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- Operator
- Scottish Routes
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Ages 18+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Enjoy great and authentic distilleries
- Go to delightful tastings
- Sample handmade treats in a coffee shop
- Experience Islay's most famous export
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1
- Day 2-3
- Day 4
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Scottish Routes
Number of tours
4
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Gabrielle Marie· October 2nd, 2025Stefan was a great host and tour guide! He was...Show more
Scottish Routes commented on this reviewHi Gabrielle, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such positive feedback regarding your time on tour with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Stefan's humour and expertise whilst travelling, and we will be sure to pass on your... Show moreTrip date: September 2025- Cathy· September 16th, 2025Lots of whiskey Limited sight-seeing...Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- ANAshley· August 12th, 2023Majit was a superb guide, extraordinary...Show moreScottish Routes commented on this reviewHello Ashley, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're delighted you had a great time with Maj and enjoyed your stay at The Bowmore House :) Kind regards ClareTrip date: July 2023
- JBJudith· October 11th, 2021Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishOverall, a very nice tour with our driver Moray. Unfortunately, we could only visit a distillery from the inside, but that was due to the hygiene requirements. Very good was the B&B Bowmore House. The operator - couple took care of us very lovingly! Big compliments to all who made this trip an unforgettable experience!Show moreTrip date: October 2021
- SRSandra· September 1st, 2019This is part of the email I sent to Scottish...Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- JPJan· August 22nd, 2019Jamie was a wonderful guide! Very...Show moreScottish Routes commented on this reviewHello Jan! Thank you so much for choosing to tour with Scottish Routes. We're delighted to hear you had a great time with Jamie! Kind Regards, ClareTrip date: August 2019
- DDDavid· August 19th, 2019We are not scotch whisky drinkers so were...Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- PPPamela· June 16th, 2019Great fun. Our guide was knowledgeable,...Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- AA TourRadar Traveller· July 31st, 2018Great trip great guide.Trip date: July 2018
- SMSusan· June 18th, 2018This was the best tour I have ever done and...Show moreScottish Routes commented on this reviewHi Susan, delighted to hear you had a great time on Islay with Barney - I will be sure to pass on your feedback. Kind Regards, Clare
Trip date: June 2018
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Carole
Asked on November 25th, 2025Is accommodation included in the price? How much extra to visit all six of the distilleries?
Scottish RoutesOperator•Written November 2025The overall cost of the tour includes three nights of B&B accommodation on the island of Islay, and distillery tours or tasting at a minimum of six distilleries. The price for the tour would be £1,060 per person (sharing a twin or double room) or £1,360 per person (single occupancy room).
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Alex
Asked on January 20th, 2025Would this work for me to be part of this tour?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written January 2025
Our tour will already have departed from Edinburgh at 8:00am on this morning. Realistically, by the time you would make it to Scotland, there would not be a chance of catching up with the tour on the first day.
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Virginia
Asked on January 20th, 2025How can I pay for this tour?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written January 2025
Payments can be made using major credit cards, bank transfers, or through secured online payment platforms as specified on our booking page.
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Jon
Asked on January 18th, 2025Are you able to end this tour in Glasgow?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written January 2025
We are able to offer a drop-off in Central Glasgow on all of our tours. Our Glasgow drop-off point is George Square, and we would advise an approximate return time of between 5:00 and 5:30pm on the fourth and final day of the tour, although this is subject to traffic and weather conditions on the final day of the tour.
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Florian
Asked on December 23rd, 2024What are the physical demands of the tour?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written December 2024
The tour includes walking and may involve some light hiking. It's recommended for participants to be in good physical condition.
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Olivia
Asked on October 8th, 2024What languages are spoken on this tour?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written October 2024
The primary language of the tour is English, but some of our guides may be multilingual. Please inquire about specific language needs.
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Morgan
Asked on October 3rd, 2024Are there any age restrictions for the tour participants?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the activities, such as whisky tasting.
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Alexis
Asked on September 21st, 2024What type of visa is required for this tour?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written September 2024
Visa requirements depend on the traveler's nationality and the countries visited during the tour. You can reach out to us via the 'Ask a Question' button for specific visa advice.
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Ronja
Asked on August 21st, 2024Is the tour available on specific dates?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written August 2024
While we offer the tour on several dates throughout the year, it is best to check current availability for specific dates.
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Aymane
Asked on May 17th, 2024When and where does the tour start and end in Edinburgh?
- Scottish RoutesOperator•Written May 2024
The tour starts at Caffe Nero, 1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh at 8:00am and ends at Deacon Brodies Tavern, 435 Lawnmarket, EH1 2NT around 6:30pm.
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