Highland Distillery Tour from Inverness
Enjoy the Private Group Highland Distillery Day Tour. We leave from Inverness with local knowledge shared by the Inverness Tour Guides. Travel in style and comfort in our air conditioned vehicles. Tours priced for up to 7 passengers.
Stunning scenery and memorable distilleries; Tain, Glenmorangie Distillery, choice of Balblair or Dalmore Distillery dependent on tour times, Glen Ord Distillery and Beauly
Departure
Collection from within 16 miles of Inverness included in the price.
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£580.00 9 hours
Highland Distillery Tour from Inverness – Itinerary
We begin the Highland Distillery Tour from Inverness with a photostop in the bustling town of Tain. Our first distillery of the day is Glenmorangie. Our second distillery will depend on tour times, and as a result could be either Balblair or Dalmore. We will have lunch at Storehouse, and then visit our last distillery, which is Glen Ord. There will be time, too, for a photostop in the village of Beauly before our return to Inverness. If our favoured distilleries (above) are fully booked, we will work to find you alternatives. The earlier you book the more likely that you’ll get the chosen distilleries.
Tain
Tain is the oldest Royal Burgh in the country; its charters dating from 1066. It is an attractive old town, with good services and great buildings. The place is full of stories about Vikings; kings; saintly miracles; pilgrimages and more. There is a wonderful collegiate church which we like to visit because of its atmospheric cemetery.
Glenmorangie Distillery
Glenmorangie Distillery has been legally distilling whisky since 1843. It is clearly Scotland’s favourite because it is the biggest single malt whisky seller on the domestic market. You could take a tour, learn about the secret recipe, the unique water source and the sixteen men of Tain. And following this you can enjoy a dram.
Balblair Distillery
Balblair Distillery is one of the older distilleries in the Highlands, legally established by local man, John Ross, in 1790. The distillery featured Ken Loach’s 2012 award-winning comedy film “The Angels’ Share”. Since 2019 Balblair has been producing a new range, and each is a unique variation of the distillery’s Highland spirit.
Dalmore Distillery
Dalmore Distillery, established 1839, sits prettily on the shore of the Cromarty Firth. Mackenzies bought it in 1867, bringing the Mackenzie emblem and motto with them – the now instantly recognisable 12-pointed Royal Stag and the perfect motto for a scotch whisky – Luceo non Uro – I Shine not Burn!
Glen Ord Distillery
Glen Ord Distillery first legally produced whisky in 1838. It is one of only a few in Scotland that still malts its own barley. The whisky produced here is also very rare, as it all goes to south-east Asia. This distillery is the only place you will be able to buy this excellent whisky. The distillery also has a choice of a full tour of the facility or a shorter visit to film and exhibition. Both options include a tasting.
Beauly
Beauly, a pretty market town, was the main settlement for the Lovat Frasers. The ruined priory, dating from the 1200’s, was in the Outlander books, as was Beauly harbour. Beauly is popular with our visitors because it has a wide range of interesting shops and hotels. We also like to give you the chance to visit with some highland cows.
Highland Distillery Tour from Inverness – Price
£580 plus distillery entry fees.
Highland Distillery Tour from Inverness – Departure
The tour can depart from your Inverness accommodation, or from any transport hub you prefer, such as bus station, train station or airport. You tell us, and we’ll be there.
FAQ
Can each person in the party pay separately?
Driver/Guide licencing in Scotland will only allow us to take one payment per tour, so if people in a party wish to split the cost then they arrange that amongst themselves and make one tour payment to us.
Are entries to the various distilleries included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you.
Do I need to make all my distillery choices in advance?
Yes. Booked experiences such as whisky distillery tours require to be reserved in advance.We are happy to help and advise, to ensure that you get a timeslot that works for our tour..
What will we be doing for lunch?
You are responsible for paying for your own food & drink during your tour. Lunch could be in a café, pub, restaurant or even a picnic at a beauty spot. Your guide can discuss and advise on options when you meet them.
Will I need cash with me?
Most places will accept Visa or MasterCard and some will accept American Express. It is always prudent, though, to bring a little cash with you for unexpected eventualities. You will need GBP, not Euros or Dollars.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Inverness Tour Guides?
Our Inverness Tour Guides are a hand-picked team. As well as being accredited members of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association, they are all well-recognised as being at the top of their fields. They were chosen because they are great storytellers, are fun to be with, and are uniquely qualified to do what they do well. We are convinced that there is no better team of guides to be found. See their individual profiles here
Performance
Here at Inverness Tours we continually monitor performance. As a result we are confident that we offer long experience and expertise in providing quality, value and enjoyment.
Our Vehicles
Our vehicles are spacious and air conditioned, easily accommodating up to seven passengers. The reclining seats and tinted windows ensure touring in comfort and style.
Our Track Record
Inverness Tours has been taking visitors on world-class tours for more than fifteen years and has been striving to make its exclusive tour business the finest of its kind available in Scotland.
Our Customer Care
The Inverness Tours admin team are frequently complimented on responsiveness, flexibility and care.
Our Environment
Inverness Tours have offset the impact of visitor footfall in the Highlands by contributing financially to environmental and community projects.
Our Precautions
Our COVID19 precautions – Inverness Tours has always carried bacteriological and virucidal disinfectant sprays, disposable gloves and the necessary wipes etc. The vehicles are cleaned on a daily basis. We are investigating and instituting further measures to keep you safe at this current time and into the future.
Our Reviews
All the above contribute to our fabulous back-catalogue of reviews. Check out the TripAdvisor reviews here. You will find that over 98% of our reviews are five-star and as a result we have achieved TripAdvisor’s annual Certificate of Excellence and placement in their Hall of Fame!
What’s included?
The 7-passenger vehicle together with qualified driver/guide is included.
Summary terms and conditions:-
- All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
- While Inverness Tours shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
- Our normal Cancellation Terms as outlined in the point below have been temporarily relaxed. The relaxation is in relation to any booking which requires to cancel due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 cancellation terms are outlined here.
- If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
- We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel. Other types of food and drink have proved previously to be quite hazardous (on Highland roads) both to yourselves and seat upholstery.
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