Glenkinchie Distillery Tours and Tickets

Leave the driving to the experts and journey through the majestic Scottish Lowlands on this Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders tour from Edinburgh. Travel with a guide to the legendary Roslyn Chapel; take a scenic route along Scotland’s border to Melrose Abbey—believed to be the burial site of King Robert the Bruce’s heart—and learn about the art of whisky making at Glenkinchie Distillery.

Scotland is home to many fine whisky distilleries often overlooked in the capital. This private tour lets you sample the best of Edinburgh's whisky scene by visiting two single malt distilleries and the exclusive Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Learn about whisky origins, discover local history, enjoy tastings, and take in Edinburgh’s sights.

Enjoy a private tour from Edinburgh to the lowlands, with stops in Roslin, Melrose, and Glenkinchie Distillery. Your tour includes tickets to Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin Castle, and Melrose Abbey, along with a tour and tastings at Glenkinchie Distillery. On your tour, you will have the chance to explore one of the most scenic parts of the country, where rolling hills meet dramatic skies. Your private guide will take you not only to the historic sites but also to several spots where you can experience Scottish life, including a stop at a Scottish pub (price not included) for lunch. At the end of the day, your guide will drop you back at your hotel in Edinburgh. Please note: consider that children under the age of 8 are not permitted on Glenkinchie Distillery's tours due to health & safety reasons.

Explore further afield without having to worry about hiring a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on a tour that reveals attractions that lie outside of Edinburgh’s city center. This private tour comes with the flexibility to tweak your route and itinerary to include historic castles and chapel, scenic natural landscapes, or art galleries and antique stores.

See parts of Edinburgh away from the Royal Mile in a day with this private sightseeing tour. Avoid the crowds on public transport and get around the city in your own private vehicle with a Scottish Local behind the wheel. Visit Calton Hill and Holyrood park for the very best views of Edinburgh, explore the Royal Yacht Britannia and take in the Forth Bridges with views of the Forth Estuary and the Kingdom of Fife. Spend some time at Rosslyn Chapel, made famous from the 2006 Da Vinci Code and its rich history. And no tour would be complete without a stop at one of our Famous Whisky Distilleries, Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. They distil the Edinburgh Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies. No need to worry about rigid itineraries or having a Dram or Two, this tour is completely flexible and can be cusomised to suit.

This private tour allows you to indulge your love of whisky while traveling through some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes. You'll visit four different whisky distilleries (your choice out of a possible eight) where you will enjoy expert-led tastings, which typically include three whiskies at each stop. Ideal for whisky lovers.

Follow a local whisky enthusiast to the best watering holes in Edinburgh. Taste several single malt whiskies from different whisky-making regions across Scotland and learn how they are made. Stops are based on your interests and may include a traditional whisky cellar and a historic pub. At each place you visit you'll get a feel for Edinburgh’s drinking culture.