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Highlands tour from Edinburgh with whisky distillery visit

You'll depart from Edinburgh in the morning, heading straight to the awe-inspiring Kelpies. These are the world's largest horse sculptures, a tribute to Scotland's rich equine heritage. From there, you'll delve deeper into the Highlands. Here, an engaging tour of one of Scotland's esteemed whisky distilleries awaits you, where you can savour the 'water of life'.

Your journey continues through the striking Sma’ Glen, a valley steeped in ancient Scottish myths nestled within the Lowlands. Next on your itinerary is The Hermitage forest, located in the heart of Perthshire. Here, you can indulge in a tranquil woodland stroll amidst mesmerising rivers and cascading waterfalls.

The return trip includes a stop at the delightful village of Dunkeld, situated in Macbeth country. This charming place boasts a magnificent cathedral that sits elegantly by the banks of the River Tay. Your Highland whisky adventure concludes as you pass by the iconic Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before arriving back into Edinburgh during the early evening.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Edinburgh
Duration: 9 hours 15 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
Local touch
Smaller Group Size
e-Voucher
With audioguide
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • The tour begins with a visit to the world's largest horse sculptures, the Kelpies
  • You'll experience an engaging tour of a renowned Scottish whisky distillery in the Highlands
  • There will be a scenic journey through the myth-rich Sma’ Glen valley in the Lowlands
  • A tranquil woodland stroll awaits you in The Hermitage forest, located in Perthshire
  • This is concluded with a stop at Dunkeld village, home to a magnificent cathedral by the River Tay

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • Collapsible wheelchair is allowed, but person with limited mobility must be able to go up the coach steps. They must also have someone else travelling with them to assist

Know in advance:

  • The minimum number of participants for this tour is 6 the maximum 16
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities
  • Translations in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, French, Italian and German are available for free download once you have purchased your tour. Your e-ticket will include a link to a page where you can download your audio guide app and the stories of your tour onto your device. To ensure the best experience, please download the app and the audio files for your specific tour over WiFi before arriving for check-in

Remember to bring:

  • You must have travel insurance
  • Government issued photo ID, passport needed
  • It's recommend bringing your own headphones

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Entrance fees
  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages tasting

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Health/travel insurance

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

60 High Street, Edinburgh

Meeting point:

Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time, please be on time. Late arrivals will not be refunded.

Provider

Highland Explorer


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