Speyside Distillery Tour from Inverness – 8 to 9hrs
Enjoy the Private Group Speyside 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; Macallan Distillery, Speyside Cooperage, Glen Grant Distillery, Craigellachie Bridge, Glen Moray Distillery.
Departure
Collection from within 16 miles of Inverness included in the price.
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£450.00 9 hours
Speyside Distillery Tour from Inverness – Itinerary
The Speyside Distillery Tour from Inverness begins with a drive into Morayshire. We know it as Malt Whisky Country due to the high numbers of distilleries found here. You pass through the tiny village of Dallas which is where the famous city in Texas got its name. As we enter Speyside our first distillery visit is to Macallan. Next we may visit the Speyside Cooperage. In the afternoon we visit Glen Grant followed by time for a photo at scenic Craigellachie Bridge. Our final distillery of the day is the Glen Moray in the city of Elgin. In the afternoon it will probably be a tasting in one distillery and a tour in the other, because of time.
Dallas
Dallas is a pretty one-street village in the Morayshire Hills. One of our guides had a lot of fun taking Ken Kercheval to visit it, because he played Cliff Barnes from “Dallas” the TV show). We also see the ruined remains of Dallas Castle.
The Macallan Distillery
The Macallan is third in the world single malt whisky sales table. This Speyside distillery, found near Craigellachie, was built in 1824. The new distillery and Macallan Visitor Experience opened in 2018 at a cost of £140 million, well spent as they took top place in Scotland’s Best Building Award as a result.
The Speyside Cooperage
The Speyside Cooperage is located in Craigellachie. If time permits, then a visit to the viewing gallery to see the barrel-makers at work is a memorable experience. There is also an exhibition, film and café. The entry ticket also entitles the bearer to a tasting of the liqueur of the day.
Glen Grant Distillery
Campari now own the Glen Grant Distillery in the town of Rothes and because of this Glen Grant has become the biggest selling single malt in Italy. The Grant brothers (known for their moonshine activities) built this Speyside distillery in 1840 becuase they had decided to go legitimate. There are lovely woodland gardens here.
Craigellachie Bridge
The famous civil engineer, Thomas Telford, built Craigellachie Bridge (between 1812 and 1815) to span the River Spey. It is the oldest surviving cast-iron bridge in Scotland and considered one of the finest in Britain. The poet laureate, Robert Southey, exclaimed that it was “beautifully light, in a situation where the utility of lightness is instantly perceived”.
Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray Distillery in the city of Elgin was founded in 1897. This Speyside distillery is known for innovation such as the release of two expressions of Glen Moray matured in Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc Casks respectively. Depending on time Glen Moray offer either a tour or tastings.
Speyside Distillery Tour from Inverness – Price
£450 plus distillery entry fees.
Speyside 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 visitor attractions and distilleries included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions or distilleries – 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.
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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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