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Inverness Whisky Tours: The 15 Best Day Trips

34 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Inverness is the closest city to Speyside and the northern Highland stills. These 15 day trips list the distilleries, the scenery and the miles in between.

1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness - Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie
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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

1.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend about 11.5 hours with a local Scottish guide exploring Findhorn, Cullen, Bow Fiddle Rock, Spey Bay or Troup Head, Strathisla Distillery, and Carrbridge. Guides such as Karen, Sonia, Willie, Amber, Emily, and Iain are known for lively stories, music, wildlife tips, and thoughtful photo stops. Whisky tasting costs extra.

“After my 1st day in inverness was memorably bad i booked to have a day without stress to the moray coast as there were lots areas I really wanted to visit but couldn't get too , Amber was our lovely tour guide but also accompanied by some others tour guides that day , all of them were fantastic , all off them made the day feel like it was a day out with friends . I can say any trip with any of the guides that accompanied us on that trip anyone will have a wonderful day full of beautiful sights, lots of fun and so much knowledgeable information. Seriously…”

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From Inverness: Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour - Carrbridge and the Old Packhorse Bridge
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From Inverness: Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

2.From Inverness: Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Travel from Inverness into the Cairngorms with a Rabbie’s driver-guide, stopping at Carrbridge, Loch Morlich, and Aviemore before a guided Tomatin Distillery tour and whisky tasting. Expect a small-group minibus, scenic roads, free time for short walks, and lively Highland stories from guides such as Amy, Duncan, Gregor, and Ryan.

“kev isso antes amazing fun guide! the tour was very pleasant and the tour was surprisingly beautiful. totally worth it! i recommend it”

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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland - The tasting: new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer
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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

3.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Visit Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery beside the River Ness for a 75-minute English tour covering beer, whisky, local folklore, and production methods. Your guide may be Richard, noted for clear, detailed explanations. Taste new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer in a group capped at 15.

“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”

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Clan Tour - of Speyside Distilleries - Carrbridge and the 1717 Coffin Bridge
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Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

4.Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Speyside from Inverness in a small group of up to eight. George, Sarah, or another Clan Tours guide handles the driving while you visit distilleries such as Glenfarclas, GlenAllachie, and Glenfiddich, with a stop at Speyside Cooperage. Entry fees, tastings, food, and drink cost extra.

“We had a great time with George! It turned out to be just my husband and I on our tour so we got a really personalized experience. We got to feed Diesal, a cutie pie Highland coo as a bonus too. George had a couple twists thrown at him unexpectedly (Glenlivet didn’t have enough staff to pour us a dram) and he was able to quickly pivot and get us to a different distillery (Craggenmore) that ended up giving us three really interesting drama, one being on my husbands wanted to try list. Overall a really awesome day that we very much enjoyed.”

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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

5.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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Speyside Whisky Tour - What a distillery tour adds
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Speyside Whisky Tour

6.Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

David of Scenic Routes takes your private group from Inverness into Speyside for a flexible day of distillery tours, tastings, countryside stops, and local stories. Choose well-known names such as Glenlivet or Glenfiddich, smaller producers, a cooperage, or even a castle detour. Pickup, shortbread, and water are included, but lunch and whisky visits cost extra.

“David was an excellent tour guide / driver. We had a perfect day with him - he knows Scottish History, all about Whiskey and the best detours ! Don’t hesitate to book with him - the private tour is more than worth the $$. He picked us up at our hotel on time and in a beautifully clean and comfortable car. He reached out to us prior to our arrival to ask about our preferences and interests and designed a day just for us . He was flexible and adjusted along the way with ease . We simply had a very fun day with David. It was like hanging out…”

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Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings - Benromach, Glen Moray, and BenRiach set the tone
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Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

7.Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Inverness into Speyside with a private kilted guide such as Gavin, Peter, Doug, Liam, or Jason. Build your day around distilleries you want to see, taste whisky from a private car bar, visit the Speyside Cooperage, and sample 10 or more single malts. Distillery tours and lunch cost extra.

“If you want a once in a lifetime experience while visiting Scotland you need to book a private whiskey tasting tour with Gavin. From booking to the tour, Gavin was nothing but accommodating, communicative, generous, and knowledgeable. Gavin created a tailored itinerary centered around our interests and preferences as well as his personal recommendations. We had so much fun with Gavin and were able to try countless drams of truly amazing and unique whiskeys. I will note that tour fees and distillery tastings are separate. In addition, Gavin also has many whiskeys to try from his private collection. Gavin truly provided a seamless and unforgettable experience, can’t recommend this tour…”

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The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour - Culloden Battlefield: the day’s emotional heart
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The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour

8.The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Spend 10 hours exploring the Highlands from Inverness with a live English-speaking guide. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Fort George, and Cardhu Distillery, then cross the Cairngorms by scenic roads. You can add attraction entries and a three-whisky tasting, while lunch at Brodie Countryfare is at your own cost.

“Fort Georg, Culloden and Cairngirms. The driver mr. Smith was great. The visit in Nairn could have left out, not really interesting. Longer time at Cairngorms would have been appreciated but assume the weather prevented it.”

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Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission - Tomatin Distillery brings the day to a whisky finish
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Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

9.Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Spend about nine hours in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach visiting Carrbridge, Glenmore Forest Park, Loch Morlich, and Aviemore before touring Tomatin Distillery. Guides such as Scott, Amy, Duncan, and Gregor are praised for lively stories, local history, music, and flexible extra stops. Lunch is not included, but whisky admission is.

“It was great!! The whole family had a lovely time. Tour guide was very friendly. Would recommend it!!”

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Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions - Elgin Cathedral: 30 minutes with a medieval ruin
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Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

10.Speyside Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Travel from Inverness in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Tomatin and Glen Moray distilleries, with tours and tastings included. Along the way, your guide, such as Alec, Amy, Helen, or Scott, adds Scottish history and local stories. You’ll also stop for photos at Elgin Cathedral and have time to buy lunch.

“We had a very good tour with Shawna! She was very knowledgeable, having been born in Inverness and did an amazing job telling us all about what we were seeing and answering all our questions. I would recommend this tour to anyone. The Whiskey Tour part was very interesting!”

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Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - Glenfiddich in Dufftown
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Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

11.Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

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

Travel from Inverness into Speyside with a kilted guide such as Robbie, Craig, Bill, or Tony. Visit four famous distilleries, taste single malts, stop for lunch at The Mash Tun, and return by private Land Rover or minibus. The day is scenic, social, and built around whisky rather than long formal tours.

“Great day touring the speyside distilleries with informative and fun guide Craig and eclectic group on bus. What an amazing mix of drams and distilleries - Thankyou!”

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Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries - Dunrobin Castle gives the whisky day a welcome change
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Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

12.Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $213

Start at 8:45 am from central Inverness or Invergordon Cruise Port, then travel through the Northern Highlands with guide George or another Clan Tours guide. Visit distilleries such as Singleton, Balblair, and Glenmorangie, with time for Dunrobin Castle, Highland scenery, Dornoch, and local whisky stops. The group is limited to eight.

“George led us on a wonderful whisky tasting tour. Not only does he have a good knowledge of whisky but he knows the region. He took us off the main roads to see beautiful scenery and places that interested us. We had a great time!”

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The Malt Room Whisky Gigs - The private room and the small-group feel
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The Malt Room Whisky Gigs

13.The Malt Room Whisky Gigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet at The Malt Room on Church Street at 9 pm for a 90-minute small-group whisky session. You will taste three single malts while folk singer Davy Holt shares songs, stories, and Highland character in a private tasting room. The group holds no more than 15 people.

“The whiskey was wonderful, the host knowledgeable and passionate, the songs moving; It was the perfect blend - for a single malt whisky experience.”

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Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness. - Loch Ness: folklore, water, and a quick stop in Drumnadrochit
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Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

14.Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Inverness with a private guide such as Niall, Neil, or Donald to Loch Ness, Beauly, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, and local distilleries. You can choose a Land Rover or minivan, adjust the route, sample Scottish gin and whisky, and enjoy pickup for your group.

“Niall was an outstanding guide taking us through various areas of the highlands. His family have been of the highlands for over 300 years and who better to spend time with to learn the rich history. The battlefield sight at Culledon is moving and should not be missed and Niall is the person to see it with. Loved the scotch and gin distilleries and enjoyed the lovely town of Bealy. You can also customize your tour. This experience was outstanding!”

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Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness - A short riverside pause at Craigellachie
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Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

15.Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $438

Travel by private vehicle from Inverness with John, an actual Highlander in a kilt, for a full day in Speyside. Visit up to five distilleries, stroll beside the River Spey, stop in Dufftown for lunch, and shape the route around your whisky interests. One distillery admission is included, while tastings and lunch cost extra.

“Our amazing tour guide shared the secrets of the best scotch whisky and even adopted us into his clan! An unforgettable experience that is sure to impress the expert and novice whisky taster alike.”

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