Edinburgh: Dewar's & Glenturret Whisky Distillery Tour

Two Scottish Distilleries in One Day: Aberfeldy to Glenturret

You visit two working Scottish distilleries (Dewar's Aberfeldy and Glenturret) with guided tours and tastings at each, a lunch break in Aberfeldy village, and a photo stop at the South Queensferry Bridges. Transport and driver commentary are included. Distillery entry fees are paid on arrival. The whole day takes you from Edinburgh into Perthshire and back.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whisky distilleries and Aberfeldy visit

• Pause for photos at South Queensferry Bridges
• Tour Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery
• Whisky tasting at Dewar's Distillery
• Lunch and explore Aberfeldy village
• Visit Glenturret Distillery
• Whisky tasting at Glenturret Distillery

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. South Queensferry 15m
2. Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery 2h
3. Aberfeldy 1h 30m
4. Glenturret Distillery 1h

What’s included

• Your day includes air-conditioned transport from Edinburgh, live driver-guide commentary throughout, a photo stop at the South Queensferry Bridges, two hours at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery for a guided tour, warehouse visit, heritage exhibition, and whisky tasting, free time for lunch in Aberfeldy village, and a whisky tasting at Glenturret Distillery.
• Distillery admission fees are paid separately on arrival.
• You'll need to arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Times

Looking for another day or time? ›

• Every day except Wednesday and Sunday 08:45

Information

Full-day whisky tour from Edinburgh visiting Dewar's Aberfeldy and Glenturret distilleries with guided tours, tastings, and lunch. Includes transport and driver commentary.

Group Up to 19

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (17 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (4 to 16 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

Traveler reviews

4.69 ★★★★★ Excellent 267 verified traveler reviews 85% rated it 5 stars

5 ★ 228

4 ★ 18

3 ★ 8

2 ★ 4

1 ★ 9

Read all the reviews ›

The experience

"You'll taste the difference between them before you leave," our driver said as we pulled out of Edinburgh toward the Perthshire hills. He wasn't wrong. The whisky tour takes you to Dewar's Aberfeldy first (a distillery that's been running since 1898), where you spend two hours walking through the production floor, the warehouse, and an interactive heritage exhibition before tasting their 12-year-old single malt. The place still feels like a working operation, not a museum. You see the copper stills, smell the grain, and then sit down with a proper dram in hand.

Between the two distilleries, there's a lunch stop in Aberfeldy village itself. It's a small Highland town with enough time to wander the streets, grab food at a local spot, and shake off the first tasting before heading to Glenturret. The drive passes the South Queensferry Bridges (you'll stop for photos there), and the landscape shifts from lowland to proper hill country as you move north.

Glenturret is different. It's Scotland's oldest working distillery, and they still use the last hand-operated mash tun left in the country. The whisky tasting here is the final stop, and by then you understand why the driver's comment made sense: the two distilleries have distinct characters. The whole day runs in an air-conditioned vehicle with live commentary from someone who knows the region. Neither distillery admission is included in the tour price, so you'll pay separately when you arrive, but the transport, timing, and route are all handled.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 16 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the tour price?

Air-conditioned transport, driver-guide commentary, and the route planning. Distillery admission and tastings are paid separately at each location.

How long do you spend at each distillery?

Two hours at Dewar's Aberfeldy for the full guided tour, warehouse, exhibition, and tasting. Time at Glenturret varies but includes a whisky tasting.

Is lunch included?

No. You have free time in Aberfeldy village to find your own meal before the second distillery.

What's the minimum age?

Minimum age is 4 years old for the tour. You must be 18 with valid ID to participate in whisky tastings.

Can I bring a wheelchair?

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if the passenger is accompanied by someone to assist with boarding and disembarking.

What if there aren't enough passengers?

The tour operates on a minimum passenger requirement. If numbers aren't met after confirmation, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

How should I dress?

Dress for Scottish weather: the tour operates in all conditions. Layers and waterproof jackets are recommended.

What languages are available?

Live commentary is in English. Digital translations in German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin are available on request.

Operated by Timberbush Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated today