Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting

Experience Edinburgh’s dark past with a guided walking tour through its historic Old Town, ending with a whisky tasting in the underground Megget’s Cellar.

Het begin van de tour

Meet your guide near Mercat Cross, where you’ll receive a personal audio device for enhanced storytelling, and then set off on your journey through Edinburgh’s historic streets.

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Edinburgh’s Old Town

Walk through the cobbled streets of Old Town, where your guide recounts tales of the city’s whisky heritage. Learn about the figures who shaped Edinburgh’s whisky industry, from King James IV’s promotion of whisky to whisky smugglers and producers like George Ballantine who sold their whiskies internationally.

Megget’s Cellar

Descend into Megget’s Cellar, an underground space where you’ll take part in a whisky-tasting session. Sample 4 carefully selected Scottish whiskies while your guide shares fascinating insights into Scotland’s whisky heritage.

Op verkenning met een gids

Your expert guide brings history to life with captivating stories, while the provided audio device ensures you don’t miss a word. Enjoy a fully interactive experience where you can ask questions and receive personalized commentary, making each tale even more captivating.

Kenmerken

• Old Town: Walk the historic streets where whisky smugglers and merchants shaped Scotland’s whisky industry.

• Megget’s Cellar: An exclusive underground setting for a guided whisky-tasting experience.

• Whisky tasting: Sample four Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries while learning about their origins, ingredients, production techniques, and flavors.

Het einde van je ervaring

Your tour concludes in Megget’s Cellar, where you can savor the last sips of whisky before heading back to explore Edinburgh at your leisure.