Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour
Overview
We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour Details. All are subject to availability and most distilleries require advance booking for a Guided Tasting Tour, but not for just a tasting.
On a Distillery Tasting Tour you will learn the secrets of how Scotland's most famous drink is crafted and then you have the opportunity to sample the beautiful offerings.
We can recommend which distilleries to visit if required, but wherever we take you, you know you can sit back and relax and let us do the driving.
Some of the most popular distilleries on Speyside are Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, Ballindalloch, Balvenie and GlenAllachie.
We will book the internal guided tasting tours for you and invoice you separately via PayPal.
We will also book you in to a great local restaurant for lunch.
Option to include a Castle or Cooperage Tour.
Please contact us for details.
What's Included
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation
- Private minivan transport with driver/guide
- Lunch
- Fees for actual tasting tours inside the distilleries.
- Gratuities
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Pay on the day.
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station, cruise liner or airport. Accommodation located outside of Aberdeen city may incur pick up surcharge.
What To Expect
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Glenfiddich Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The GlenAllachie Distillery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Mash Tun
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Glenlivet Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dunnottar Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Aberdeen (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation.
- Private minivan transport with driver/guide.
- Lunch.
- Fees for actual tasting tours inside the distilleries.
- Gratuities.
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Pay on the day.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation
- Private minivan transport with driver/guide
- Lunch
- Fees for actual tasting tours inside the distilleries.
- Gratuities
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Pay on the day.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
