Whisky and Highland Waterfalls Day Trip from Edinburgh

Embark on a whisky and waterfalls adventure from Edinburgh. Explore the Scottish Highlands, visit the Famous Grouse distillery, and marvel at the stunning Black Linn Falls at the Hermitage.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Kelpies & The Helix - Leaving Edinburgh, we make our way to the Kelpies, the world’s largest equine statues designed by Andy Scott which represent the shapeshifting creatures of Scotland’s folklore.
  • The Glenturret Distillery - We take to the back roads and drive through Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, before stopping at one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries - Glenturret.
  • The Hermitage Woodland Walk - After reviving ourselves with a wee dram of the ‘water of life’, we head to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire and take a short woodland walk.
  • Dunkeld Cathedral - Our return journey visits the quaint village of Dunkeld, in Macbeth country, where a stunning cathedral sits comfortably by the banks of the River Tay.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Distillery tour
  • Dram of local whisky
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a day tour from Edinburgh full of whisky tastings and waterfall sightings, guided by a local enthusiast! You’ll begin with a halt at Falkirk to admire the Kelpies, before heading through the Scottish Highlands, nearby Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Make a pitstop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for some delightful lunch and a fascinating tour (both at your own cost), and, taste a small measure of enticing whisky. Then proceed to the Hermitage, a location renowned for its natural scenic beauty and the remarkable Black Linn Falls.

  • As this tour celebrates whisky, it is unsuitable for those under the age of 18.
  • It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Vigilant4value
Jul 25, 2024
Whisky and Waterfalls - Our bus driver and guide was the effervescent and vivacious Emily. Knows her stuff and knows how to drive a bus with outstanding proficiency. If we ever get back and do another tour, I would ask for Emily by name! I was not tied up or tortured in any way to provide positive feedback as it was not offered as part of this tour.
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Mirit77
Jul 6, 2024
Highly recommended! - Great views, lovely guide with funny and interesting stories. Tasty whiskey. Good balance between the guided tour and our free time.
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Alexpy448qz
Jul 6, 2024
Great tour - The drive was beautiful all the way from beginning to end. The whiskey tour was amazing and delicious. Whiskey is fairly priced. The guide I had was Connor, ge did an amazing job at balancing tour guide education with letting us take in the landscape.
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Lindaci6915nf
Jun 20, 2024
Super whiskey and waterfall tour with Sophie - Sophie is an amazing tour guide! She is so knowledgeable and funny. She made this tour so enjoyable. Give her a big raise!❤️
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Bethanya490
Jun 20, 2024
Great whiskey experience and 45 min roundtrip hike - Sophie was a lovely tour guide - gave many fun facts about the towns we went through and brought the countryside to life. If I ever find myself in Scotland again, I’ll be booking with this group again for sure!
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Talbott892
Jun 20, 2024
Whisky and waterfalls-must do! - Sophie was absolutely delightful! Light banter without being overly verbose, great driver, and overall terrific. Waterfalls were beautiful and the whiskey was strong!
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N2511ydmelindad
Jun 6, 2024
Lovely day tour! - The tour was spectacular! We had Martin as our guide, he was very informative, kind and a pleasure to spend the day with. We felt like we were in safe hands. I would highly recommend this tour and Martin as we able to relax and explore some beautiful parts of the Scottish countryside.
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Markbr1535rh
Jun 1, 2024
The whiskey tour that went through several stops. - Cara was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, an excellent driver and above all, so much fun! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide/experience. Thanks so much Cara!
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C6916iochrisc
Jun 1, 2024
Cara ROCKS!! - Cara was awesome!! Incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and gave great recommendations for the rest of our journey! Highly recommended!!!!
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603lexs
Jul 25, 2024
Short but sweet - This tour was great and varied. Emily was very funny and the views were amazing. You should pick the whisky tour add-on, if you don't, you will have not much to do for an hour or so. The only downside of the tour is that the activities were on the short side, I wouldn't mind staying half an hour longer at every place and being back in Edinburgh a 'wee bit' later. Great trip for all who want a short break from the busy city!
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