“Worth it if you want genuinely diverse distillery tastings and a skilled, patient driver. Think twice if you need accommodation flexibility or have tight morning schedules.”
- About £205/day across 4 days
- ~£854 all-in with a typical £34 flight from London (£214/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£214/day)
- 5.0★ from 4 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Four days in the Scottish Highlands, based in Speyside, the region that produces more single malt than anywhere else in the country. Expect distillery visits, whisky tastings, and a good dose of Highland scenery along the way.
This is a small-group, fully guided trip with a relaxed pace, staying in private rooms rather than dorms. It suits people who want to actually learn something about whisky, not just drink it, alongside stories of Scotland's history.
What you'll do
- Visit working distilleries in Speyside
- Taste single malts and learn how they're made
- Drive through Highland scenery
- Hear stories about Scotland's history and heritage
- Relaxing pace rather than packed with activity
- Private rooms throughout, not shared dorms
- Suits those genuinely interested in whisky and its history rather than a big night out
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Services of an experienced Driver/Guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Activities: All distillery tours and tastings Due to various reasons (weather, closures and special events) it may not always be possible to visit all distilleries mentioned. Please be aware that, if this is the case, we will ensure that suitable alternatives are found.
- Transport: Minibus
- Accommodation: 1 Night of Four-Star Hotel Accommodation in Aberdeen 2 Nights of B&B Accommodation in Grantown-on-Spey
- Activities: Meals and entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary, Tips and Gratuities.
- Insurance: Insurance is not included
How travellers rate it
We started tracking this trip on 28 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.
Your free day in Edinburgh
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Edinburgh — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want genuinely diverse distillery tastings and a skilled, patient driver. Think twice if you need accommodation flexibility or have tight morning schedules.
- Guide Nick or Moray exceptionally patient, safe in heavy rain, engaging with Scottish history and culture throughout.
- Distillery selection genuinely varied: blind tastings, closed-down cask selections, rare bottles, not the standard tourist route.
- Ardconnel House B&B owners inflexible on checkout; confrontational when guests ran 12 minutes late for tour pickup.
- Cost is high, but most reviewers felt value justified by quality guide and unique tastings, not budget accommodation.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Edinburgh
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Common questions
How long is Speyside Malt Whisky Tour?
It's a 4-day trip. It starts and ends in Edinburgh.
How much does Speyside Malt Whisky Tour cost?
The land price starts from £820 per person for the 4-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Speyside Malt Whisky Tour really cost me all-in?
On top of the £820 land price, budget roughly £34 for a return flight from the UK — about £854 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 16 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
What's the accommodation like?
Expect shared accommodation across the route. The day-by-day above names where you sleep each night.
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