Top 10 Beer Tastings & Tours in Scotland, United Kingdom

August 4, 2021 Velvet Mowry

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1. 1 Day Malt Whisky, Craft Gin, & Craft Beer Tour

1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK Scottish Routes
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

We’ve distilled Scotland’s best bits into our brand new 1-day tour from Edinburgh! What’s included? • Glenturret Distillery – Famous Tasting Experience • Allanwater Brewery – Tour and Tasting - beer, cider & gin • Minibus transport (max 16 guests) • Services of a professional tour guide

Inclusions: All tastings and tours, Bottled water, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By BluePete

I am a return customer to Scottish routes, I last visited Islay in June 2016 I enjoyed that tour and I have just returned from a 5 day break which I really enjoyed. Mark the tour guide was great he made sure everyone had a good time. There were only 5 people on this trip. What can you say about Islay, peaceful quiet and stunningly beautiful. The weather gods looked down on us favourably. The whisky was great , the Bowmore guest house is terrific all covid 19 precautions were adhered to , the breakfast was as usual excellent and the room very comfortable. Everyone on the trip had a great time, here's to the next time.

2. BMW X5 SUV Highland Whisky Tomatin, Glen Ord, Dalmore, Glenmorangie, Balblair

Inverness Whisky Tours
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Kilted Highland Guide, Whisky and Chocolate Tasting, Face Masks and Hand Sanitiser, Free WIFI so that you can stay connected

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees, Whisky Tastings at Distilleries

Reviewed By rudyhorse1

The process for booking was very simple and easy. We were picked up at our hotel on time and the day was outstanding. We were provided distillery options with an explanation of what they offered. We modified our plans based on Gavin's recommendations and were glad that we did, the tours were great. It is the best way to see and experience the distilleries in a day. Highly recommended.

3. Tasting Tour

Fyne Ales Brewery Tap & Shop, Achadunan Bungalow, Cairndow PA26 8BJ, UK Fyne Ales
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Join the Fyne Ales team for an afternoon all about beer in the stunning surroundings of Glen Fyne, named Beer Destination of the Year at the 2017 Scottish Beer Awards. Our Tasting Tour offers you the chance to learn about the history of one of Scotland’s best breweries, explore our two brewing facilities and learn all about how our award-winning beers are produced. Lead by an expert member of our team, the tour will showcase what makes our farm brewery and beers so unique before concluding with a chance to try a selection of them for yourself in our Brewery Tap.

Inclusions: A selection of beers to taste at the end.

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Reviewed By Cranky84

Absolutely love this place! We had such a warm welcome and Stewart even squeezed the very last of a special brew for us to try! It was fascinating hearing about the brewery and watching all the brewery activity happening around us! The beer is truly excellent (we have a boot load to take home!) The setting is absolutely beautiful where you can listen to the birdlife and watch deer in the surrounding fields. We have already planned our return for FyneFest next year - can't wait!

4. Classic Tour

Fyne Ales Brewery Tap & Shop, Achadunan Bungalow, Cairndow PA26 8BJ, UK Fyne Ales
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Join the Fyne Ales team for an afternoon all about beer in the stunning surroundings of Glen Fyne, named Beer Destination of the Year at the 2017 Scottish Beer Awards. Our Standard Tour offers you the chance to learn about the history of one of Scotland’s best breweries, explore our two brewing facilities and learn all about how our award-winning beers are produced. Lead by an expert member of our team, the tour will showcase what makes our farm brewery and beers so unique before concluding with a chance to try them for yourself in our Brewery Tap.

Inclusions: 1/2 Pint of Jarl or Tea/Coffee

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Reviewed By Cranky84

Absolutely love this place! We had such a warm welcome and Stewart even squeezed the very last of a special brew for us to try! It was fascinating hearing about the brewery and watching all the brewery activity happening around us! The beer is truly excellent (we have a boot load to take home!) The setting is absolutely beautiful where you can listen to the birdlife and watch deer in the surrounding fields. We have already planned our return for FyneFest next year - can't wait!

5. BMW X5 SUV Ultimate Speyside, Macallan, Cardhu, Glenfiddich, Aberlour, Glenlivet

Inverness Whisky Tours
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Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Kilted Highland Guide, Whisky and Chocolate Tasting, Face Mask and Hand Sanitiser, Free WIFI so that you can stay connected

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees

Reviewed By wontonshawn

I honestly do not have enough good things to say about Gavin and his company. He organized a great day of distilleries and sights for us and it was easily the best day of our vacation. It is obvious he does this because he genuinely loves sharing Scotland (and its whisky) with people. We basically left all the planning up to him and it was the correct choice. He was also able to get us last minute reservations at a fantastic restaurant in Inverness and coordinated a taxi driver (John, who was also a lot of fun to spend time with) for us as well. In short, this is the kind of experience one hopes to have when traveling and very rarely gets. Do yourself a favor and book Gavin himself if you have the opportunity, we can't recommend him highly enough.

6. Personalised Whisky Tours

Grand2ours - Gordon Davidson
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Personalised,bespoke, private tour to meet your interests and time. Distillery, historic sites, folklore

Inclusions: 1 distillery tour and tasting included with tour

Exclusions: Lunch , coffee and snacks and tastings excluded

Reviewed By Artemisxanthopoulou

Very professional, friendly and accurate. Transfered Very professional, friend and accurate service.

7. Private Cairngorm National Park tour

Grand2ours - Gordon Davidson
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Dramatic scenery, history and culture. Experience highland folk museum History of Ruthven barracks Scenery of the Cairngorms

Inclusions: Water, Brewery tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By gillian_a_cooper

Gordon was very informative and chatty, visited 5 distilleries and went to a nice wee pub for lunch. Sampled some very enjoyable whiskies. Views were scenic, nice to be a wee bit off the beaten track. Would highly recommend.

8. Private Edinburgh Local Beers, Pubs & Breweries Tour with a Local

72 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR, UK Withlocals.com Private Tours in Edinburgh
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Get ready for a unique Edinburgh experience and taste the best beers in town. Explore the city one gulp at a time and try out all of the locals’ favorites beers. Plus, get insights about the local breweries and the city’s beer culture. What can be better than that? Say "Slàinte" and kick-off your beer experience at a haunted pub located un an infamous historical area best known for its public executions. Try one of Stewart Brewing beers; your local host recommends, ‘Edinburgh Gold’ for a nice entry-level lager or ‘Radical Road’ for something a bit hoppier and more adventurous. If you are a big beer fan, Brewdog Cowgate is the place you need to go to. This innovative brewery created what it was once the world's strongest beer. Give its famous "Punk IPA" a try, or ask the staff for recommendations. The best part? Get useful tips from your local host about the best places to go out at night. From local bars to the newest party spots in town - it’s time to enjoy the vibrant nightlife!

Inclusions: Private tour, Pizza, Local guide, 5 alcoholic drinks: beer

Exclusions: Food and beverages not listed as inclusions, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Reviewed By 475alani

Evelyn is an absolutely fantastic tour guide. She really knows her city well and brings the myths and legends to life with her amazing stories. The whole family enjoyed the afternoon (despite the rain, which didn't really matter) and in fact it was the highlight of our weekend in Edinburgh. I would thoroughly recommend the myths and legends tour with Evelyn to anybody who is planning a visit to this really interesting city.

9. Glasgow Christmas Tour Experience

Shuttle Street, Shuttle St, Glasgow G1, UK Red Bus Bistro
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Marvel in the sights of Glasgow whilst tucking into a delicious three course Christmas dinner prepared aboard our vintage Routemaster bus.

Inclusions: Vegetarian Choice, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir drinks cup

Reviewed By Mobile647830

Staff were friendly and welcoming, food was great, very enjoyable afternoon, kids just loved it. Certainly recommend it.

10. The Orange Pub Crawl - Edinburgh

Biddy Mulligans, 94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR, UK The Orange Pub Crawl
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Join our international Pub Crawl to explore a selection of some of the best pubs & clubs in Edinburgh! Come along and enjoy a night you won´t regret, including free shots, drinks discounts, queue jump, VIP club entrance and plenty of fun. We’ll guide you through a selection of some of the best pubs in Edinburgh, chosen with care, based on our own experience of the city. A tour through the Scottish capital’s nightlife, with an international atmosphere, where our great guides will take you to some of the best locations in town, including pubs, clubs, live music venues, and much more! With us, you’ll feel like a VIP in the city. If there’s a queue, you’ll jump it. If they’re charging an entry fee, you won’t pay it. Just like that! Plus, free shots and special drink prices in every bar, and of course, plenty of fun! What more could you ask for?

Inclusions: A free shot in each pub and club, Special drinks deals in all the pubs and club, VIP entry - you won't pay admission to any venue, Skip-the-line in every venue, Professional Pub Crawl leader

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Reviewed By mikelpoblacion

Memorable night in a friendly and international environment. Would recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh in a holiday or if new in the city. Host Camilla is an absolutely charming lady!!

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