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Whisky and Waterfalls: Edinburgh Day Trip
4.8
296 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a whisky and waterfalls adventure from Edinburgh. Explore the Scottish Highlands, visit the Famous Grouse distillery, and marvel at the stunning Black Linn Falls at the Hermitage.
Embark on a whisky and waterfalls adventure from Edinburgh. Explore the Scottish Highlands, visit the Famous Grouse distillery, and marvel at the stunning Black Linn Falls at the Hermitage.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Kelpies & The Helix - Departing from Edinburgh, the journey leads to the Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures globally, crafted by Andy Scott, symbolizing the mythical shapeshifting beings from Scottish folklore.
- The Glenturret Distillery - Traveling through the picturesque back roads of Scotland and deeper into the Highlands, with…
- The Kelpies & The Helix - Departing from Edinburgh, the journey leads to the Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures globally, crafted by Andy Scott, symbolizing the mythical shapeshifting beings from Scottish folklore.
- The Glenturret Distillery - Traveling through the picturesque back roads of Scotland and deeper into the Highlands, with glens, forests, and rivers in abundance, the tour pauses at Glenturret, one of Scotland’s renowned whisky distilleries. Please be aware that children must be 12 years or older to participate in the distillery tour.
- Dunkeld - On the return trip, the charming village of Dunkeld is visited, located in Macbeth country, where a beautiful cathedral is nestled by the River Tay.
- The Hermitage Woodland Walk - After enjoying a small taste of the ‘water of life’, the tour proceeds to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire for a brief woodland walk.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Distillery tour
- Dram of local whisky
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Distillery tour
- Dram of local whisky
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a delightful day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group excursion from Edinburgh, guided by a welcoming local expert! Begin with a visit to Falkirk to admire the Kelpies, then journey through the stunning Scottish Highlands, skirting Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a stop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for lunch and…
Experience a delightful day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group excursion from Edinburgh, guided by a welcoming local expert! Begin with a visit to Falkirk to admire the Kelpies, then journey through the stunning Scottish Highlands, skirting Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a stop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for lunch and a tour (both at your own cost) and, after savoring a wee dram of whisky, proceed to the Hermitage, a picturesque location featuring the magnificent Black Linn Falls.
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5. Please note children must be 12+ in order to join the distillery tour.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(296 Ratings)
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N9075dwchristines
Oct 25, 2025
Excellent Tour - Highly recommend this tour, out tour guide Graeme was great and very knowledgeable on various topics. The pacing and number of stops was great so you were never in the car too long and plenty of chances to made needed stops. Perfect blend of seeing the countryside, sampling local cuisine, and of course whiskey. Price matched experience.
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Noemi
Oct 24, 2025
We had a wonderful trip with our guide Graeme, very informative and enjoyable, it exceeded our expectations - We had great fun today exploring the highlands with our tour guide, who answered all our questions and provided a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It was a fantastic experience - we strongly recommend
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Lindseyku5827yc
Oct 24, 2025
Lovely little slice of Scotland! - Fantastic trip and great stories from Graeme! Every stop was lovely, plenty long enough and showed us a little slice of Scotland. Would absolutely recommend!
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Erinkn294cf
Oct 21, 2025
Unforgettable day with Ry as our guide - This was an absolutely amazing day in the Scottish Highlands! The scenery was breathtaking from start to finish, and the whisky tastings were a real treat, the Glenturret distillery had its own charm and story. Our guide, Ry, was exceptional, knowledgeable, funny, and full of passion for both Scotland and whisky. He made the whole experience engaging and enjoyable, with great stories and plenty of interesting facts along the way. The tour was perfectly organised with the right balance of sightseeing, history, and relaxation. I can’t recommend this experience enough, a must-do for anyone visiting Scotland!
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K8081hmbenh
Oct 20, 2025
Whisky tour - Went on the whisky tour through Goenturret with Ry from haggis tours. With a few foot adventures along the way. Fantastic day, very knowledgeable which makes for a great experience!
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Ericsy282ch
Oct 17, 2025
Great top to bottom experience - Excellent guide. Great knowledge of Scottish history. Kept travel between sites fun with music and Scottish history.
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Pooja
Oct 1, 2025
A nice day trip covers the beauty of the highlands, beautiful waterfall and a whiskey stop ! - A day well spent - a good day trip from Edinburg driving through the Beautiful highlands . The stop at Glenturret was great along with the stop at the waterfall as well as the Kelpies . Our guide Ryan P made it better with all the interesting stories along the way !
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Birky1995
Sep 29, 2025
A Fun well rounded tour. - A great tour if you can spare the whole day.
Laurie was a great tour guide, and I appreciated her history lessons. She drove us safely, and was welcoming throughout the tour.
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Lizzybethcannuck
Sep 22, 2025
Music, Malts & Misty Trails – A True Scottish Experience - The experience was great! Graeme had great stories, great music, and was very engaging. A very great tour for groups or a solo traveller (me). Very doable for all levels of activity.
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S9223vvcarolines
Sep 22, 2025
Graeme is the best! - It was such a fun day and our tour guide Graeme was so awesome. He shared a lot of history and war stories and was very enjoyable. He also had an amazing Scottish playlist.
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