WORLDWIDE · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 history and whisky tours worth building a trip around, with what each pours, what it costs a head and how long it holds you. Number one is first for a reason.
Taste four Scottish single malts in Edinburgh while hearing folklore, whisky history, and lively stories in a private lounge.
“The teller Angus was fantastic. Extremely good value for money.”
Explore Toronto’s Distillery District on a one-hour walking tour covering Victorian architecture, whiskey history, early Toronto, and local stories.
“Nicole is very nice and friendly. She shows me the history of Distillery District and helped me understand the vibrant culture of the area. I would definitely recommend her for the next person.”
Cruise the Kentucky River from Frankfort for bourbon lore, Prohibition stories, Daniel Boone views, refreshments, and personal guidance.
“I was so impressed with the operator of this tour he knew so much of the history of the town. I loved the tour.”
Learn what to expect from San Francisco’s Gold Bar Whiskey cocktail class, with three tastings, three cocktails, city history, and Bay views.
“Omg the place is really beautiful , with exceptional views of the city of course . Will was amazing ! He was funny and knowledgeable with the history and answered all our questions . I was nervous but he made us all feel at ease . We had a blast tasting the whiskey and making the drinks ! I made a bomb whiskey sour .We will definitely be back ! Thank you again Will!”
Sip Irish whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, and Denver spirits while walking 1.5 miles through the city’s history with a lively local guide.
“We did this tour for my boyfriends birthday and had an amazing time! If you love visiting cool bars, learning about the history of the city, and drinking great whiskey, you will love this tour! Be sure not to drive there! 😁”
Explore Edinburgh’s whisky past, walk the Old Town, and taste four regional single malts in a candlelit underground vault.
“Certainly found it enjoyable to find out a bit more of the history behind Scotch whisky. Sitting down in the cellar area with the tasting was definitely the highlight though! The guide was very knowledgeable and he had good charisma. I can appreciate that this is more of a learning tour than a drinking session, so I think people should understand this before booking. As the tour only allows time for 4 out the 6 districts of whisky-making to be sampled, I'd personally suggest condensing the first half of the tour to allow for more time when sampling to fit in the other two. Albeit I imagine this would require…”
Taste bourbon, burgoo, pizza, and local history on a friendly three-hour food tour through Lexington’s Distillery District.
“Fabulous experience once we located the meeting place. Interesting history, good food and beverage. Tour guide cute and enthusiastic.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with local guides, tasting whisky, tablet and haggis while uncovering stories from Mercat Cross to Holyrood Palace.
“Such fun to see some unusual sites on the Royal Mile. Our guide was a delight! Very interesting tour.”
Review of Edinburgh’s 2-hour historical walking tour with Outlander sites, Royal Mile stories, haggis, Glenlivet whisky, and Scottish fudge.
“Very interesting and Lowry (not sure how to write it :) ) was a great guide”
Tour Saint Augustine Distillery, learn bourbon-making, taste premium spirits with a Bourbon Steward, and take home a tasting glass.
“Our guide Larry was so informative and personable! Great value for the price. The best tasting/tour I have completed in a very long time. The Bourbon mixologist and Bourbon sommelier were also very engaging! Bourbon was excellent. Best gin I have ever tasted. Vodka was great also. Highly recommend the tasting. Both of the I will definitely complete the tour again in future visits to St. Augustine.”
Explore Louisville through bourbon, local food, Cave Hill Cemetery, Whiskey Row, and private storytelling on a three-hour walking tour.
“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”
Review of Clan Tours’ Invergordon Highland excursion, with Dunrobin Castle, Balblair whisky, Dornoch, seals, scenery, and practical cruise tips.
“George was a great guide and as a life long resident was very knowledgeable of the area. He was accommodating to his guests and ensured that we all enjoyed the tour. The castle was amazing (one of the best we saw while on holiday). The falconry exhibit is not to be missed!”
Review of Barbados’s St Nicholas Abbey, rum tasting and heritage railway, with Cherry Tree Hill views, transport tips and honest value advice.
“Had a brilliant time host was excellent couldn’t fault a thing carry on the great work”
Review of Lexington’s Distillery District food and bourbon tour, with Kentucky dishes, two tastings, history, ice cream, price, and practical tips.
“Relaxed, friendly tour, nice balance of food and drink”
Explore Tequila’s historic center, agave fields, old plants, and Casa Orendain distillery on a guided 2.5-hour tour.
“Never to book with you again. The tour company was notified that we had a booking with us at 4:00 in the afternoon. The original tour instructions were to meet at a designated site at 10:30 in the morning. Needles to say no one showed up and we missed our one time opportunity to take a tequila tour.”
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