Private Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Whisky Tasting

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This private tour lets you trace cobbled lanes steeped in history. Warm whisky aromas drift from taverns as your guide shares stories. The old town hums softly underfoot while spires pierce a silver sky. Each tasting reveals a new layer of Scotch tradition, smooth and smoky on your tongue. You feel the chill of stone walls give way to candlelight. Every sip carries a story and every corner a secret. Two hours unfold in a swirl of scent and sound.

Please note: the availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

What's Included

Bar snacks
Professional local tour guide
2 Whisky Tastings

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We’ll meet in the lively Grassmarket Square, beneath the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Your guide will greet you near the main market archway.

End point

The tour ends at John Knox House, a 15th-century landmark where Edinburgh’s history and faith still echo through its timbered walls.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Grassmarket

    Begin in the bustling heart of the old town, where the scent of malt mingles with the breeze from nearby pubs. Hear stories of traders and taverns that shaped Edinburgh’s past.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk along the colorful curve of shopfronts. Each window glows with charm as footsteps echo against the cobblestones.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lawnmarket

    Feel the pulse of history where merchants once bartered. The air still carries a trace of smoke and ale from centuries past.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gladstone's Land

    Step near timbered walls that whisper stories of the 17th century. Touch worn stone and sense the life that once filled its narrow rooms.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Royal Mile

    Stroll through the spine of Edinburgh, where music drifts from street performers and the whisky scent deepens with each step.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St Giles' Cathedral

    Pause beneath vaulted ceilings that hold centuries of prayer. The silence here feels sacred and still.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    John Knox House Museum

    Conclude where faith and rebellion once met. The timbered façade glows warmly in the fading light, marking the end of your spirited walk.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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