Glasgow whisky distillery tour: 3 tastings with driver

Three distilleries, three tastings, one driver who knows the Highlands and Lowlands

A full-day whisky tour from Glasgow visiting three working distilleries (Glengoyne, Deanston, Clydeside and Auchentoshan) with a guide-driver, distillery entry, and a tasting at each stop. You choose which three distilleries to visit when you book, and the driver points out landmarks and local history en route. Eight hours total. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Glengoyne Distillery1h 30m
2. Deanston Distillery1h 30m
3. Clydeside Distillery1h

Visit three whisky distilleries

• Tour Glengoyne Distillery
• Tour Deanston Distillery
• Tour Auchentoshan or Clydeside Distillery
• Tasting at each distillery

The experience

You get picked up in Glasgow and spend the day moving between three of five distilleries across the Highlands and Lowlands. The driver is experienced and knows the surrounding areas well, so the journey between stops is not dead time. You'll hear about the landscape and points of interest as you travel. Bottled water is provided, and you get a dram of whisky at each distillery as part of the tasting.

Each distillery visit runs about an hour and a half. Glengoyne produces its whisky in the Highlands but matures it across the road in the Lowlands, so you see both sides of that split. Deanston started as a cotton mill in 1785 before becoming a distillery, and that history shapes the tour. Clydeside sits in Glasgow itself. Auchentoshan is the oldest distillery in the Glasgow area. Entry fees vary by distillery (roughly £10–£12 per person) and are not included in the tour price, so you pay them on the day. When you book, let the operator know if you have a preference among the five. They'll do their best to include your choices depending on availability.

The whole day runs eight hours, which means you leave Glasgow early and return mid-afternoon. The start time can be adjusted if you need it to, so mention that when you book. Service animals are allowed, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Pickup in Glasgow.
• experienced driver with local knowledge.
• three distillery tours and tastings.
• a dram of whisky at each stop.
• bottled water.
• distillery entry fees are paid separately on the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (16 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Serca Tours

Is this one for you?Eight hours is a full morning and afternoon, which leaves your evening free but rules out a second activity the same day. If you're arriving in Glasgow with one day to spend on whisky, this tour fills it without requiring you to arrange transport or plan which distilleries to visit. The driver handles the route and timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose which three distilleries I visit?

Yes. When you book, tell the operator which distilleries from the five options you'd prefer (Glengoyne, Deanston, Clydeside, Auchentoshan, or a fifth option), and they'll arrange the tour around your choices based on availability that day.

What's the difference between Glengoyne and Deanston?

Glengoyne produces whisky in the Highlands but matures it in the Lowlands across the road, so the tour shows you both processes. Deanston was originally a cotton mill built in 1785 and later converted to a distillery, so the site and its history are quite different from a purpose-built distillery.

Are distillery entry fees included in the tour price?

No. Entry to each distillery costs roughly £10–£12 per person and you pay it on the day at each stop. The tour price covers the driver, transport between distilleries, and a tasting dram at each one.

Can I bring my five-year-old on this tour?

Yes, children are welcome from age 5. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one, and you can request those when you book.

What if I want to start earlier or later in the day?

The tour start time can be adjusted if required. Just let the operator know when you book and they'll do their best to accommodate it.