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From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

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  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Our adventure begins at 22 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh (EH2 1AY), where we depart for Glenkinchie Distillery. Leaving the city behind, the landscape transforms into East Lothian’s rolling green hills and farmland. This picturesque region, southeast of Edinburgh, is known for its quaint villages and peaceful countryside, offering a tranquil escape. Glenkinchie, set in this idyllic area called the "Garden of Scotland," boasts lush farmland perfect for growing barley, a key whisky ingredient. The distillery features historic buildings, landscaped gardens, and a serene atmosphere reflecting its rich heritage. On the Flavour Journey Tour & Tasting, Glenkinchie’s expert guides share whisky-making insights and engaging stories about the distillery’s history and craftsmanship. The visit includes time to explore the shop, enjoy lunch, or sample more drinks before heading back to Edinburgh, ensuring a memorable experience

Inclusions

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. St Andrew Square in Edinburgh is a central and easily accessible location. It is a bustling and historic square located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. The square features a large open garden area, with the towering Melville Monument at its centre, a prominent landmark that makes it easy to identify

    15 min

  2. Glenkinchie Distillery is a renowned Scotch whisky distillery located in East Lothian, Scotland, about 15 miles southeast of Edinburgh. It is one of the six distilleries classified as producing Lowland single malt Scotch whisky, known for its light, floral, and delicate flavour profile. Enjoy an immersive 90-minute experience through the distillery’s history, landscape and traditional field-to-glass whisky-making process, designed to engage all your senses. It culminates in a guided tasting of three signature drams and a wee cocktail in the Tasting Room, celebrating the delicate Lowland character of its whisky.

    3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Marked bust stop area outside Malmaison Edinburgh City Hotel
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 16 travellers
Operated by
Highland Experience Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Everyone must be over the age of 8. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in
  • Please note that during June 2026, Glenkinchie Distillery will be entering its Silent Season, meaning the Production area will be closed and the standard Flavour Journey tour will be temporarily unavailable for bookings during this period. Guests visiting in June will instead enjoy the Glenkinchie Sensory Experience — an immersive alternative including a Sensory Theatre tasting of the iconic 12-Year-Old whisky, a visit to the Model Room, and a guided tasting of 3 further whiskies in the atmospheric Maturation Room, totalling 4 exceptional drams. The transfer service from Edinburgh remains unchanged, and we look forward to welcoming you to one of Scotland's most celebrated Lowland distilleries.

How it compares in Edinburgh

  • Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 342 day trips we list in Edinburgh.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 118 of 342.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.

Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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