Edinburgh Immersive Experiences

Pair a 5-dram guided tasting experience with a 3-course, 7-dish tasting menu at Amber Restaurant.

• Everything you get: Includes a 5-dram guided tasting, immersive distillery tour with a multilingual audio guide, and a crystal souvenir glass. Afterwards, enjoy a 7-dish Scottish tasting menu at Amber Restaurant, featuring a dessert-matched dram, coffee, and tea.
• Why choose this: The most complete VIP experience, combining world-class whisky education with a gourmet culinary journey in an award-winning Edinburgh restaurant.

Inclusions #

• Entry tickets to The Taste of Scotland Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

• 3-hour guided tour and tasting experience

• Access to the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation immersive journey

• Comparative tasting of four regional single malts

• Dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky

• 3-course Scottish tasting menu in Amber Restaurant with 7 dishes

• Dram of Scotch whisky matched with dessert

• Coffee or tea

• Crystal tasting glass

• Audio guide in American Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, British Sign Language, International Sign Language, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

Exclusions #

• Tips

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to bring

• Ensure your ID is on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• The Taste of Scotland experience is strictly for guests 18 years of age and older.
• Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not permitted in this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Smoking is not permitted in this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• This tour is available in English only.
• Your table booking in Amber Restaurant is reserved automatically when you book Taste of Scotland.
• Please inform staff in advance of any dietary requirements or allergies.
• This experience includes alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.

What’s not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
• Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside for security reasons.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Smoking is not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
• Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, BSL, ASL, and ISL are available for this experience.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open to the public on December 23. It is, however, closed on Christmas.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
• This is a family-friendly tour—while adults sample local pours, kids get Irn-Bru!
• Children under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
• Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.
• Facilities: restroom.

Inclusions #

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Entry tickets to The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

• 50-min guided tour

• Tasting of a single malt, blended Scotch Whisky, or Irn-Bru as per your choice

• Crystal tasting glass as a souvenir

• Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

Exclusions #

Palace of Holyroodhouse + The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Transfers

Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• Available facilities: restroom.
• Children under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and large bags are not permitted on this experience.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 4 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.
• The recommended age to visit the dungeon is 8 and above.
• Safety first! Some shows of this experience are restricted for people with back issues and pregnant people.

Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry valid ID. Drink responsibly.
• Smoking is not permitted in this experience.
• With hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, BSL, ASL, and ISL, this experience is accessible for all.
• This is a family-friendly tour—while adults sample local blends, kids get Irn-Bru.
• Please arrive at least 10 minutes early, or you may not be allowed in.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon

• 80-mins show

Scotch Whisky Experience

• Entry tickets to The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

• 50-min guided tour

• Tasting of a single malt, blended Scotch Whisky, or Irn-Bru as per your choice

• Crystal tasting glass

• Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

What to bring

Edinburgh Castle

• Bring a valid photo ID if requested at the entrance.
• Download the audio app before reaching the meeting point to dodge any network glitches at the location. Simply scan the QR code on your voucher and follow the instructions to download the Vox City app and the city map in your preferred language. If you encounter any problems, contact customer@voxcity.com or contact customer support live 24/7 through the website.
• Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Edinburgh Castle

• Luggage, large bags, and bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.
• Due to venue restrictions, your pets are not permitted.
• Drones are strictly prohibited on the premises.
• Access to the roof is not permitted in poor weather conditions.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, smoking is not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Edinburgh Castle

• The experience is not fully wheelchair-accessible due to uneven terrain and steps within the castle grounds and surrounding areas.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
• Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, BSL, ASL, and ISL are available for this experience.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Edinburgh Castle

• The guided tour takes place outdoors around Edinburgh Castle. Entry to interior buildings is not included during the guided portion, but you may explore them independently after the tour.
• Specific stops during the tour are assigned by castle authorities and may vary.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult to join the tour.
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10-15 mins before your scheduled start time.
• If Edinburgh Castle is unexpectedly closed on the day of your visit, tickets to Holyrood Palace will be provided instead if available.
• Meeting points may vary by tour. Ensure you check your booking confirmation for details.
• Please note the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) will be closed from January 12 to Easter in 2026.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
• This is a family-friendly tour—while adults sample local pours, kids get Irn-Bru!
• Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.
• Children under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
• Facilities: restroom.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Castle

• Entry to Edinburgh Castle

• 45-min express guided tour of Edinburgh Castle (outside the castle)

• Free time for independent exploration of Edinburgh Castle

• Expert local English-speaking guide

• Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)

• 15% discount on Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Entry tickets to The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

• 50-min guided tour

• Access to the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation immersive journey

• Tasting of a single malt, blended Scotch Whisky, or Irn-Bru as per your choice

• Crystal tasting glass

• Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

Exclusions #

Edinburgh Castle

• Headset and mobile device

• Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)

• Transportation

• Gratuities

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Transport to and from the venue

• Additional drinks or food

• Personal expenses and souvenirs

• Gratuities

Unlock Edinburgh’s secrets—Scotch whisky mastery and spine-tingling ghost tales in one combo.

• Everything you get on the Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour: Join an English-speaking guide for a thrilling underground adventure, exploring Edinburgh’s haunted vaults and hearing chilling tales that bring the city’s dark history to life.
• Everything you get at The Scotch Whisky Experience: Enjoy a 50-min guided tour, discover the world’s largest whisky collection, sample a dram or Irn-Bru, take home a crystal tasting glass, and access expert guides and multilingual audio.
• Why choose this combo: Save 5% with this combo to sip Scotch whisky and explore Edinburgh’s haunted vaults—two unforgettable experiences for less!

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

• Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour
• English-speaking guide

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Entry tickets to The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience
• 50-min guided tour
• Access to the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation immersive journey
• Tasting of a single malt, blended Scotch Whisky, or Irn-Bru as per your choice
• Crystal tasting glass
• Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

Exclusions #

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Transport to and from the venue
• Additional drinks or food
• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Gratuities

What to bring

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

• Carry warm clothing as nights can get chilly.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

• Children below the age of 5 are not allowed on this tour.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, smoking is not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
• Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, BSL, ASL, and ISL are available for this experience.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
• This is a family-friendly tour—while adults sample local pours, kids get Irn-Bru!
• Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.
• Children under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
• Facilities: restroom.