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The 15 Best Speyside Whisky Tours

29 tours  ·  from $27 a head

Half of Scotland’s malt distilleries in one river valley, plus the cooperage that everyone remembers. These 15 tours sort the one-day runs from Inverness and Aberdeen against the three-day trails, priced and clear about which distilleries you enter.

1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness - Findhorn Beach and the quiet start to the coast
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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

1.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Inverness in a small group of up to 16 with a Scottish guide such as Karen, Sonia, Amber, or Willie. Expect quiet beaches, Bow Fiddle Rock, Cullen, wildlife stops, Strathisla Distillery, and Carrbridge. Whisky tastings cost extra, and the route may change with weather and wildlife.

“Sonia was great!! Love seeing coast all the different shores!! And countryside!! Different town stops!”

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3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions - Day two: Glenlivet, cask making, and Cardhu
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3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

2.3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

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

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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Inverness: Moray Coast, Wildlife and Speyside Whisky Tour - Findhorn starts the day with sand and open sea
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Inverness: Moray Coast, Wildlife and Speyside Whisky Tour

3.Inverness: Moray Coast, Wildlife and Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $97

Travel from Inverness to Findhorn, Cullen, Bow Fiddle Rock, and Speyside with a local guide such as Amber, Sonia, Harrison, or Willie. Expect coastal walks, seabird viewing, village free time, a Strathisla Distillery visit, and a long but rewarding day on the road.

“I really enjoyed the trip around the moray coast. We were lucky and even saw dolphins and seals. Sadly we didn’t see any puffins, however, there were many gannets, razorbills, guillemots and fulmars. Duff was an amazing and funny tour guide and could tell many stories about the area.”

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Clan Tour - of Speyside Distilleries - Carrbridge and the Old Pack Horse Bridge
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Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

4.Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

From Inverness, Clan Tours takes you through Speyside in a small group of up to eight. Expect Highland stories, Carrbridge, Grantown, distillery tastings, Glenfarclas, GlenAllachie, Glenfiddich, and the Speyside Cooperage. George, Sarah, or Alistair may guide the day.

“We had a wonderful day with George, our tour guide. He picked us up promptly. He communicated with us before pick up. He made sure that we ate at an appropriate time. He also made sure that I made it to my favorite distillery (Glenfiddich), but that I also experienced different whiskies as well. He made sure that we arrived for our tours at the distillery and at the cooperage with plenty of time. He also made sure that we arrived back at our hotel in time for our dinner reservation. We couldn’t have been happier! Thank you, George!”

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Speyside Whisky Tour - Choosing between famous names and smaller distilleries
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Speyside Whisky Tour

5.Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Inverness into Speyside with private guide David of Scenic Routes. Choose from distilleries such as Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Ballindalloch, and Glenfarclas, then add tastings, lunch, a cooperage, castles, or Highland cows. Pickup, water, and shortbread are included.

“David was an excellent tour guide / driver. We had a perfect day with him - he knows Scottish History, all about Whiskey and the best detours ! Don’t hesitate to book with him - the private tour is more than worth the $$. He picked us up at our hotel on time and in a beautifully clean and comfortable car. He reached out to us prior to our arrival to ask about our preferences and interests and designed a day just for us . He was flexible and adjusted along the way with ease . We simply had a very fun day with David. It was like hanging out…”

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From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour - Day one: Lindores Abbey and the road to Grantown-on-Spey
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From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour

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

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

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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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

7.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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The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour - Starting in Inverness and heading to Culloden
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The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour

8.The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide exploring Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Fort George, Speyside whisky country, and the Cairngorms. Guides such as Alan, Alex, Sandy, Andy, and Liall have led this route, which combines Jacobite history, Bronze Age sites, military defenses, whisky, and Highland views.

“Very impressive day. I would definately recommend it. Very full programme and beautiful views. A lot of history as well.”

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Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions - The road through the Highlands and Speyside
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Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

9.Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $0

Spend about nine and a half hours touring Speyside from Inverness in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Visit Tomatin and Glen Moray for tours and tastings, stop at Elgin Cathedral, and hear Scottish history from a driver-guide such as Alec, Helen, Scott, or Amy.

“I don't drink alcohol at all... So going into this I was already on the fence, but I had done a tour of Guinness in Ireland that was fun. I had an amazing time. Seana was our tour guide and was the best ever! Very knowledgeable of Scottish lore and had us all entertained along Read more”

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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

10.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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Speyside: Cardhu Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting - Arriving in Moray and meeting your guide
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Speyside: Cardhu Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

11.Speyside: Cardhu Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Cardhu Distillery with an English-speaking guide. Follow the Cumming and Walker family story, see how Speyside whisky is made, then taste three drams and a highball in the Tasting Kitchen. Arrive 15 minutes early and wear comfortable shoes.

“Very informative and a bonus - tour guides take good care of participants.”

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Speyside Whisky Trail 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen - Corgarff Castle and a useful first walk
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Speyside Whisky Trail 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen

12.Speyside Whisky Trail 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 10 hours · from $141

Leave Aberdeen by 16-seat minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Alan, cross the Cairngorms, walk near Corgarff Castle, visit Speyside Cooperage and Cardhu Distillery, and stop at Whisky Castle for optional tasting and lunch. Expect a full 10-hour day with up to 16 people.

“An Excellent, Educational Day Out having never been to a Distillery before even at my age 🫢.. My Son thoroughly enjoyed his day out also.. I recommend this Bus Trip to anyone who has not visited a Cooperage or Whisky Distillery.. Our Lunch stop in Tomintoul was a Good choice visiting “The Whisky Castle” for Expert Advice and Sample various Whisky’s from Scot the owners Shop.. Our Driver Alan was knowledgeable in the History surrounding Aberdeen and Castles and Distilleries on the way over to Spey Side.. He was friendly and helpful, filling our day with extra sights.. Thank You for a Great Day Out..”

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Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions - The Whisky Castle has 600 malts and an optional tasting
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Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

13.Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Aberdeen into Speyside with a guide such as Neil, Chris, Jim, or Doug. Visit Speyside Cooperage and Cardhu Distillery, pause at Corgarff Castle, and stop at the Whisky Castle for lunch and an optional tasting. Expect a long scenic day, not two full distillery tours.

“Our guide Chris was amazing and the whiskey tastings and experiences were awesome. This tour is definitely a highlight of our trip.”

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Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla - GlenAllachie: an independent voice in Speyside
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Whisky Distillery Trifecta – Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

14.Whisky Distillery Trifecta – Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $892

Set out from Edinburgh at 6:30 a.m. with a private driver-guide such as Billy, Damon, David, or Euan. Visit Strathisla, GlenAllachie, and Glenlivet for guided tours or expert tastings, with three whiskies at each stop when available. Distillery changes can occur, so confirm the final plan before departure.

“Whiskywheels group was great. Our guide Andy was absolutely terrific. The weather cooperated, and our family of 6 are all looking forward to returning for a longer visit. The only hiccup was that we booked for December 25 since we had a very limited window of opportunity for the visit. We were assured by the Viator rep that this tour was available on that date, but of course it wasn't. Whiskywheels managed to accommodate us with a slight alternatives, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Booked here in the past for Champagne, happy to book here again”

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Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness - Glen Moray begins the day near Elgin
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Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

15.Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $438

Spend about 10 hours exploring Speyside from Inverness with John, a Highland guide in a kilt. Your private group can shape the day around distilleries such as Glen Moray, Glen Grant, Glenfiddich, Cardhu, Glenfarclas, or Macallan. Pickup, transport, and one distillery admission are included, but lunch and tastings cost extra.

“Our tour guide, John, was exceptional. He had a wealth of knowledge that he shared with us about Highland history, about the distilleries, about whiskey, he was excellent.”

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