Speyside Tours
Speyside Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Whisky walking tours with a local. We also provide golf suitable for any ability. Whisky day tours where we can drive you around in our minibus, we specialise in the lesser know distilleries which give the more personal experience. Hillwalking, great for any ability, you will get off the beaten track and love the open views. Speyside Tours is family friendly.
Dufftown, Scotland
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craigesp
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
Sept 2020
The Distillery Walk was the highlight of my day! Michelle did a masterful job imparting us with information about the whisky-making process and the people associated with it. Plus we got to sample 11 whiskies over the 3.5-hour walk. I learned a ton about whisky and the region - I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about whisky.
Written 14 September 2020
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Arnold C
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands11 contributions
Mar 2020
We did the walking whisky tour on Tuesday the 10th of March,
Even though other distilleries shut down because of the Corona virus Michelle decided to go on with the tour. It was a very nice experience.
We walked for about three and a half hours while Michelle teached us a lot of the history of whisky and more. In the meanwhile we tasted 11 whiskies. Because she did this with so much knowledge and passion we enjoyed it very much. We would recommend this tour if you want to taste nice whiskies and learn about the history as well.
Even though other distilleries shut down because of the Corona virus Michelle decided to go on with the tour. It was a very nice experience.
We walked for about three and a half hours while Michelle teached us a lot of the history of whisky and more. In the meanwhile we tasted 11 whiskies. Because she did this with so much knowledge and passion we enjoyed it very much. We would recommend this tour if you want to taste nice whiskies and learn about the history as well.
Written 14 March 2020
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4score1957
Auburn, CA54 contributions
May 2022
We had been planning our trip from the US to Scotland for many years. We cancelled twice due to the pandemic but FINALLY got to go. Although there for a couple weeks, we wanted to plan something awesome in advance in terms of learning and tasting the fabulous whisky of the Speyside area for a couple days. After carefully researching all options, we selected Michellle and Speyside Tours. We arrived in Dufftown in the afternoon, checked into our B&B and then met up with Michelle's walking tour. It was a delightful day and a fantastic experience. Michelle has lived in Dufftown her whole life and is a wealth of knowledge! She knows EVERYTHING about whisky, the region, the people, the history and chocolate! That's right, we were on the Whisky & Chocolate Tour! Michelle selected precisely the right chocolate for each whiskey tasting. We started at her home office garage where we were issued whisky glasses tied to a lanyard that we had around our heads. We hiked through town and the beautiful countryside, taking relevant stops along the way. Michelle had a large backpack full of great whiskies and a several tins of different chocolates. We would stop in front of a distillery, and she would give us all the background while pouring tastings and serving chocolate. It was so cool! The walking tour was a group tour of about 12 of us.
We weren't done with Michelle. The next day, we had booked a driving tour with her. She used her van and took the 4 of us to Speyside Cooperage where we got to see how whisky barrels are refurbished. Then we went to Cardhu Distillery where we got a professional tour from the distillery. It ended with a nice group tasting plus a cocktail. Then Michelle drove us to the River Spey where we hiked down the riverbank and had a delicious sampling of more whiskies from the area. Then we went to Glenfiddich / Balvenie and did more sampling and gift shopping. From there, Michelle cooked us a traditional Scottish lunch with amazing food (salmon, venison) and delicious desserts....PLUS - a cocktail. Following lunch, we took a digestive walk, looking for local botanicals suitable for making gin. This was so fun! We came back to Michelle's office/garage, and proceeded to distill our own personalized gin using some of our fresh botanicals!
Overall, I highly recommend Michelle and Speyside Tours. We felt that it was well worth the cost. This was one of the best parts of our entire Scotland adventure!
We weren't done with Michelle. The next day, we had booked a driving tour with her. She used her van and took the 4 of us to Speyside Cooperage where we got to see how whisky barrels are refurbished. Then we went to Cardhu Distillery where we got a professional tour from the distillery. It ended with a nice group tasting plus a cocktail. Then Michelle drove us to the River Spey where we hiked down the riverbank and had a delicious sampling of more whiskies from the area. Then we went to Glenfiddich / Balvenie and did more sampling and gift shopping. From there, Michelle cooked us a traditional Scottish lunch with amazing food (salmon, venison) and delicious desserts....PLUS - a cocktail. Following lunch, we took a digestive walk, looking for local botanicals suitable for making gin. This was so fun! We came back to Michelle's office/garage, and proceeded to distill our own personalized gin using some of our fresh botanicals!
Overall, I highly recommend Michelle and Speyside Tours. We felt that it was well worth the cost. This was one of the best parts of our entire Scotland adventure!
Written 4 June 2022
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Michela D
6 contributions
Nov 2022
Our two day tour with Michelle could not have been more perfect for our weekend in Scotland. We did one day with her and her Gin school which was such a unique experience. We foraged for local ingredients in the woods and then she helped us to create our own unique blend of botanicals to distill into our gin. She made us an incredible homemade lunch and displayed the utmost hospitality. In the afternoon she took us around to some of the local distilleries and poured us a few tastes while she told us about their histories. Then the next day we did a full afternoon with her including a distillery tour at Craigallachie and a very unique tasting sitting by the river to conclude our trip. At every turn Michelle was knowledgable and a delight to be around. She enhanced our trip greatly and would recommend her to anyone looking for a unique foraging/gin experience or a whisky tour!
Written 16 November 2022
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Jim K
Reading, UK2 contributions
Apr 2022
Our large group have just returned from a week in Dufftown, enjoying whisky experiences which were massively enhanced by Michelle and Andrew. Their local inside knowledge and guidance of where to go (and where not to go) made organising our trip so much easier. The two full days out and dinner they arranged for us were amazing, taking us to places we could not have accessed on our own. Michelle's home cooking for our two lunches was top notch and as for her 3 hour Distilleries Walk with chocolate pairings... OUTSTANDING! Not only that but we were still treated to her mum's famous shortbread (watch out, Walkers of Aberlour!). Michelle's knowledge of all things whisky, coupled with her great sense of humour made our holiday exceptional. Andrew - Mr. Reliable - drove us around through sun, rain and snow with great diligence, and waited patiently while we spent far too much time (and money) in the various distillery shops!
If you're planning to spend time in Speyside doing anything whisky related, it would be foolish not to consult with Michelle and Andrew to see what hidden gems they can show you, particularly if you're looking to go beyond the "bog standard" offerings. We WILL be back...!
If you're planning to spend time in Speyside doing anything whisky related, it would be foolish not to consult with Michelle and Andrew to see what hidden gems they can show you, particularly if you're looking to go beyond the "bog standard" offerings. We WILL be back...!
Written 11 April 2022
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Chris G
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
The cultural, historic and technical knowledge Michelle has was remarkable. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her story telling made us all ask questions, leaving us wanting more. This is, without doubt, the single best guided tour I’ve ever been on. Oh and the whisky samples and food pairings were first class. (Her mum’s shortbread was outstanding by the way!)
Written 16 July 2021
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Stephen G
9 contributions
Oct 2021
Did the walking tour with Michelle first, as previous reviews say an excellent way to learn about Dufftown and whisky. Michelle’s tour was highly informative and interesting but in a relaxed humorous overtone. The whisky we drank was also of quality, no supermarket cheapos !
Following day Andrew picked us up from our holiday rental for our previously booked Whisky day tour, the morning was spent at Cardhu and Glenlivet tasting. Lunch which was of fantastic quality and lots of it was spent at Andrew and Michelle’s house where we were made very welcome and treated to a couple more tots for post lunch. The afternoon connoisseur tour was spent at Glenfarclas before we were dropped back home . Andrew was like Michelle also being informative, interesting and very friendly.
Next year’s holiday in Dufftown will again be using the services of Andrew and Michelle who provide an exceptional but also great value for money service. Plus they make you feel very welcome. Highly recommend.
Following day Andrew picked us up from our holiday rental for our previously booked Whisky day tour, the morning was spent at Cardhu and Glenlivet tasting. Lunch which was of fantastic quality and lots of it was spent at Andrew and Michelle’s house where we were made very welcome and treated to a couple more tots for post lunch. The afternoon connoisseur tour was spent at Glenfarclas before we were dropped back home . Andrew was like Michelle also being informative, interesting and very friendly.
Next year’s holiday in Dufftown will again be using the services of Andrew and Michelle who provide an exceptional but also great value for money service. Plus they make you feel very welcome. Highly recommend.
Written 6 December 2021
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David J G
Garforth, UK3 contributions
Apr 2022
Thankyou Michelle and Andrew for a brilliant experience spent in your company. Andrew collected our party of six from our accommodation in Elgin and delivered us back after our visit. This is not just a whisk you round and get you out through the shop in order to wrestle a few quid out of you. Collected at 2.15, back at our accommodation for about 8.30. Michelle is a wealth of information and gauges her audience well. The tour is a walking tour and takes in all 9 distillery sites in Dufftown. She not only lets us know the brewing process but gives an insight to the brewers, maltsters and influential individuals since the early 1800’s. We also got to taste 16 local brews and food accompaniments to go with them. We also got to know both the benefits and proportions of water to have with our whiskies. Our party of 6 had an age range from 30 to 70. This walking trip appealed to and was immensely enjoyed by all of us. Thanks again Michelle.
Thanks also to the 4 guys from Sheffield with a dog apiece who were great company along the way.
Thanks also to the 4 guys from Sheffield with a dog apiece who were great company along the way.
Written 4 May 2022
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spcavanagh
York, UK33 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We can’t recommend Michelle and the walking tour of the distilleries enough. A fabulous afternoon, learning about all the distilleries in Dufftown and tasting at multiple stops along the way. Michelle is an engaging and attentive guide with amazing knowledge about whisky and the area. The fantastic addition of various homemade foods with the whisky was a brilliant touch - and she carried all this with her in her rucksack! The afternoon flew.
If you are in the area - you must do a tour with Michelle!
If you are in the area - you must do a tour with Michelle!
Written 6 October 2020
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Lima
Dublin, Ireland30 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Absolutely brilliant time with a very knowledgeable tour guide. I would 100% recommend this to anyone that is able to walk for a few hours, as it’s a brilliant way to learn about the process and different brands of Whisky.
The pairing of food to whiskies is fantastic, and will open you up to new ideas of your own for the future.
The pairing of food to whiskies is fantastic, and will open you up to new ideas of your own for the future.
Written 12 March 2023
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Hi Michelle. Are you available for a whiskey tour on either the 5th or 6th of may 2019? There will be 4 of us travelling from Australia. Can you also recommend accommodation from the 4th to the 6th of may 2019 around the Dufftown area. Cheers, Bruce.
Written 17 September 2018
Michelles website is speysidetours it’s the direct website all info there including advice on accommodation.
Written 18 September 2018
Some in my group say Islay rather than Speyside. Anyone been to both and able to share their experience?
Written 25 August 2018
I completely agree with the review Melbourne. Michelle gave us lovely local experiences as well. Beautiful scenery, a divine picnic near an old bridge bridge, a walking/tasting tour, a dinner at a hotel with whiskey paring, drove us to a weekly gathering of locals that that meet each Monday and sing and play instruments. We got a lot more than whiskey. Cheers
Written 25 August 2018
This sounds very interesting. Where do I go to book, and any suggestions for accomodation? Planning 3 days/2 nights trip for 3/4 blokes 15th -17th Sept, into Inverness from Bristol.
Written 16 August 2018
Book direct with Speyside tours stayed at Conval House Bed and Breakfast in Dufftown think they are all double rooms tho. There are loads of bed and breakfasts in Dufftown which is where the tour starts and finishes.
Written 16 August 2018
Hi Michelle, are u available for tour May 5, 6, 7 or 8? Just husband & I. Thank u, Linda
Written 8 April 2018
Hi Linda,
Sorry not to answer earlier. This is the time of the whisky festival and am therefore fully booked. Sorry about that, come back again!
Written 16 April 2018
hi mi name is nicolas ,
my father and me are traveling to scotland from sept 12 to sept 17/18.
we would like to make the single malt trail, and make some stops to do sightseeing too.
is it possible to do it driving? is not dangerous.? i mean, as you make some destillery stops, you can not drink.
so what is your recomendation?. maybe make a strait drive to dufftown and settle down there for a cumple of nights and from there start some single malt excursion?
can you make us like a private tour ? i would like to visit: macallan, balvenie, glenfidich and glenlivet.
thank you!.
nicolas
Written 7 May 2017
Hi Nicolas, Thanks for getting in touch. I do have availability on some of those dates. I received your e-mail, I will reply to that.
Written 8 May 2017
HI Michelle
I am coming up to do a whisky tour between Christmas and new year. My daughter went on your extended tour and has recommended it. Do you have spaces for the extended tour on 29th December? It looks like it online.
I can see your quote for a deal for dinner bed and breakfast and extended tour at £ 95 per person. Can you tell me what price it would be for an extra nights B and B on the 28th December please. Also could you tell me where the accommodation will be.
Thank you
My contact details are Gill Green. 07734451539
Thank you
Written 18 December 2016
Hi Gill, Thanks for getting in touch. Yes there is space on the extended tour on Thu 29th at 1300h. Meet at the Clocktower in Dufftown. I will give you a call tomorrow if that is okay and we can discuss the package details and accommodation options.
Written 18 December 2016
Hi, myself and a friend are traveling to Scotland in the fall of 2017. We would like to do Speyside and Highland whisky tasting tour or tours while we are there. One or more days in length. Suggestions, costs, links?
Written 5 November 2016
Hi there, no problem,this is exactly what we do. I have a party here from Oct 11th till Oct 15th but am free apart from then. It is best if you can e-mail me, specify which whisky distilleries or type of distilleries(small or large) you would like to visit and we can put together a programme for you.
Written 5 November 2016
Any chance of doing a speyside whisky tour for a day tomorrow? Yes it is last minute but would love to do so, me and my wife are at Inverness reaching today
Written 18 May 2016
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. Sorry, I already have a group with me. The best I can offer is a distilleries walk on Saturday. It will start at 4.30pm from the Dufftown Clocktower.IS that any use?
Written 19 May 2016
Hi! Michelle
We are in Inverness and would like to take this tomorrow on 23rd Oct'15. Please can you let me know the details.
Written 22 October 2015
Hi I only have 1 tour tomorrow. It's the connoisseurs tour, starts at 2pm. It costs £54. Details of tours on my website. I need to confirm with the group if they are fine to have others joining the tour. How many people are in your group?
Written 22 October 2015
We were looking at the Speyside Standard tour, but are open to any suggestions. Husband for sure wants to visit Glenfiddich and Balvenie.
I will definitely look at the distillery websites - great suggestion.
Written 7 February 2015
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