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15 Castle and Whisky Day Trips Worth the Early Start

50 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Stirling, Blair, Urquhart or Blarney in the morning and a distillery after lunch. These 15 day trips put the history and the whisky in one ticket.

Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - From Stirling into the Trossachs
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

1.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with a local driver-guide, visiting Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. You will hear Scottish history, walk to a Highland viewpoint, and sample whisky. Groups average 12 people, with a maximum of 16. Castle and distillery admission cost extra.

“Wonderful small group tour with a very friendly witty knowledgeable guide Angela who kept us entertained engaged and informed”

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - Queen’s View gives you the classic Highland outlook
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

2.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Travel from Edinburgh through Highland forests, lochs, villages, Stirling, the Kelpies, and Blair Athol Distillery in Spanish. Guides such as Jonny, Javi, and Ruth lead groups of up to eight, mixing short walks, local stories, viewpoints, and free time. Lunch is not included, and Stirling Castle is viewed from outside.

“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”

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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour - Clydeside Distillery and Glasgow’s whisky story
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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

3.From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Spend 10 hours traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, and Stirling with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Clydeside Distillery, pause by the loch for lunch, explore Stirling Castle, and hear stories of William Wallace. Whisky and attraction admission cost extra.

“Our driver, Sergio, was friendly, engaging, knowledgable and entertained us with did-bits of local Scottish history throughout the trip. It was a full day but went by fast and was well worth it. I'd highly recommend this day trip!”

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Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery - Starting with a welcome drink
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Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

4.Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

At Hensol Castle Distillery in Wales, you’ll explore the history of gin, handle and taste more than 50 botanicals, sample three gins with a guide such as Hugo, and finish with a G&T of your choice. The 90-minute English tour is capped at 18 people and includes all listed drinks.

“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”

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Dublin in a Day: Dublin Castle, Book of Kells, Guinness & Whiskey - Trinity College and the Book of Kells
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Dublin in a Day: Dublin Castle, Book of Kells, Guinness & Whiskey

5.Dublin in a Day: Dublin Castle, Book of Kells, Guinness & Whiskey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $172

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring central Dublin with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 16. Visit the Book of Kells and Long Room, walk along the Liffey, see Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral from outside, then tour Teeling Whiskey Distillery and finish at Guinness Storehouse.

“Hannah was our tour guide and we learned so much about Dublin from her. She's really very passionate about her country and that's what you want when someone's showing you around their hood! Loved the tour of Trinity College and the Book of Kells Experience. Of course, we loved the Whiskey and Guinness tour as well. We booked 3 tours during our 4 days in Ireland and this one was our fave.”

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Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle and the old royal capital
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Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

6.Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Spend a full day with a driver-guide such as Iain, Angela, Keith, or Andy, traveling by Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. You can choose a castle visit or Old Stirling, a boat trip or a short viewpoint walk, then finish with whisky tasting. Castle and distillery fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“The guide, driver, story teller Neil was just fantastic. Had a fantastic humor and great knowledge about Scotland he was sharing in a very interesting way.”

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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh for the River Clyde
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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

7.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about 10 hours touring from central Edinburgh to the Clydeside Distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in a small air-conditioned minivan. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Paul, Jaime, Dave, Steve B, or Nestor, provides history and stories along the way. Castle and distillery admissions cost extra.

“This was a great tour. An unplanned photo stop at the Kelpies was nice. Enough time at whiskey distillery and Loch Lomond where we had lunch and a lovely walk to the loch.”

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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs on foot
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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

8.Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Spend about nine and a half hours with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Perry, Pete, or Aila, visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Glengoyne Distillery, and the Kelpies. Expect short walks, castle and whisky admission fees extra, a compact minibus, and a full day of Scottish history, scenery, and folklore.

“Perry was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable and friendly about the areas we visited, always adding content to make this visit even more memorable. Even though we did visit several sites, I never felt rushed or unable to participate as much as I wanted to.”

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Dublin: Trinity College, Castle, Guinness and Whiskey Tour - Dublin Castle and the cathedral quarter
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Dublin: Trinity College, Castle, Guinness and Whiskey Tour

9.Dublin: Trinity College, Castle, Guinness and Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · from $169

Spend 7.5 hours walking through central Dublin with an English-speaking guide, entering Trinity College before the crowds, visiting Dublin Castle, tasting Teeling whiskey and finishing at Guinness Storehouse with a pint in the rooftop bar. Guides such as Brian, Hannah, Gabriel and Niall are known for clear history and good humor.

“This was an excellent tour! Our guide Gabriel was wonderful! Beautiful sites, amazing history and lovely people! I definitely recommend!”

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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery - Local Private Tour - Loch Fleet for seals and coastal scenery
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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

10.Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours on a private Highland outing from Inverness, visiting Dunrobin Castle and its falconry display, Carn Liath Broch, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie. Guides such as Stuart, Robbie, Drew, Craig, and Bill add local stories, whisky advice, and scenic detours. Castle admission, lunch, and tastings cost extra.

“Bill had a weather of knowledge about the history of the castle and its place in Scottish history. Was also knowledgeable in leading the tour group in the art of whiskey tasting.”

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Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish - The road to Fife adds history and scenery
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Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish

11.Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 11 hours · from $70

Spend 11 hours touring Stirling Castle, St Andrews, the Old Course, and Kingsbarns Distillery from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Juan Manuel bring Scottish history to life, but the schedule is tight. Castle and distillery admissions, lunch, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“El guía , Juan Manuel , todo un profesional , buenísimo”

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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow - Stirling Castle and Scotland’s royal story
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

12.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Glasgow by air-conditioned minibus to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Balmaha, and Glengoyne Distillery. Guides such as James, Jim, Calum, and Jenny lead the day with Scottish history, Highland stories, a short lakeside walk, and whisky tasting. The tour runs about seven hours and includes up to 16 people, but admission fees are extra.

“Jim was a fantastic host, answering every question along the way in the extremely clean, comfy, spacious, up to date van. The activity tickets aren't included in the price -- which is stated in the description, but it's good to remember. The van has phone charger ports but they're USB-C, not USB, so bring an adapter or appropriate cord if needed. Felt like we had enough time everywhere but didn't waste time lingering, and every destination was well worth it. Almost worth it for the transport alone after seeing some of the roads and traffic!”

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(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery - Leaving Cobh early for Blarney Castle
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(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery

13.(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 74 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $162

From Cobh, you travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, and the Jameson Distillery in Midleton. You get included castle and distillery admission, live commentary, WiFi, and port pickup. Guides such as DJ, Tim, Joe, and Sean have been praised for making the day informative and easygoing, though vehicle size has sometimes differed from the advertised small-group format.

“Small group experience. The most imoortant part of Blarney Castle experience is being there first or as close to first as possible. With a van for 20 people its much faster than 50+ passenger bus. This makes all the differebce. Gets you first to Blarney Stone and then gives you plenty of time to view the castle abd grounds. Noah and Neal for were a fantastic driver and guide team that made this excursion 5 stars all the way.”

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Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour - Stirling Castle: royal rooms and national stories
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Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour

14.Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · from $108

Spend 9.5 hours with a small group of up to eight, visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Glengoyne Distillery, and the Kelpies. Guides such as Laura, Owen, James, Craig, and Cal bring Scottish history and local stories to life. Expect a short, sometimes steep walk, castle and whisky fees extra, and no lunch included.

“Our guide Laura was wonderful! My partner and I had an amazing time on this tour, Laura was helpful, friendly and provided much enthusiasm about the history of Scotland which we enjoyed. An overall great introduction to Scotland and managed to see a lot in one day.”

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Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle - Balblair and the single-distillery question
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Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

15.Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $232

From Invergordon, you’ll cross Struie Hill, taste whisky at Balblair or a similar distillery, explore Dornoch, and visit Dunrobin Castle and its falconry display. Guides such as Mike, June, Mo, and Eleanor are known for lively local stories. Expect six to eight hours, a ship-friendly schedule, and one included distillery visit.

“Our tour was amazing. We did so much in so little time and never felt rushed. I highly recommend. Tour guide was amazing”

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