4 3-Day Experiences Worth the Ticket

1.3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $809Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh into Speyside in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with five included whisky-industry visits, tastings, Highland scenery, and two nights in Grantown-on-Spey. Guides such as Keith, Pete, Stevie, and Barney have brought strong Scottish storytelling to this small-group route.

“The Speyside Whisky tour totally met expectations. Travelers were a mix of Europeans and North Americans and everyone was friendly and cooperative. Barney the tour guide and driver was amazing with his information and love of scotch whisky. He was articulate, irreverent, funny and knowledgeable. Clearly he enjoyed his job! We visited both small and large distilleries and got to taste lots of whiskey. Our B and B accommodation was immaculate and the homemade breakfasts were delicious. Everything went as planned and as promised. The tour is highly recommended. Bring lots of UK cash as you pay for the tours in advance to the driver. Credit cards not accepted for…”

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2.From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 3 days · from $721Best value

Spend three days tracing Scotland’s whisky country from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Visit Lindores Abbey, Glenlivet, Cardhu, Dalwhinnie, the Speyside Cooperage, and the Whisky Castle, with two nights in Grantown-on-Spey and breakfast included.

“We had an excellent tour. We learnt a lot about whiskey but also due to our very knowledgeable driver (Bruce) we also learnt heaps about Scottish history. He took us on scenic roads and the countryside was stunning. All in all it was a great experience.”

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3.Ireland: Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $788

Travel from Dublin in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Rock of Cashel, Jameson Midleton, Blarney, Kinsale, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Glendalough. Expect small B&Bs, country walks, whiskey tasting, and a full three-day schedule.

“The guide Marcus was very helpful and jovial. Wanted to see rural Ireland and this trip suited us. Love the arrangements done by Rabbie. The weather was an added bonus.”

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4.3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $971

Travel from Dublin in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver-guide. See the Rock of Cashel, taste whiskey at Midleton, visit Blarney, Kinsale, Waterford, Kilkenny and Glendalough, with two nights, breakfast and Jameson admission included.

“Three days packed with information, beautiful vistas, and fun. Smaller bus was good for the tight bog roads. Stephanie the Guide was knowledgeable, personable as well as an excellent driver.”

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