Edinburgh invites you in with its striking architecture, charming streets, and rich history, and its New Town offers some of Scotland’s finest whisky bars. If you’re a whisky enthusiast seeking a unique way to explore the area, a walking whisky tour lets you experience its character up close. As you wander through elegant streets, you’ll step into distinctive bars and pubs, immersing yourself in the culture behind Scotland’s national drink while tasting rare and unusual whiskies from independent and craft producers.

Your tour begins in a whisky bar housed in a former Victorian pump house, where you meet your expert guide and fellow whisky lovers. From there, you stroll through picturesque lanes to several carefully chosen venues, enjoying a curated tasting at each stop. Along the way, you learn about whisky regions, flavour profiles, and sustainable distilling practices, gaining a deeper appreciation for everything from locally sourced barley to the influence of provenance. By the end, you’ll have sampled whiskies you won’t find in supermarkets and discovered hidden gems throughout Edinburgh’s New Town.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes