Edinburgh Historical Gems Tour with Whisky & Local Flavours
Overview
Excellent storytelling as you explore the Old Town, finishing at The Palace of Holyrood House. Plus, a taste of whisky, haggis and artisan Scottish fudge, included in your experience.
Discover Edinburgh’s hidden corners on our Historical Gems Walking Tour with Whisky & Local Flavours - a must-do experience for history lovers and foodies. This walking tour is ideal for anyone wanting a bite-sized taste of Scottish culture – literally, and figuratively!
Led by an expert character guide, explore secret closes, tucked away courtyards, and atmospheric gardens while uncovering stories of Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns, and literary greats like J.K. Rowling and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Visit iconic Outlander filming locations, and enjoy a traditional taster of haggis, neeps and tatties with a dram of whisky at Hot Toddy, plus handmade Scottish artisan fudge and tablet from The Fudge House.
A charming experience for both visitors and curious locals alike!
What's Included
- A taster of traditional Scottish tablet and fudge
- A tower-shaped taster of haggis, neeps, and tatties
- A dram of authentic Scottish Glenlivet whisky
- Professional character-guide
- A guided Walking Tour from the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Tour ends at Holyrood Palace, where we say goodbye at the Palace gates
Meeting Location
192 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RW, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Canongate
Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK
You will finish your exploration at the gates to Holyrood Palace
What To Expect
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Mercat Cross
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canongate
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Holyroodhouse
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- A taster of traditional Scottish tablet and fudge.
- A tower-shaped taster of haggis, neeps, and tatties.
- A dram of authentic Scottish Glenlivet whisky.
- Professional character-guide.
- A guided Walking Tour from the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Tour ends at Holyrood Palace, where we say goodbye at the Palace gates.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Historical Gems Tour with Whisky & Local Flavours is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Historical Gems Tour with Whisky & Local Flavours 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
- A taster of traditional Scottish tablet and fudge
- A tower-shaped taster of haggis, neeps, and tatties
- A dram of authentic Scottish Glenlivet whisky
- Professional character-guide
- A guided Walking Tour from the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Tour ends at Holyrood Palace, where we say goodbye at the Palace gates
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
