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4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

4 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
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12 traveler reviews
4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions - Rabbie's Tours
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 18 to 95
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Highlights

  • Enjoy distinctive tastes of Islay whisky
  • Stroll along rugged beaches
  • Travel through Loch Lomond National Park
  • Discover seaside towns and local produce

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Rabbie's Tours

Number of tours

40

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

Rabbie’s small group tours are driven by curiosity and guided by storytellers. We find the stories that go deeper and live longer in travellers' minds. On our journeys, everyone’s hungry for the little-known or just-happened, and we can go after them: no track too small, too trodden or obscure....

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Customer Reviews

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    4.8
  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
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    4.3
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    4.1
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    · October 17th, 2024
    Andie was easy going, knowledgeable. Lots of stories (shaggy-dog and otherwise) to share. Kept us informed on the general plan for the day. He was also open to alternatives and willing to accommodate outside interests.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • 4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions reviewer 2
    · June 17th, 2024
    Great trip throughout the four day tour. Our driver and guide, Andy did a great job describing the history and stories about the places we traveled. Rabbies had a well coordinated operation and we had no issues whatsoevere. Would highly recommend.
    Trip date: June 2024
  • RG
    · May 5th, 2024
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    Everything was well organized. We were also informed in good time about short delays. Any time again!
    Trip date: May 2024
  • DD
    · April 5th, 2024
    Amazing trip! Keith was an awesome tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
    Trip date: April 2024
  • ML
    · October 14th, 2023
    Our guide William was excellent. He regaled us with historical facts about Scotland during the beautiful (but winding) drive from Edinburgh to the Ferry for our trip over to Islay. He even created a playlist of regional Scottish music to further immerse us in the Scottish folklore. He used his guile to get us into a couple of unscheduled tastings as well. It was clear that the distillery operators were confident that those getting off Rabbie's Van were enthusiastically well prepared and we were treated as honored guests. I was glad I had arranged for lodging when I booked through TourRadar as the town was limited in lodging during the busy weekend and we were scattered about a bit. Dinner was on our own in the town of Bowmore, and some places required reservations. I went alone on the trip and felt right at home with the 14 other guests from all around the world who had also come to learn more about this special Isle and it's history of whiskey making (it's all about the Peat...)
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • 4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions reviewer 6
    · August 2nd, 2023
    The Rabbie's 4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast was a great vacation. We visited the major distilleries on Islay as well as some smaller ones. The hotel was located right near Bowmore and had a really good breakfast (included). Our tour guide, Al, was great. He had lots of interesting bits of information. Some small some big things about Scotland. We also stopped at a bunch of historical sites too. Only issue is that July and August are the 'quiet season' for many distilleries. Most of the distilleries didn't have tours. All of them were open for tastings. That's the main attraction for this tour.
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • DM
    · September 30th, 2022
    Fantastic time! Billy did a great job of getting us to the distilleries without making us feel rushed. Plus, he was an excellent guide. I will recommend this to everyone!
    Trip date: September 2022
  • AB
    · August 26th, 2022
    Well organised, interesting and entertaining tour. Pete was a great guide.
    Trip date: August 2022
  • 4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions reviewer 9
    · October 29th, 2019
    My wife and I completely enjoyed the 4-Day Islay and the Whisky Coast Small Group Tour.
    Trip date: October 2019
  • 4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions reviewer 10
    · August 13th, 2019
    Guide was very friendly and has a good knowledge of British/Scottish history
    Trip date: July 2019

Dates & Availability

4 days
4-Day Islay & the Whisky Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What items are necessary for tour check-in?

      Typically, a booking confirmation is sufficient for check-in without the need for printed tickets.

    • What accommodations are available during the tour?

      Accommodations range from B&Bs to hotels, with variations depending on single or multiple occupancy.

    • Are there weight limitations for luggage on the tour?

      Yes, luggage must not exceed 20kg per person to comply with transportation regulations.

    • What happens if the distillery tours have a schedule change?

      Tour participants will receive communication regarding any schedule adjustments or alternative arrangements.

    • How are room accommodations designated?

      Room types are specified at the time of booking, and can include single or twin options.

    • What are the luggage restrictions on the tour?

      Each traveler is restricted to 20kg of luggage; specific dimensions apply to ensure safety and comfort.

    • Can you provide details about what 'Verkostung' includes?

      The term refers to the tasting events at different distilleries during the tour, offering a variety of whisky sampling.

    • What should I do if there's a change in my tour's itinerary?

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button to discuss any changes or concerns regarding your tour's schedule.

    • Is there a possibility of itinerary changes after booking?

      Yes, all itineraries are subject to possible modifications, but travelers will be notified in advance of any changes.

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