WHISKY & WHISKEY · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular whisky and whiskey tours we have reviewed, from Edinburgh Scotch flights to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Distillery tours, tastings and trail days, all in one place.
Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience blends, tastes, and compares all five whisky regions in a glass-and-marble vault near the castle.
Most Popular“it was very enjoyable and informative! great tour guides”
Guided Jameson Bow Street whiskey tour in Dublin with tastings, JJ Bar cocktail, and optional maturation-warehouse upgrade and personalized bottle.
“Smaller group, great hostess, informative and very, very fun!”
A 45-minute Jameson Distillery Bow St. tour with three themed rooms, tastings, and a complimentary pour at JJ’s Bar in Dublin.
“Very interesting information on how whiskey was distilled in Ireland throughout time. Nice guy tour that takes about 45 minutes. You get two sample whiskey at the end.”
Yarra Valley wine tastings, guided chocolate sampling, and cellardoor stops from Melbourne, with alcohol included. Small group day out.
“So much fun! Richard was a great tour guide and made us laugh the whole time. I would recommend this tour”
Guided Bourbon Tunnel tour under Naples: 1853 history, WWII shelter finds, fascist-era statues, cars and motorcycles, plus Via delle Memorie.
“Our guide was great. He was knowledgeable, kind and answered everyone’s questions. I would just say that people should not be allowed to bring strollers. Just one stroller turned into a hassle for the entire tour.”
1-hour Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum guided tour with interactive exhibits and guided tastings in a small group. Learn Ireland’s whiskey story.
“Daniel was an excellent storyteller. And a trip to Ireland isn’t complete without understanding the history of whiskey. Highly recommend!”
Guided Jameson and Guinness tour in Dublin with timed skip-the-line entry, whiskey and stout tastings, and Gravity Bar 360 views.
“Sean is amazing! We had two tours with him and felt like we were really looked after. He’s very knowledgeable and engaging.”
Explore Edinburgh Old Town by night, descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and warm up with whisky in a candlelit cellar.
“This tour was AMAZING, mark did such a good job with the facts and story telling. During the tour he was so spot on with everything and didn’t skip a beat. Definitely recommend!!!!”
A 2-hour Edinburgh whisky tasting in a private lounge with folklore and tasting notes. Sample four single malts from Scotland.
“Our guide Coffy was amazing! He knew so much about Scotland’s history and whisky. He was very funny and charismatic and he made sure to make the experience very memorable for me and my partner. I couldn’t recommend him enough.”
Take a comfort-focused bus trip from Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg with tastings plus time to shop and grab lunch.
“Very interesting. Loved our tour guide HG. Tasting was fun to do as well. Friendly, courteous, informative, great sense of humor and very well informed.”
1-hour Teeling distillery tour in Dublin with history and whiskey tasting at a working distillery stop for $24.19.
“Very informative, guide was great! Loved the cocktail at the end with the whiskey tasting! Worth the trip”
Princes Street Johnnie Walker Journey of Flavour mixes whisky history, a flavour quiz, live performances, and 3 tailored cocktails in 90 minutes.
“Our tour was exceptional. Our guide Leah was amazing and Pauline’s perfermance was brilliant. We enjoyed the time we spent.”
Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience beside the Castle pairs a replica distillery, aroma lessons, a dram tasting, and a crystal tumbler.
“Clear explanation and engaging videos of distilling process and varying tastes of regions in Scotland. Tasting selection was good examples of the distinct variations, Fiona was great!”
Casa Bacardí in San Juan mixes rum history with a short trolley tour, a welcome cocktail, and Special Reserve tastings.
“We loved our guide! “Rizos” aka “Curls” was very entertaining and not only brought high energy to the mixology class, but also great knowledge. All the cocktails were great, very worth while!”
Melbourne to Yarra Valley day trip with five tastings: wine, beer, gin or whisky, and chocolate, plus scenic vineyards and lunch.
“A great day out. Our guide, Gilberto, was knowledgeable and attentive, and the itinerary was well thought out. We really enjoyed the wine and chocate tasting, and spending most of the day in the scenic Yarra Valley. I highly recommend it.”
Whisky and whiskey tours in every town and city we cover.
