Where to Go for Full-Day Whisky Tours: the 10 Best Worldwide

1.Full Day Scottish Highlands and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $72Our pick

Review of Edinburgh’s 9-hour Highlands, whisky, Kelpies, Hermitage, and Dunkeld tour, with practical advice on price, timing, and stops.

“This trip was worth it. It was a small group (15 people). We were lucky to have Paul as a guide - he was knowledgeable, accommodating and always ready with an entertaining fun fact or story. The drive was perfect, not to much time spent sitting in the car which was ideal and we drove through some pretty glens and landscapes. the objectives were really worth it (especially the Distillery) and Paul was so nice to even go out of his way to show us some cute Hairy Coos (they just had a baby too). 100% recommend.”

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2.Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Speyside’s famous distilleries on a private Inverness tour with tastings, scenic drives, a kilted guide, and hotel pickup.

“Our guide & driver Rob was the best part of our day. He recited Robbie Burns, sang songs about the Gordon clan, and entertained us with tales of the Orange versus the Jacobites. He knows every rock band worth its salt, can play the entire guitar solo from Metallica’s Whisky In The Jar, and told us all about salmon fishing on the Beauly. Plus he looked after each of us and made sure we each had a lovely day. We went on this tour to drink whisky but had no idea that the whisky would be completely overshadowed by a true gentleman and a scholar. We will never forget the…”

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3.Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $589

A private Dublin whiskey tour to Kilbeggan, Sean’s Bar, and Tullamore D.E.W., with tastings, countryside views, and hotel pickup.

“We had the best day, going through the Irish countryside and visiting 2 iconic Irish whiskey tours. We had a private chat with the owner of Sean’s Bar in Athlone (the oldest verified pub in Ireland) and learned all about the origins of whiskey. Film was wonderful-knowledgeable and friendly. Very happy to share Irish history between stops. Would HIGHLY recommend!!!”

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4.Speyside Full-Day Private Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of a private Speyside whisky tour from Inverness, with distillery tastings, the Speyside Cooperage, lunch, and flexible local guides.

“Lawrence was an amazing guide. He took us to so many distilleries and taught us so much about the region. It was a great experience.”

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5.Maui Farm Distillery and local craft experience Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $224

Explore Maui’s Upcountry farms, organic distilleries, goat cheese, and glass art on a small-group tour with pickup and tastings.

“AJ was an excellent tour guide and was knowledgeable on all of the stops we had. The transportation was comfortable and AJ provided water and snacks for the drive. Ocean distillery was our favorite stop with great food and spirits.”

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6.Full-Day Private Speyside Malt Whisky Trail Tour from Grantown-on-Spey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $514

Review of Speyside’s private whisky trail tour from Grantown-on-Spey, with distillery stops, tastings, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“Had wonderful day with John our driver for all day 9 oclock to 6 . His knowledge and banter made it a very quick day .Arrived on time for pickup and had us at destinations perfect.”

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7.Full Day Private Bourbon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Review of Sip Tours’ private Kentucky bourbon day, with three distilleries, lunch, pickup, private transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“Sandro (personal driver) called 24 hours in advance to plan our early morning pickup. Stephen (SIP rep) planned 5 separate tasting with 2 of those having tours. Bluegrass Distillery was our first stop and was probably the best. Sandro keep us informed and explained the bourbon history”

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8.Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $185

Taste Canberra wine, beer, gin, vodka and pizza on a full-day small-group tour with lunch, transport, tastings and flexible pickup.

“Amazing trip! Bishoy was amazing to help with organising a fantastic day! We had an amazing time as a group! Thanks Bishoy!”

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9.Full-Day Tour to La Fortaleza Distillery and Cantaritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180

Explore tequila’s traditional craft at La Fortaleza, stroll Tequila, taste cantaritos, and enjoy private transport on this 10-hour Guadalajara tour.

“Visiting Distilería Fortaleza was hands down the highlight of my trip to Tequila. I had visited another distillery before, but this one was completely different. Here, tequila is made the traditional way — using a tahona, wooden fermentation tanks, and copper stills. Everything is done by hand, and you can feel the craftsmanship at every step.”

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10.Full-Day Wine, Whiskey & Beer Tour w/ Lunch Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $246

Review of Niagara’s 6-hour wine, whiskey, and beer tour, with pickup, five tastings, lunch pairing, pricing, stops, and booking advice.

“It was amazing, a great experience. Trevor was great and looked after us so well. So glad we did this tour.”

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