Private Whisky Tours from Glasgow & Edinburgh

Your own Scottish Whisky Ambassador, your own route, and every dram explained.

Scotland’s whisky heritage deserves more than a tasting room and a gift shop, and that’s exactly what a private whisky tour with Tour Guide Scotland delivers. Whether you’re after a single dramtastic day among the distilleries around Glasgow or a multi-day journey through Speyside, Islay and beyond, every tour is planned entirely around your group, with a maximum of 8 guests and no strangers along for the ride.

Private whisky day tours from Glasgow are a fixed £695 for your whole group, and multi-day whisky tours from Glasgow or Edinburgh start from £895 per day. Every itinerary can be adapted, and if you have particular distilleries or regions in mind, we’ll design a bespoke whisky tour around them.

James Kennedy is a Scottish Whisky Ambassador with a background in hospitality, and he personally guides our whisky tours rather than handing you to a generic driver. He’ll explain what makes each whisky region different, why one dram tastes of smoke and another of honey, and the stories behind the distilleries you visit. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or tasting your first single malt, you’ll leave knowing far more than when you arrived. Come as a guest, leave as a friend.

Our Glasgow Whisky Distillery Tour visits three very different distilleries within easy reach of the city, giving you a taste of how much variety Scotland’s whisky offers in a single day. Drive times from Glasgow city centre are approximate.

The Clydeside Distillery

On the banks of the River Clyde at the city’s old Queen’s Dock, The Clydeside Distillery is Glasgow’s first dedicated single malt distillery in over a century, and a fitting start to a day exploring the city’s whisky revival.

Auchentoshan Distillery

Around 20 minutes west in Clydebank, Auchentoshan is famous for triple distillation, an unusual approach in Scotland that gives its Lowland single malt a light, smooth character.

Glengoyne Distillery

Around 40 minutes north, Glengoyne sits right on the Highland Boundary Fault, distilling in the Highlands and maturing its whisky across the road in the Lowlands. It’s known for slow distillation and unpeated, air-dried barley.

Deanston Distillery

Depending on timings, we can swap in Deanston, around an hour from Glasgow near Doune, a distillery housed in a converted 18th-century cotton mill on the River Teith.

For those wanting to go beyond a single day, our multi-day whisky tours depart from Glasgow or Edinburgh and travel deeper into Scotland’s whisky regions at a proper pace, with James as your guide throughout.

5 Day Speyside Whisky Tour

Scotland’s most celebrated whisky region, home to more distilleries than anywhere else in the country, explored over five unhurried days.

Islay & Jura 5 Day Whisky Tour

Cross to the peated heartland of the west coast, where Islay’s smoky malts and neighbouring Jura make one of Scotland’s great whisky journeys.

Lowland & Campbeltown 5 Day Whisky Tour

Two of Scotland’s quieter whisky regions, from the gentle Lowland malts to Campbeltown’s historic distilleries on the Kintyre peninsula, ideal for those who want depth over crowds.

Ultimate Scotland Whisky Tour

Seven days crossing Scotland’s whisky regions from Lowland to Highland, a complete distilling journey for the true whisky lover.

See all our private multi-day tours of Scotland.

Distillery tours and tastings are paid for by guests, and advance booking is essential, as the most popular tours fill quickly, especially in summer. We’re happy to book your distillery tours for you and add them to your final price, so everything is arranged before you arrive.

While your transport, guide and itinerary are completely private, the tours inside the distilleries are usually led by the distillery’s own guides and shared with other visitors, unless you book a private distillery experience. We’ll help you choose the right tours and tastings for your group.

Private whisky day tours include:

• Your own private vehicle and driver-guide for the day
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, Airbnb or chosen address
• All fuel
• Bottled water and light snacks

Private multi-day whisky tours include:

• Your own private vehicle and guide for every day of the tour
• All fuel
• Your guide’s accommodation and expenses
• Itinerary planning, with suggestions on where to stay

Not included: distillery tours and tastings, meals, your accommodation on multi-day tours, and ferry crossings, such as to Islay and Jura.

• Private whisky day tour from Glasgow: £695 for up to 8 guests
• Private multi-day whisky tours from Glasgow or Edinburgh: from £895 per day for up to 8 guests

Prices are for your whole group, not per person. See our price guide for full details.

From a birthday whisky day out of Glasgow to week-long journeys, here’s what guests have said about their tours with Lesley and James.

Which distilleries do you visit on a whisky tour from Glasgow?

Our Glasgow whisky day tour usually visits The Clydeside Distillery, Auchentoshan and Glengoyne, and we can substitute Deanston depending on timings.

How far is Glengoyne Distillery from Glasgow?

Glengoyne is around 40 minutes north of Glasgow by road.

Are distillery tours and tastings included in the price?

No. Distillery tours and tastings are paid for by guests, but we’re happy to book them for you and add them to your final price.

Do we need to book distillery tours in advance?

Yes. Advance booking is essential, as popular tours fill quickly, especially in summer. Let us know your dates as early as possible and we’ll arrange everything.

Are the distillery tours private?

Your transport, guide and itinerary are private to your group. The tours inside the distilleries are usually led by distillery guides and shared with other visitors, unless you book a private distillery experience.

Do we have to drink whisky to enjoy the tour?

Not at all. Non-drinkers are very welcome, and many distilleries offer alternatives to whisky tastings. There’s plenty to enjoy in the history, the craft and the scenery along the way.

Do you offer whisky tours from Edinburgh?

Yes. All our multi-day whisky tours can depart from Edinburgh, and we can design a bespoke whisky day from Edinburgh around the distilleries you’d most like to visit.

How many guests can join?

Up to 8 guests. Our prices are for your whole group, not per person.

How do we book?

Get in touch with your preferred dates, number of guests and any distilleries you’d love to visit, and we’ll help you plan. Our terms and conditions and cancellation policy explain the rest.

Whether it’s a single dramtastic day among Glasgow’s distilleries or a week crossing Scotland’s whisky regions, your private whisky tour is shaped entirely around you. Get in touch today to start planning your dram of a lifetime.

Interested in more than whisky? See our private day tours from Glasgow and private day tours from Edinburgh.