The 9 Best Highland Whisky Tours in Glasgow

1.Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51Our pick

Visit Glengoyne Distillery, 14 miles from Glasgow, for a 90-minute guided tour of its working mash tun, washbacks, stills, and warehouse. An English-speaking guide, such as John, Aden, Rebecca, or Cameron, explains the Glengoyne method before you taste three single malts matched with Scottish chocolates. Adults only.

“Learned a lot about their distillery and why it is different from the others. Tried their whiskey and enjoyed the experience.”

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

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

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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3.From Glasgow: Whisky and Loch Lomond Tour with Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $138

Travel from Glasgow to Glengoyne Distillery, Balloch, Loch Lomond, and Clydeside Distillery with an English-speaking guide. You’ll taste two drams at Glengoyne, sample whisky at Clydeside, and compare a traditional Highland-style setting with a modern Lowland distillery. Guides such as Nicola, Alan, and Ben are known for warm humor and clear commentary.

“What a super tour! Our guide/driver Alan was fantastic, a great mix of information and humour, with music in the coach too! A great way to see the local scenery and Loch Lomond and sample some excellent whisky!”

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4.Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $108

Travel from Glasgow in a small group of up to eight with guides such as James, Calum, Andrew, Derek, Owen, or Laura. Visit Stirling Castle, take a short Highland walk at Loch Lomond, and tour Glengoyne Distillery. Entry fees and lunch are extra, but transport, guiding, and the scenic walk are included.

“Owen was very accommodating and provided great insight throughout the trip. He was very knowledgeable and helped with assisting my mother who was suffering a leg injury. The entire day was more than worth it and we all enjoyed.”

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5.Glasgow: The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $149

At Glengoyne Distillery, 14 miles from Glasgow, an English-speaking guide such as Vivian or Carlos leads you through the whisky-making process. You then taste selected cask strength whiskies, blend your own recipe, and take home a 20cl bottle of un-chillfiltered Highland single malt. The small group is limited to eight adults.

“We looked into a few different Whisky Distilleries and decided to go to Glengoyne. We are so glad we did! We ended up with a private tour as no one else has booked and we had an amazing time! Was interesting and fun to learn about the different blends and casks. Would definitely go again if we are ever back in Glasgow.”

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6.Stirling Castle, Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

From central Glasgow, you’ll visit Stirling Castle, pause at Loch Lubnaig, eat at the historic Drovers Inn, view Loch Lomond from Inveruglas, and tour Auchentoshan Distillery. The group is capped at eight, with guides such as Clarion and Ross bringing strong Scottish history and whisky knowledge to the day.

“With only a few days in Scotland this trip was a truly memorable experience; a history lesson brought to life, with a marvelous guide. Clarion is a gem. Not only does she have deep knowledge of Scottish history, her whisky knowledge is deep as well. A wonderful day!!”

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7.Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend a full day with Alba Tours visiting Glengoyne and Clydeside distilleries, cruising Loch Lomond, and optionally touring Riverside Museum. Your private group of up to eight gets pickup, bottled water, charging points, and a local driver such as James or Paul. Book each admission first, then arrange the vehicle around the fixed 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm visits.

“What a brilliant day out really enjoyed it all from start to finish.”

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8.Glasgow: Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 45 min · from $87

Meet at Glengoyne Distillery near Glasgow for a 45-minute, English-language tasting in the Distillery Manager’s House. A small group of up to eight samples the Fine & Rare 25-year-old, 30-year-old, and a selected wild card whisky, paired with chocolate. The experience is for adults aged 18 and over and does not include a distillery tour.

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9.Glasgow: Secrets & Summer Serves at Glengoyne Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend 75 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery hearing stories of vagabonds, Victorian entrepreneurs, and generations of local families. Visit the old cooperage, No.1 Warehouse, and Distillery Manager’s House, then taste Glengoyne 10 Year Old, 15 Year Old, and the Honey Bee cocktail. English tour, free parking, children welcome with an adult.

“God smagning og gode historier. Flot sted på landet.”

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