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15 Private Whisky Tours Worth the Ticket

76 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Distillery slots are finite and the good ones fill first. These 15 private whisky tours justify the afternoon, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More - Starting at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon
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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

1.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465Our pick

Start at St Giles’ Cathedral and walk central Edinburgh with a private English-speaking guide such as Nicola or Skye. Taste haggis with neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky. The route ends near the lower Royal Mile.

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery - Local Private Tour - Carn Liath Broch and the ancient north
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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

2.Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel north from Inverness with a kilted guide such as Stuart, Robbie, Craig, or Drew. See Carn Liath Broch, Loch Fleet seals, Dunrobin Castle and falconry, Dornoch Cathedral, and Glenmorangie whisky. The private tour lasts about eight hours, but castle entry and tastings cost extra.

“Loved the castle and falconry. Learned how to drink whiskey at Glenmorangie Distillery. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend this tour to our friends and family.”

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Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers - The private ride is part of the tour
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Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers

3.Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Start with hotel pickup at 9:30 am, then visit Guinness Storehouse with a private guide and Gravity Bar pint. Continue to Jameson Bow St. for its shared tour, cocktail, and three-whiskey tasting. Guides may include John, Karl, Tiernan, or Colm.

“If you are looking for a personalized whiskey and beer tour, this is the one for you! John was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and tailors the tour to your questions and interests. The tours allow you to ride in comfort enjoy drop offs and pick ups right at the entrances, and John took care of all the ticketing. No stress at all. John also gave us recommendations on great restaurants and pubs near our hotel. We would highly this tour if you want to explore Guinness and Jameson in style!”

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Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings - Cost, group size, and what the price really covers
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Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

4.Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private whisky guide from Inverness, visiting Speyside distilleries such as Benromach, Glen Moray, BenRiach, Glenfiddich, and Glenlivet. Guides including Gavin, Liam, Peter, Doug, and Jason tailor the route, handle the driving, and add local stories, chocolate, and whisky from personal collections.

“We toured various distilleries, Glen Moray, Benriach, Abelour, Glenallichie, and Canthhu as well as having lunch at a great small pub! The pub had a wide selection of whiskies. Liam gave my husband and myself a wonderful day touring Speyside area of Scotland!”

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Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour - Stop one: Woodford Reserve and classic bourbon country
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Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour

5.Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,017

Build a private Kentucky Bourbon Trail day with Mint Julep Experiences. Your group visits three distilleries with reservations, lunch, bottled water, and private transport. Guides such as Cindy, Jerry, Stan, and Jim help shape the route around your interests, from Woodford Reserve to Buffalo Trace.

“Chasta and team made our tour so easy and enjoyable. They provided an experience we couldn’t have done on our own. Our driver Neil really personalized our trip through his knowledge of the area and providing facts around the history of Bourbon and the distilleries.”

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Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon - Inside the House on Bourbon Street
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Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

6.Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $175Best value

Join Psychic Medium Marie near 826 Bourbon Street for a 1 to 3 hour French Quarter experience with house history, ghost stories, tarot-based spiritual readings, wine, water, and an optional mojo bag activity. The tone is theatrical, personal, and best suited to adults with an open mind.

“The description was nothing of what we were given. No hour tour and there was no a seance. Also we booked for 8p and were not given our taro card reading until 11p as two other groups were book ahead of ours. There was no reach out to ask if we wanted to keep our time or move it to another day I would not recommend.”

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Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - Glenfiddich and the seven stills of Dufftown
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Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

7.Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours touring Speyside from Inverness with a private kilted guide such as Robbie, Craig, Bill, or Tony. Visit Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, Cardhu, and Glenfarclas, taste single malts, stop for lunch, and enjoy hotel pickup in an air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus.

“Our guide & driver Rob was the best part of our day. He recited Robbie Burns, sang songs about the Gordon clan, and entertained us with tales of the Orange versus the Jacobites. He knows every rock band worth its salt, can play the entire guitar solo from Metallica’s Whisky In The Jar, and told us all about salmon fishing on the Beauly. Plus he looked after each of us and made sure we each had a lovely day. We went on this tour to drink whisky but had no idea that the whisky would be completely overshadowed by a true gentleman and a scholar. We will never forget the…”

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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour - Bardstown Road, Cherokee Triangle, and the local feel
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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

8.Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking guide, possibly including Laci, as you sample beer cheese, fried chicken, bourbon balls, Modjeska, and other Kentucky favorites. The experience links Louisville food, bourbon, Prohibition tales, Cave Hill Cemetery, Whiskey Row, NuLu, and Butchertown.

“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”

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Dublin Private Whiskey Tour with Three Unique Distillery Visits - Roe & Co: a cocktail workshop with a longer stop
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Dublin Private Whiskey Tour with Three Unique Distillery Visits

9.Dublin Private Whiskey Tour with Three Unique Distillery Visits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $346

Start with hotel pickup at 2:30pm, then visit Roe & Co for a cocktail workshop, Pearse Lyons for a private tasting, and Teeling for a bespoke tour. A whiskey specialist host, often John, handles transport, Dublin context, and the timing between stops.

“Our guide was professional and knowledgeable in both the history of the distilleries and Dublin effect upon them. Brought the area alive and made the whisky taste even better with his insights. Great tour!”

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Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries - Kentucky Artisan shows bourbon in action
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Private Tour of Kentucky’s Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

10.Private Tour of Kentucky’s Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours visiting Stitzel-Weller, Kentucky Artisan, and Three Boys Farm distilleries with private transport from Louisville, Cincinnati, Bardstown, or nearby areas. Taste bourbon straight from the barrel, meet Three Boys owner-distiller Ross, and enjoy a flexible day without needing a designated driver.

“Really enjoyed our trip on the bourbon trail. Great choice of stops! Our driver was so friendly and accomodating. We were celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary in the family and what a great way to spend it. Thanks!”

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Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W. - Kilbeggan: old buildings and four whiskeys
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Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W.

11.Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $589

Travel from Dublin with a whiskey specialist such as John or Colm, visiting Old Kilbeggan Distillery, Sean’s Bar in Athlone, and Tullamore D.E.W. You’ll taste several whiskeys, tour a modern distillery, visit a warehouse, and enjoy private transport through rural Westmeath and Offaly.

“We had the best day, going through the Irish countryside and visiting 2 iconic Irish whiskey tours. We had a private chat with the owner of Sean’s Bar in Athlone (the oldest verified pub in Ireland) and learned all about the origins of whiskey. Film was wonderful-knowledgeable and friendly. Very happy to share Irish history between stops. Would HIGHLY recommend!!!”

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Deluxe 5 star Private Speyside Whisky Tour - Glenfarclas: a useful place for a proper tour
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Deluxe 5 star Private Speyside Whisky Tour

12.Deluxe 5 star Private Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Inverness with guide Craig for a private Speyside whisky day. Visit famous names such as Glenlivet, Glenfarclas, Macallan, and Glenfiddich, add the Speyside Cooperage, and choose distillery tours at your own pace. Pickup, bottled water, snacks, and Wi-Fi are included.

“Craig is an amazing guide! When we realized we couldn’t make the Speyside trip work, he created a bespoke day trip that was perfect for us!”

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Personalized Isle of Skye Private Tours: Landmarks & Distilleries - Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls: A fast coastal viewpoint
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Personalized Isle of Skye Private Tours: Landmarks & Distilleries

13.Personalized Isle of Skye Private Tours: Landmarks & Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

From Portree, Joanna or David can tailor a private Skye day for up to six people. Expect the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Quiraing, Fairy Pools, and Sligachan, with local stories, photo stops, and an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Picture this: young marriage arrives at Portree, Isle of Skye, all the way from Mexico, with high hopes of exploring the island and all of its natural wonders. They pre-book a visit to the distillery and just hope to figure how to move around the island, thinking of perhaps hiring a car. Come day one: the only car hire available is closed; they try then to book a bus to take them to the distillery at Carbost the next day, but the next day will be Sunday, buses don't work Sundays.”

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Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour - Starting at Barrique Wine Store
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Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

14.Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $606

You’ll visit Barrique Wine Store, choose a tasting in Healesville, and finish with a two-course dinner at Meletos. A private vehicle and driver handle the night, with guides such as Craig or Elliot adding local stories and easygoing company.

“Beafifull experience with Elliot. Terrific guide, very kind. I love the trip. I am Juan from Argentina. I highly recomended it”

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Speyside Full-Day Private Whisky Tour - The Speyside Cooperage shows where the wood comes from
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Speyside Full-Day Private Whisky Tour

15.Speyside Full-Day Private Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Inverness with Highlander Private Tours and guides Lawrence or Billy for an 8.5-hour Speyside whisky day. Visit famous distilleries, watch coopers shape casks, stop for lunch in Aberlour, and enjoy tastings without needing to drive.

“Lawrence was an amazing guide. He took us to so many distilleries and taught us so much about the region. It was a great experience.”

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