Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $162 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 9 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Unscripted
- Meeting point
- An alternative meeting point can be agreed in advance. Please get in touch to share your preferences.
Description
Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything you wanted to know about gin and learn about its fascinating history and the dark side of its history too. On this experience join your local host, a self-proclaimed gin savant and sample examples of great gins from all around Edinburgh and beyond. You will visit a local independent gin distillery and bar and learn about the gin distilling process. Stroll through the gin triangle area in Edinburgh and learn about the history of distilling in the area going back hundreds of years. You will also learn about the different styles of gin and the botanicals that make them different, get to know your local host and enjoy their company as you stroll through the streets together and discover the variety of gin there is in the world and tailor your personal tastes to your perfect gin.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $162
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $200.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:39 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the original water source for the distilling area in the 1700 & 1800
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Visit the South Loch Gin Distillery inside the 56 North bar
Summerhall
Visit Summerhall, home of the Pickerings distillery
Holyrood Distillery
Visit the home of Holyrood Distillery’s, Gin Liqueuers and Single Malt Whisky
Visit the Glen Sciennes Site, the location of the last distillery to close in Edinburgh for single malt in 1925 during America’s Prohibition - Sciennes Street
What's included
Included
3 hours with a Local Host
Walking experience
Private and personalised experience
4 tastings of gin per person
Local knowledge and insights
Not included
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
9 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom take?
Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom cost?
Prices start at $162 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $200. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Can I cancel Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is An alternative meeting point can be agreed in advance. Please get in touch to share your preferences. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by City Unscripted.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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