Whisky Tours · WALKING TOURS
The 15 best whisky walking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how many drams you are poured. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Mark, Richie, Owen, Karen, or Georgie. See Hermitage Waterfalls, Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highland cows, and Loch Lomond, with one whisky dram included and an optional boat cruise.
“Mark was a fantastic guide! The drive took was through some stunning Scottish landscapes!”
Spend about an hour walking Toronto’s Distillery District with a professional English-speaking guide. See Victorian industrial buildings, hear the story of Gooderham & Worts, and learn how the old whiskey works became a lively district of shops, cafés, restaurants, and breweries. Groups are capped at 15.
“Very interesting tour with Tom and he knew a lot about more than just the Distillery area. Would be even better in the summer!”
Spend one hour with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Nicole, Devin, or Tom in Toronto’s Distillery District. Expect Victorian industrial buildings, cobblestone lanes, stories of Gooderham & Worts, early Toronto, and occasional access to interiors not open to the public. This is a history walk, not a tasting tour.
“A very interesting and informative tour of a fascinating are of Toronto.”
Leave Edinburgh at 8 a.m. for a 12-hour Highland loop with stops at the Hermitage, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Tyndrum, and Kilmahog. Guides such as Cameron, Harris, Richie, and Pete combine Scottish stories with practical help. A Loch Ness cruise and whisky tasting cost extra.
“We had a lovely day on the tour. So many highlights seeing some absolutely stunning sights. The small tour size was lovely and our guide, Cameron (who was knowledgeable, kind, and fun) made sure the day was maximized. What a fantastic experience!”
Spend about three hours walking one mile through Louisville’s NuLu district with guides such as Cathy or Allison. Taste bourbon, craft cocktails, cheese, dinner-size food pairings, and dessert, ending at a rooftop bar. This is a food-and-history tour, not a distillery visit.
“Allison was a fantastic guide—fun, knowledgeable, and great at keeping the group energized. Excellent food, smooth pacing, and awesome local spots. Highly recommend!”
Travel from Glasgow in a small minibus to Stirling Castle, Balmaha, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. Your guide leads a short Highland walk and shares Scottish history, folklore, wildlife, and local culture. Guides have included James, Jim, Calum, John, Jenny, and Rachel.
“We love that tour because we add a great tour guide name John who told us many interesting story and his history background make him very knowledgeable. We enjoy the views and the laughs. Thanks for this great expérience!”
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!”
Spend three hours walking from Christchurch through Thomas Street and the Liberties, tasting Irish dishes, cake, beer, and spirits before making Irish coffee at Jameson Bow St. Guides such as Noel, John, Martin, Richard, and Moira bring local history and pub culture to life.
“So much fun. I loved the history aspect. Martin asked us what we wanted to know about Ireland and we said “history/music” and he tailored the tour to lean into that. We loved it.”
Meet at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre for a three-hour whiskey walk through central Dublin. Guides such as Gráinne, Sean, Adam, and Johnny explain Irish whiskey, local history, and pub culture while you taste up to six whiskeys at several pubs, with food pairings on the Deluxe option.
“Gronya was so knowledgeable on all aspects of whiskey history. We intend to look a bit harder to find some of the find brands in the states. Job well done and would go again.”
Travel from Glasgow with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight people. Explore Stirling Castle, walk through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, then visit Glengoyne Distillery for whisky-making insight and tastings. Guides such as James, Andrew, Calum, and Derek add local stories along the way.
“An excellent varied day with Derek as guide, who filled in many location, history and other informatkon abojt the landscape as we travelled.”
Join Stephen or Allen for a 2.5-hour, small-group walk from Saint Andrew Square to Edinburgh Old Town. Taste at least four full drinks, including real ale, cider, Scottish gin, single malt whisky, and a cocktail, with pub bookings handled for you.
“Very nice tour through different parts of Edinburgh, visiting 5 pubs with various tasting experiences.”
Walk Glasgow’s east side with a guide such as Louise, Caron, or Dave, stopping at the Cathedral, George Square, Merchant City, and the Necropolis. Finish at Mharsanta with three full whisky drams and a practical introduction to Scottish whisky. Groups are capped at 10.
“The tour guide did not come to the meeting point. We were there ten minutes early and waited for 30 minutes later. I tried twice to contact this person with no response. We would expect a full refund. Thank you”
Start near St Enoch Square and walk with a whisky guide such as Neil through Glasgow’s pub culture and Clyde history. Taste three Scotch whiskies at The Scotia, The Piper Whisky Bar, and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, with groups capped at 12.
“It was an excellent experience! We received a tremendous amount of information on how Scotch-Whiskey is produced, how it differs from Bourbon, and a full history of the development of the industry and how it changed over time (ask about the role of industrial espionage). Additionally, we met three other couples whose company we very much enjoyed; one among them was celebrating an important milestone in life and it added to the fun.”
Join an English-speaking Potter-head guide for a two-hour walk from Tron Kirk through Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sights, including Greyfriars Kirkyard and Victoria Street. After free time, meet a whisky expert at The Lost Close for several regional Scotch tastings. Groups are limited to eight and all participants must be 18 or older.
“Great tour! Easy walk, great guide. Lots of fun information”
Follow a guide such as Mer through Melbourne’s CBD for gin, Australian whisky, and a beer-and-whisky boilermaker. Tastings, cheese, chocolate, and a Melbourne Bar Map are included. The group is capped at 10, with a 3:30 pm start and a route ending on Lonsdale Street.
“What a great afternoon tour! Very informative and entertaining to hear about the history of whiskey and gin in Australia. The secret bars had lots of character and served really good gin and whiskeys. Mer was delightful and gave a very memorable tour!”
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