The Scotch Whisky Experience: Gold Tour

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience

Available until 23 May 2025

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Book Scotch Whisky Experience tickets for one of the best whisky tours in Edinburgh

Explore the heart of scotch whisky on The Royal Mile next to Edinburgh Castle. The whisky experience Edinburgh is the world's only attraction offering a grand tour of Scotland’s five whisky-producing regions. Guided by an expert, discover the glass and marble vault housing the world’s largest scotch whisky collection!

Edinburgh's Scotch Whisky Experience: Gold Tour

The Scotch Whisky Experience Gold Tour takes you on a delightful whisky-tasting journey through the regions of Scotland, while also immersing you in the journey of whisky-making. 

  • Age Restriction: 18+
  • Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Location: Scotch Whisky Experience, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE

Highlights of your Gold Tour with the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh

With so many things to see, do, enjoy and experience, you can look forward to experiencing the ultimate scotch-tasting adventure in Edinburgh:

  • Guided tasting of 4x regional single malts PLUS our Silver Tour
  • Origins: The Art of Whisky Making - An immersive whisky experience!
  • Fully guided tour experience
  • Sensory journey through Scotland
  • Introduction to the art of blending
  • A dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky – you choose! (soft drink option).
  • Viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky
  • Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only)
  • Audio guide available (20 languages)

You can finish your journey with a meal in the Amber Restaurant with the Taste of Scotland menu, where you will receive a special discount as part of your year in membership of the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society. 

Get your Scotch Whisky Experience Gold Tour tickets today, or take a look at the Silver Tour option

Location
354 Castlehill,
Edinburgh
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Address: Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE

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Is the Scotch Whisky Experience fully accessible?

Yes there is full disabled access. The entrances have automatic doors and there is a lift to access each level of the building. There are disabled toilets, as well as loop technology, audio guides and BSL & ASL. Assistance dogs are also welcome. 

Is the Scotch Whisky Experience suitable for children?

The Silver Tour is suitable for children. Children will instead recieve a glass of Irn Bru, Scotland’s national soft drink. Along the tour, they will be given a trail to follow 'Peat the Cat'.

The Gold Tours is strictly for over 18's only. 

Is the Scotch Whisky Experience a guided tour?

The tour is fully guided by staff. The tour is conducted in English, but audio guides are available in 20 languages.

Is the Scotch Whisky Experience a distillery?

No, the Scotch Whisky Experience does not produce its own whisky. It is instead a visitor experience that incorporates the many facets of whisky-making, from production to blending, tasting, history and heritage. 

Does the Scotch Whisky Experience have lockers for luggage?

In the interests of security, you can not store luggage in the Scotch Whisky Experience. However, since the majority of the tour is spent sitting down, you are welcome to take your luggage with you as you go around.