Top 6 Whisky Shore Excursions

1.INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $123Our pick

Travel from Invergordon with a Scottish Lassie guide such as Avril, Amy, or Lorraine on a relaxed seven-hour outing. See Struie’s Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch, and a Highland distillery. Castle and whisky admission cost extra, and the group is limited to 14.

“Amy the guide and the history of the area she shared. Such beautiful country. Would love to go back. The castle was pretty as were the grounds”

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2.Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $212

From Invergordon, travel with a kilted local guide such as George, Alastair, Sara, or Tom to Dunrobin Castle, Struie viewpoint, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery. Expect scenic stops, Highland stories, optional tasting, and a group of up to eight.

“Really enjoyed meeting George. The castle and falconry display were great. We enjoyed lunch at the castle as well. The stop at Clyneish distillery was fun. Afternoon attractions were a bit remote for us. But we had a good experience of the highlands and the heather”

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3.Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $92Best value

Travel from Invergordon with a driver-guide to Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Dores Beach, Inverness, and Glen Ord distillery. You get port pickup, live commentary, and a Singleton 12-year tasting, but attraction tickets, lunch, and drinks cost extra. Guides may include Stewart, Malcolm, Willie, or Fiona.

“Fiona was a very good guide. She was informative and accommodating. The castle was beautiful with gorgeous grounds. I would also recommend the whisky distillery. Although I do not like whisky I still found the process interesting and worth the expense.”

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4.Private Shore Excursion Dublin with Guinness and Whiskey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $419

Start at 9:30 am with a private Whiskey and Beer Specialist Host, then visit the Guinness Storehouse and Pearse Lyons Distillery. You receive a pint of Guinness, three tastings, private transport, live commentary, shopping time, and help with Dublin dining ideas.

“We really enjoyed this private tour with John. First class all the way. Showed and shared with us more then Guinness and whiskey”

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5.Shore excursion from Invergordon – Castles, Scenery & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7.5 hours

Travel privately from Invergordon with an English-speaking guide, often Bob, through Sutherland’s glens and coastal roads. See Dunrobin Castle and falconry, watch for salmon and seals, shop in Dornoch, then finish at Glenmorangie or Balblair. The Mercedes Vito suits groups of up to four.

“Unser Guide erläuterte vor dem Start seine geplante Tour und ergänzte sie nach unseren Wünschen.”

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6.Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Leave your cruise ship at 8 a.m. for a private minibus tour with a driver-guide such as Paul or Nick. See Edinburgh, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn, Doune Castle, and the Trossachs, with time for lunch and possible whisky tasting. The group limit is eight.

“Paul was a fantastic guide! He adjusted our tour to meet needs of adults (whisky tasting) and teens (history). Loved hearing Paul tell the story of his country and his people. Our visit to Sterling Castle was cancelled due to the King's visit! BRead more”

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