---
title: "Craft Gin Tasting in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor: Meet the Maker"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 36
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 60
duration_max_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/craft-gin-tasting-in-reykjavik-s-old-harbor-meet-the-maker/
---

# Craft Gin Tasting in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor: Meet the Maker

In our comparison: #11 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Skip the crowded, generic tours. What sets us apart is the intimacy and the story. You aren't just walking past factory machines; you are sitting down directly with the founder and Master Distiller. In our cozy Old Harbor distillery, you'll get a highly personal look at Icelandic distilling, smell the local botanicals, and enjoy generous tastings and craft cocktails. It’s less like a formal tour and more like having drinks with a local friend.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 16:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Expertly mixed craft drinks

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €36 per person
- Duration: 1h–1h 30m
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Thoran Distillery
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.94 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36.

- 5 stars: 34 (94%)
- 4 stars: 2 (6%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Admission Ticket Included
- Intimate, guided tour by the Master Distiller
- Generous tasting flight of Marberg Gins and traditional Icelandic Brennivín
- Expertly mixed craft drinks

## Itinerary

1. **> Step Behind the Scenes: Get an up-close look at our working copper stills a...** (admission included) - > Step Behind the Scenes: Get an up-close look at our working copper stills and learn the mechanics of small-batch distilling right here in Reykjavik's Old Harbor. > Discover Icelandic Botanicals: Learn how we select and balance unique local ingredients to create our...

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu
- Departures: 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 25** | €36 | 1h–1h 30m | 4.94 (36) | shared |
| [Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-food-walk-local-foodie-adventure-in-iceland/?format=md) | €132 | 3h | 4.97 (21387) | shared |
| [Walking tour of Reykjavik city](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/walking-tour-of-reykjavik-city/?format=md) | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (493) | shared |
| [Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/funky-history-walking-tour-in-reykjavik-with-local-storyteller/?format=md) | €60 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (443) | shared |

Ranked #11 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €206, median €120; typical length 2h. 6 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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