and there were tasters of 3 different drinks... The bar in the Distillery is very good
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Ingvildp2026
Mar 23, 2026
Interesting and tasty! - Interesting and fun! Loved to learn more about the process and a nice twist to taste along the way.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).