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Edinburgh: Gin Distillery tasting & tour at South Loch Gin

5.0 · 320 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by 56 North Distillery Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit a working Edinburgh gin distillery to learn how gin is made and sample the results.

Alcoholic drinks are included; the listing does not specify age limits or accessibility arrangements. 4.97 from 320 reviews at €30 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #4 of 21 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €30 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    320 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 319 of 320

    Star breakdown of all 320 ratings

    5 stars
    314 · 98%
    4 stars
    5 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    1 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the hosts, clear explanations and gin tastings; no recurring caveat emerges from the supplied reviews.

    Praised

    • Knowledgeable hosts explain gin history and distillation clearly
    • Humorous, enthusiastic hosts make the tasting engaging
    • Gin tastings appeal even to people who usually dislike gin
    • Small groups allow personal questions and relaxed conversation
    • Welcome drinks, gin samples and a final cocktail are well received

    Complaints

    • No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 May 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Please just come inside 56 North and one of our team will greet you. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    15:00 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    56 North Distillery; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Our team have been at the forefront of the growth of Scottish Gin. 56 North is Scotland's oldest gin bar so we take a relaxed and fun approach to teaching people how gin is made.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Accessibility

    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Age 18+ minimum age to join

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Food Tours

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    This tour · #4 of 21€301h 30m4.97 (320)shared
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    Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting€331h 5m4.97 (503)private
    Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills€1073h5.0 (189)shared

    Ranked #4 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €400, median €64; typical length 2h. 3 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Food Tours

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